Kodomo-mura (Oita)

Japan Children Children Fixed dates

About the project

Kodomo-mura (Oita)

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This project has been organized with "Kodomo-mura Project" since 1998. "Kodomo-mura Project" has been organized a summer kids camp named ‘Kodomo-mura’ (means Kids Village) for 30 children aged of 8-15. Children will join some outdoor programs, cook for themselves and live in the tent to learn about independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, global understanding and interest in different cultures. Volunteers need to prepare to spend 24 hours with children for this period (except for a few days off).

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will help out and live together with children in the Kids Village, supporting activities and sharing your culture. Volunteers will encourage the children's independence and creativity by letting them plan the schedule. Volunteers need to respect their ideas and understand the educational approach of Kids Village!

🏠 Accommodation on site

Shared room in the local community school and tents, please bring your sleeping bag. Volunteers will cook for themselves by turns.

📍 About the location

Small village in the mountains, in the very center of Kyushu Island

⚠️ Requirements

Volunteers need to have strong motivation for working with kids for a long period. Volunteers also need to speak and understand some Japanese language (daily conversational level). Detailed motivation letter is required.

ℹ️ Additional information

Other activities:Excursions, exchange parties, etc.

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-18-07301

30/07/2018 → 22/08/2018

Closed

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–99 years old

Solidarity donation

18000.00 JPY ≈ 102 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Hita, Oita, Japan

Japan

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)

Exchange rate

1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese