Work: Reconstruction works in the area of an ancient castle – "Black Castle". It will involve manual works – masonry:such as walling, digging,preparation of cement etc.ENVI works, such as cleaning the area, cutting the grass, sawing of the fallen trees,etc.
Accommodation & Food:
Lodging will be provided in tents, on a meadow. Warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Field toilet, showers and drinking water will be provided. However it is far from the civilization so there is no electricity and no public transport. All meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, field kitchen is available. Vegetarian catering is possible.
Location:
The camp will take place in the middle of the forest close to the village Zlatno, approximately 130 km east from Bratislava. Zlatno was one of many villages in Slovakia that during 1500 century was washing gold. Many believe that the gold was so important that the castle was built, with the name "Black Castle" to protect the gold.
Terminal:
Airport, bus and train station in Bratislava; Zlatno Bus stop.
Remarks:
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, strong boots, raincoat, hat, repellent, warm clothes, swimming suit, fork, knife, plate, spoon, enthusiasm and a smile on your face :)
Attention:
HDW - Hard Work; MOTIVATION LETTER IS NEEDEDThe camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!
For more info about the location and also photos from previous workcamps:
Work: Renovation and reconstruction of an old historical farm building near the ruins of the Sklabina Castle from the 13th century. Main activities will be moving of building materials, gardening works (cutting grass, preparing wood for winter), taking care of livestock (goats) and amateurish archeology.
Accommodation & Food:
Lodging will be provided where the workcamp will take place, in an old building. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian or gluten-free catering is NOT possible.
Location:
The village Sklabina is situated about 230 km north - east from Bratislava, close to the city Martin. It is surrounded by amazing nature (Low Fatra Mountains). The castle Sklabina and the place of the workcamp is around one km far from the village.
Travel:
Airport in Bratislava, then bus or train to Martin, finally to Sklabina by bus.
Remarks:
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and a smile on the lips :) Also music instruments and songs from your country.
Attention:
HDW – Hard work HLC – Hard living conditions People with dust allergy can have a hard time here.
Work: Revitalizing the old ruins of the Saris Castle in Slovak Carpathians: renovation works, cleaning the area, making wooden fences, taking care of livestock (goats), recording of local fauna and flora.
Accomodation & Food:
The Saris Castle is situated on the top of 300 m high volcanic hill upon the river Torysa, it is part of protected nature reserve. However it is 3 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport. Lodging will be provided in one castle tower, sleeping on wooden beds - warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Common soldier tent, field kitchen, dry toilet, solar showers and drinking water will be provided. Meal will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, it is necessary to bring own plate, cup and cutlery. Vegetarian catering is possible.
Location:
Velky Saris is a little town near Presov located in the Eastern part of Slovakia. From Velky Saris you can get by feet to the ruins of the Saris Castle – the place of the workcamp.
Travel:
Airport – Bratislava, Kosice; then train or bus to Presov or straight to Velky Saris.
Remarks:
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and a smile on your lips :) Also music instruments and CD with your favourite songs from your country.
Attention:
HLC – Hard living conditionsThe camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!
Work: Reconstruction works in the area of an ancient castle – "Brekov". It will involve manual masonry works. Cleaning ENVI works also part of the work.
Accommodation & Food:
Lodging will be provided in tents on the grounds of the castle; in case of bad weather, alternative accommodation in the lodging house possible. Food, apart from dinner, which will be provided in the lodging house, will be prepared by volunteers themselves.
Location:
Brekov is a village near Humenne in the Presov Region of north-east Slovakia. The ruins of the Brekov castle (castle from the 13th century), are located on the hill above the village and are in good shape. In the past, the castle one of the Hungary – Poland castle cahin.
Travel:
Airport, bus, train in Bratislava, Kosice; then train or bus to Humenne. Volunteers will be picked up in Humenne and transported by local partner directly to Brekov.
Remarks:
Suitable sleeping bags, working clothes, warn clothes, raincoat, strong boots, bowl, spoon and good spirit :) are needed.
Attention:
HLC – Hard living conditions. The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!Motivation letter needed.
Work: Revitalizing the old ruins of the Kamenica Castle from 12th Century: cleaning the place from vegetation, storing and sorting of stones and help with the archeological research.
Accommodation & Food:
The Kamenica Castle is situated on the west slopes of Cerhov Mountains. I However it is 3 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport. Lodging will be provided in tents - warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Common soldier tent, field kitchen, dry toilet, solar showers and drinking water will be provided. Meal will be prepared by the volunteers themselves, it is necessary to bring own plate, cup and cutlery. Vegetarian catering is possible.
Location:
The castle is located between Kamenica and Lucka-Potoky. They are villages near Presov (35 km far away) located in the Eastern part of Slovakia. From Kamenica (1,5 km) or Lucka-Potoky (1 km) you can get by feet to the ruins of the Kamenica Castle – the place of the workcamp.
Travel:
Airport – Bratislava, Kosice; then train or bus to Presov continuing to Lipany and than bus going to Lucka-Potoky.
Remarks:
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and a smile on your lips :) Also music instruments and CD with your favourite songs from your country.
Attention:
The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks!
Work: Renovation and reconstruction of an old historical farm building near the ruins of the Sklabina Castle from the 13th century. Main activities will be moving of building materials, gardening works (cutting grass, preparing wood for winter), taking care of livestock (goats) and amateurish archeology.
Accommodation & Food:
Lodging will be provided where the workcamp will take place, in an old building. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. The volunteers will prepare all the meals by themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian or gluten-free catering is NOT possible.
Location:
The village Sklabina is situated about 230 km north - east from Bratislava, close to the city Martin. It is surrounded by amazing nature (Low Fatra Mountains). The castle Sklabina and the place of the workcamp is around one km far from the village.
Travel:
Airport in Bratislava, then bus or train to Martin, finally to Sklabina by bus.
Remarks:
Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit and a smile on the lips :) Also music instruments and songs from your country.
Attention:
HDW – Hard work HLC – Hard living conditions People with dust allergy can have a hard time here.
Work: Manual works in the area of a Calvary in Banská Štiavnica, manual and gardening works in the area of a Scout House.
Accommodation & Food:
Lodging will be provided in the Scout House in the centre of Banska Stiavnica. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All the meals will be prepared by the volunteers themselves from supplies provided. Vegetarian catering is possible.
Location:
The old mining and gold city Banska Stiavnica is located about 180 km east of Bratislava. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature. Banska Stiavnica is very interesting city from a historical point of view. The whole city is like a giant hill.
Terminal:
Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Banska Stiavnica bus station.
Remarks:
You should bring sleeping bag and mat, warm clothes, raincoat, working clothes and gloves, swimming suit and a smile on the lips.
« We did a lot of conservation work, building hiking paths, tidying up wooded areas, removing weeds, planting trees, etc. The work was extremely successful and I found it very rewarding. »
