Have you ever heard of Mathematics Village? Probably not, because it is a 5 years old village. If you like nature and mathematics this is a tailor made project for you. If you hate mathematics you can still join the camp, as the project is not related with math but is about helping to build a non-formal education center in nature. Mathematics Village is created by a university professor aiming to endear Maths to young people. Around 80 Maths lovers gather in this center during summer holidays, to learn, exercise and study Maths. International and national Maths professors are voluntarily sharing their knowledge with young students during the mathematical activities.
Work:
The center still needs some constructional work and landscaping and volunteers are needed for this task in order to prepare the complex for the coming season.
Accommodation:
In the complex of Maths Village. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Food is provided by the staff of the Maths Village. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables.
Language:
English.
Location:
Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center. But the next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum. The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach.
Terminal:
Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening.
Pre Camp Days:
GENCTUR also offers an optional 2 days sight seeing tour in Istanbul before this camp. Volunteers may participate in this tour with an extra cost of 45 Euro for 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation. The program is organized according to the wishes of the participants. Dates: 22.05 – 25.05.2012
Work: With the help of local facilitators, the group will help constructing a public park. Some of the tasks might include plantations, painting and drawing on walls and benches, arrangement of the tiles and so on. There might also be trips to the local sites. Partner: Our partner is Ayas Municipality. More information about Ayas and the municipality can be found at http://www.ayas.bel.tr/ Food and accomodation: Cafeteria / Guesthouse Location: Ayas is a town of Ankara in the Central Anatolia region, 58 km from the city centre. The town is very rich for historical monuments, thermal premises. The district is known for its mulberry trees, its tasty tomatoes and healing mineral water spas, both for drinking and bathing. There is an annual mulberry festival in the town of Ayas. Language: English Terminal: Nearest international airport: Ankara, Istanbul.
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