📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Domaine of Mozet is an old castle-farm dating from the 11th century. Now, with its 10 hectares, the castle is available for meetings and lodging for kids to discover the biodiversity of Nature. The Domaine hosts school field trips for pupils – special programs of 3-4 days dedicated to history, forest, wild and domestic animals, seasons\' changes etc. as well as animation – constructing huts, games, and so on.
Besides, thanks to its features it is fit for youth groups: youth movements, schools, and theatre or sports groups for their activities.
If you want to know more about the place (in French) : https://www.mozet.be/
💼 What the programme involves
With the help of a technical leader the volunteers will build a wood shed for goats of the pedagogical farm and help the staff of Mozet to organise nature workshops for kids.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Housing inside the castle. The volunteers will share a dormitory altogether. Showers, toilets are on the same floor, next to the room.
You will have a hot meal at noon at your working place. The other meals will be prepared on a self-catering basis.
If you follow a special diet, let us know in advance, please.
📍 About the location
Mozet is situated 12km away from the capital of Wallonia – Namur (100-thousands inhabitants). Nevertheless, the Domain is well hidden in the countryside and surrounded by charming valleys, forests and typical villages. Mozet is also recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Belgium. The closest train station is 5km away from the castle.
During the weekend, it will be possible to organize cultural visits and to travel to the biggest Belgian cities.
BEWARE: the place is really isolated. (No shops around).
⚠️ Requirements
There will be limited Internet access during the camp.
ℹ️ Additional information
180 € of participation fee.
To cover the extra allowance given to the qualified camp leaders and the leisure time activities.