📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Scout valley is the first scout campsite in Lithuania. It is located in the heart of the country near beautiful old town Ukmerg279;, approximately 70 km away from other big cities i Vilnius, Kaunas, Panev279;ys and Utena. The host is a voluntary organization with the aim to become leading outdoor adventure education centre in Lithuania for scouts, school children and youth.We are in close relationship with national Lithuanian Scout organization and Lithuanian Sea scouts. We are in the process to become members of international Scout campsite association Goose . Scout valley was established in 2014 and is in its stage of development. Everyone and anyone who loves nature can find his place in the campsite activities. Volunteers are highly appreciated in everyday tasks, maintenance and organization. We are working with a group of Lithuanian volunteers and waiting forwards to cooperate with you
💼 What the programme involves
Scout valley campsite was established on a field of wild land. Basically there was nothing before. We bought it 5 years ago and since then scouts and other volunteers had put a lot of effort to make it what it is today. The land is surrounded by the forest on two sides and a streamlet on the south. This runlet is extremely attractive with its natural curves, but in summer time it is inaccessible due to the bushes, fallen trees etc. We have a vision to adapt it for resort purpose, clean everything and build some sitting places nearby, set up paths etc. Volunteers work/tasks- To clean the surrounding from fallen trees/branches etc.;- Sort the wood in a sustainable way;- Arrange some sitting places using scouting approach;- Rake the ground of the streamlet;- Set up the fireplace;- Help with other everyday maintenance tasks of the campsite.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will live in the tents on the campsite (tents can be provided by request). There is a campsite shower (outdoor), sink, composting toilet and a pond for swimming. Food will be cooked by campsite staff, but other arrangements are possible (cooker and a fridge available).
📍 About the location
Scout valley is located in a village Sukiniai. It is about 14 km south from a town Ukmerg279;, and approximate 70 km away from other big cities i Vilnius, Kaunas, Panev279;ys and Utena. There is a lake 8 km away and a river ventoji.During the work camp there will be camps for children organized with a lot of local scout leaders on board. Volunteers will be welcome to join the activities of the camp or organize their own leisure. Here you can find video from the camp 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o03W5e2acT8 and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrL_873N9vU. As sea scouts we have sailing and rowing equipment, so it is possible to organize activities on the water (lake or a river). Also Volunteers can visit famous places around Ukmerg279; or travel to the big cities 70 km away. One way bus ticket cost 5-6 Euro. Staff will help you to get around. Also there will be three EVS volunteers from Ukraine, Romania and Italy who will help you to find your ways.Sukiniai is on the shore of an old Vepriu crater. Also there is an old abandoned soviet military base with rocket launch base nearby. And lots and lots unspoiled nature for walks and fresh air.
⚠️ Requirements
WHAT TO BRINGTent (can be provided on request), sleeping-bag, tourist mat, long-sleeved clothes, caps, rain-coats, hiking boots, anti mosquito cream, sun cream, swimming suits (swimming equipment optional), music instruments (optional), national games and recipes, dances, songs, good mood.