INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMPS - SADEP'S yearly international workcamp like any of her cultural exchange programmes are organised in both summer and winter, it is aimed at bringing the youth of the world to learn, share ideas and experiences and to enhance culture diversity.The Workcamps serves as an opportunity for the youth to use their leisure time profitably on projects in poor communities to reduce poverty. The workcamp last for between 2 to 3 weeks depending on the nature of the projects. Workcamps are also organized for individuals groups of Six (6) and above for a specific period of time upon the request of the group. This people can form themselves into a group from Universities, High Schools, Colleges, Churches, Social Clubs, Youth Clubs and Friends. etc. The first 2 days of arrival is used to orientate volunteers as regards to camp life, the community, projects, the cultural differences and the SADEP'S administration.
		Volunteers helping build a school in a deprived community

Volunteers are normally housed in school buildings or houses within the local communities. However volunteers who wish to bring their own tents are welcome. 20 - 24 volunteers are the average number for each camp. As usual the working hours is six (6) daily. Saturdays and Sundays are the non working days which are used for sightseeing in the communities and their environs organised by the camps or individuals. Arrival and Departure SADEP should be informed by the participants of their arrival time 4 - 7 days (1 week) ahead, for them to be picked from and to the airport. Volunteers should arrived at least 2 days before the start of the camps for personal and organizational convenience.

Volunteers playing with children after a day work.

ITEMS FOR CAMPING A. Working Clothes, Boots, Gloves, Water Bottle, Flashlight. B. Raincoat, Toiletries, Mosquito Net , Sleeping Bag. C. Sun Cream, Tent, Water Purifying Tablets, Swimming Dress. D. Personal Medical Kits, Insect Repellants. E. Volunteers can also bring things that can show case their culture to share others to appreciate their culture values.

Volunteers arrived in deprived community to start their voluntary services.	Volunteers at work

CURRENT WORKCAMPS (SUMMER) 2007

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NUMBERS	DATE	VENUE	DISTRICT	REGIONS	PROJECTS
1	25th MAY- 8th JUNE	ADIBWAN	SEKYRE WEST	ASHANTI	AFFORESTATION (TREE PLANTING)
2	15th JUNE- 6th JULY	KYEBI	KYEBI	EASTERN	AFFORESTATION (TREE PLANTING)
3	13th JULY- 3rd AUGUST	WLI	HOHOE	VOLTA	BEAUTIFICATION OF THE LARGEST WATER FALL IN WEST AFRICA.
4	10th - 31st AUGUST	WAWASE	CAPE COAST	CENTRAL	KVIP
5	7th - 28th SEPT.	ANFOETA-GBOGAME (1)	HO	VOLTA	CONSTRUCTION OF A SCHOOL BLOCK
6	5th-26 OCTOBER	DANFA	GA	GREATER ACCRA	RENOVATION & PAINTING OF A SCHOOL BLOCK
WINTER WORK CAMPS 2007
1	9TH-23RD NOVEMBER	ANFOETA-GBOGAME (2)	HO	VOLTA	PAINTING OF A SCHOOL BLOCK

THE USE OF THE PARTICIPATION FEE €200 OR $270 OR £150

a) . ADMINISTRATION:- Surveying of camps , programmes ,staff allowances, stationery, communication and others.

b). ACCOMODATION AND FEEDING:- Lodging upon the arrival of the volunteers from their home countries and feeding before and during camping periods.

c). EXCURSIONS (TOURS):- Visiting of some selected tourist attractions.

d). TRANSPORTATION:- Conveying the volunteers on their arrival and departure to the Airport as well as to and from the camps.

The participation fee is paid on arrival by the volunteers in Ghana and NOT REFUNDABLE.

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