Camps

About the program
The purpose of a Rotary camp is to give you a chance to get to know people in a foreign country and to learn their language, culture and way of life. Participants from the European countries, Israel and Turkey spend one to two weeks together enjoying many kinds of activities, such as cycling, sight-seeing, swimming etc. During the camp period, participants stay at a host family, a youth hostel or a school facility. Rotary camps are carefully planned and organized by local Rotarians out of their goodwill.

Who can apply?
Rotary camps are open to all young people. You don’t have to have any connection with Rotary before applying. However, each applicant must be approved of and sponsored by a Rotary Club. Each camp sets its own age limit. Some camps have an age limit from 15 to 17 years old, and some from 18 to 22. Generally, Rotary camps are aimed at the age group of 15 and 23 years old. Students with functional disabilities are also welcome.

Make sure your home area belongs to a Swedish district.

How to apply??
If you are interested in Rotary camps, please contact the Swedish Rotary Youth Exchange via email or fax before April 15, 2010. We will tell you what to do in order to apply.

The application form and the information booklet “Important Information for Camps” are available on our website. Download and read them through very carefully. In the application form, there is a detailed instruction on how to fill in the form.

You can fill in the application form via computer directly.

When we receive your application forms, we will contact you and suggest an appropriate summer camp for you. You will also receive further information about the application procedure from us.

How much does it cost?
The application fee is SEK 1100. You will pay the fee when you are offered a camp by the Swedish Rotary Youth Exchange. Concerning the way of payment, please wait for our further instruction.

In addition to the application fee, you will pay the plane or train ticket to and from the country where the camp is held. Some pocket money is also necessary. Other expenses (lodging, meals etc) are usually free of charge. Sometimes a small fee will be charged to cover the costs for bike-rental etc.