COCAT CATALUNYA SPAIN CAMP LIST Code/name Location Dates Type age limit No. of vols CAT01 TRAMUNTANA: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION IN COSTA BRAVA Girona airport / barcelona airport 25/06-08/07/08 ENVI 18 ans. 25 VOLS CAT02 COLOURS FOR THE BLOCKS Barcelona 10/07-24/07/08 CULT( 18 ans. 12 VOLS CAT03 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL OF CANTONIGRÒS Girona airport / barcelona airport 10/07-22/07/08 SOCI( 18 ans. 22 VOLS CAT04 RURAL Barcelona or reus 12/07-31/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 15 VOLS cat05 has to be confirmed already. please, wait for it until 1st april. CAT06 MONTSORIU CASTLE Girona airport / barcelona airport 16/07-29/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 25 VOLS CAT07 DELTA WORK CAMP Barcelona 17/07-30/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 24 VOLS CAT08 TRULLETS '08 Barcelona or reus 17/07-31/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 24 VOLS CAT09 LOOKING FOR THE PAST Barcelona or girona 27/07-10/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 25 VOLS CAT10 A PATH AT THE VALLEY OF GES Barcelona 29/07-12/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 15 VOLS CAT11 ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY OF CARDEDEU Barcelona 01/08-15/08/08 SOCI( 19 ans. 15 VOLS CAT12 THREE HILLS, BUNKERS AND CANYONS II Barcelona 01/08-14/08/08 RENO( 18 ans. 22 VOLS CAT13 COOPERATE WITH BARCELONA Barcelona 01/08-14/08/08 SOCI( 18 ans. 22 VOLS CAT14 MIRAVET, BATTLE OF THE EBRE Barcelona or reus 01/08-14/08/08 RENO( 18 ans. 22 VOLS CAT15 AFTER THE FIRE Barcelona 12/08-31/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 15 VOLS CAT16 FOR THE DELTA OF THE EBRE Barcelona or reus 18/08-31/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 20 VOLS _________________________________________________________________________________________ COCAT CATALUNYA SPAIN DESCRIPTION CAT01 TRAMUNTANA: ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION IN COSTA BRAVA Girona airport / barcelona airport 25/06-08/07/08 ENVI 18 ans. 25 VOLS WORK: This project will take place at the Natural Park of Cap de Creus (Creus’ Cape). One of the most interesting aspects of the cape is its geological formation, which is easily visible as the majority of the cape consists of bare rocks. There are a large number of prehistoric dolmens (the one at la Creu d’en Corbatella, at Roses, is particular well-known). Submerged in the sea there are valuable archaeological legacy of ship wrecks from the period of the Roman Empire. Work: Monitoring the state of the coastal fauna, recovering of old rural paths in the area. picking up rubbish from several beaches in the area -Spreading awareness among the beach users of environment respect - To put mark the routes of prehistoric heritage (dolmen) in the area. Free time activities: There will be organized trips around the Natural Park of the Cape Creus (including sleeping in bivouac). Soirees, group activities and games to promote cooperation and solidarity, will also be part of the scheduled activities. Furthermore there will be a visit to the beautiful fishermen’s village of Cadaquès. ACCOMODATION: In tents at the camp site in the olive grove of Selva de Mar. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: This project will take place at the Natural Park of Cap de Creus (Creus’ Cape). One of the most interesting aspects of the cape is its geological formation, which is easily visible as the majority of the cape consists of bare rocks. There are a large number of prehistoric dolmens (the one at la Creu d’en Corbatella, at Roses, is particular well-known). Submerged in the sea there are valuable archaeological legacy of ship wrecks from the period of the Roman Empire. TERMINAL: Girona Airport / Barcelona Airport SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Hard work! This year we will make an intervention against an invasive marine species that is breaking the natural balance of the area. CAT02 COLOURS FOR THE BLOCKS Barcelona 10/07-24/07/08 CULT( 18 ans. 12 VOLS WORK: Work will consist of: - Painting of the Casal de Joves (youth centre). - Restore paintings at the Casal. - Some gardening tasks. - Arranging the yard in collaboration with young local artists. - Export the different art projects (wall paintings, mosaics, sculptures) designed by young local artists to buildings around the town. Free time activities: Possible visits to Barcelona and surroundings; getting to know youth and social organizations in Barcelona. ACCOMODATION: Youth Club of Badia, with all acomodations LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Badia del Vallès TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: the project gets more involved with local youth every year CAT03 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL OF CANTONIGRÒS Girona airport / barcelona airport 10/07-22/07/08 SOCI( 18 ans. 22 VOLS WORK: The music festival of Cantonigròs is a great event which attracts around two thousand people among audience and participants. During this festival musicians from 30 different countries are performing, so it is a great intercultural experience! The performers, the local people of the area and the volunteers of the workcamp participate side by side in the Festival. Work: The work consists of collaborating with the organization and development of the 21st. Music Festival of Cantonigròs. More precisely the volunteers have to build and dismantle the installations to carry out the Festival. During the Festival the volunteers will have to help with "other services" such as catering, entrance control…etc. Free time activities: Excursions to discover the region and its cultural, natural and social way of life.Also exchange of activities, funny workshops and taking profit of the atmosphere of the Festival. ACCOMODATION: In tents next to the music area LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Santa Maria del Corcó, close to Vic (Osona) TERMINAL: Girona Airport / Barcelona Airport SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: x REMARKS: held in a little village: it is not Barcelona and the city is not to be visited during the project! CAT04 RURAL Barcelona or reus 12/07-31/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: The project will be to prepare an International Meeting about the youth living at rural areas; as well as, since this year doing some renovation of a Salt Mine, patrimony of the area . Concerning the Conference on Youth at the rural areas, the idea was born as a result of experiences learnt at different international projects and the in-existence of a rural international meeting for youth. Work: The work consists of preparing the material, do the setting and logistics in order to prepare the International Meeting on Youth and Rural life that is to be held at Cambils these dates. As well volunteers will realize tasks concerned with awareness towards rurality and youth. And a work on recuperation of the Salt mine, patrimony of the area. ACCOMODATION: in tents, at the camping of Cambrils LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Cambrils, little village next to Solsona, in the heart of Catalunya TERMINAL: Barcelona or Reus SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: all the preparation for the meeting has to be achieved. The work in the salt mine is a new proposal for this year cat05 has to be confirmed already. please, wait for it until 1st april. CAT06 MONTSORIU CASTLE Girona airport / barcelona airport 16/07-29/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 25 VOLS WORK: The castle of Montsoriu is a proof of original medieval architecture in Catalonia. The Arbucies Youth Council has been working for its recuperation since some years as a mean to give value to its local heritage. Work: Renovation tasks in the Gothic castle and surroundings; classification of archeological pieces found. Free time activities: From excursions to the surrounding area, etnologic museum, to workshops on recycling, massage, medieval stories,... ACCOMODATION: In the castle LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Arbúcies, Girona TERMINAL: Girona Airport / Barcelona Airport SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: this camp comes back after one year of rest! CAT07 DELTA WORK CAMP Barcelona 17/07-30/07/08 ENVI 18 ans. 24 VOLS WORK: This is the third year working on this project. We will collaborate with the Cooperative of Natural Delta Environment in order to monitore the state of fauna and flora, as well as arrange new rural paths in the area. As well as a new focus this year, we will work as well in the nearby mountain’s environment. The camp will also promote the knowledge of social and environmental aspects of the Llobregat’s Delta. It will also be possible to do bird watching. Work: The tasks of the work camp will be: - Path maintenance and establishing of several new routes along the river Llobregat. - Environmental research about aquatic ecosystems in several sections of the river Llobregat. - Participating in the maintenance and conservation of several natural areas, such as the Remolar Area and Litoral Forest. - Awareness of local youngsters so they can get familiar with the surrounding area. Free time activities: Walking around the Natural Park of Montserrat. - Group activities and games to promote cooperation and solidarity and to know Barcelona. - Nature discovery of the Llobregat River. - Prat’s Beach. ACCOMODATION: In the Centre Esplai, full equiped centre. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Prat de Llobregat, near Barcelona TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You’ll go to the working place by bike, so You should be able to ride a bike! REMARKS: You'll make hard work and leisure time is organized. New focus for the work: more visibility of results. It is interesting environmental project, but dealing with recuperation of damaged areas CAT08 TRULLETS '08 Barcelona or reus 17/07-31/07/08 RENO( 18 ans. 24 VOLS WORK: Conditioning the area of the castle; some renovation and archeological work. Free time activities: Workshops on recycling paper, metals, popular games and dances, cultural visits, 2 days excursion ACCOMODATION: In tents next to the local swiming pool LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Algerri, a little village in the very inside rural area of Catalunya TERMINAL: Barcelona or Reus SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Conditioning the area of the castle; some renovation and archeological work CAT09 LOOKING FOR THE PAST Barcelona or girona 27/07-10/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 25 VOLS WORK: The Iscle Castle is situated in Vidreres, a town from the XII century. The castle is a historical patrimony of big importance in Catalonia, for many years was degradated and abandoned. There’s the will to recover the castle in order to re-establish its value as it is has played a great historical role in the past. The project aims to establish intercultural relations among international volunteers and locals from Vidreres by doing several cultural and popular events. Renovate the damaged areas. The tasks will be: - cleaning the surroundings of the castle; to lead and inform visitors of the ecological and natural values of this area that are full of different types of archaeological material. As well, environmental tasks in the sorroundings will be done by volunteers as the new focus of this year. Free time activities: Typical dinner, events and traditional performances as “Festa Major”(popular party). Visits to Girona, Barcelona, Figueres, horse riding,... ACCOMODATION: The Salvador Espriu School. All services provided. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Vidreres, in La Selva (Girona), near the Costa Brava. TERMINAL: Barcelona or Girona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: This year, an environmental sustainability issue wants to be stressed in the daily life of the camp. Very interesting RENO/ENVI workcamp! CAT10 A PATH AT THE VALLEY OF GES Barcelona 29/07-12/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: The valley of Ges embraces the river Ges. The PR.C-47 is a mountain path that crosses the valley and is used by excursioners to cross the region. It is important to have a good mantaining of the paths in order to preserve the forest environment from mass tourism. That’s what we propose with this workcamp. Work: Renovation tasks in the mountain path: cutting and removing branches and from the middle of the path; improving of signalisation; awareness spreading among the visitors. Free time activities: Excursions to discover the region and its cultural, natural and social way of life.Major party of the town of Torelló, visit to museums ACCOMODATION: At the school JM Xandrí. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: St Pere de Torelló (Osona, Barcelona Region) TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: The work sometimes could be hard.We will sleep in a classroom with the mattresses and both sexes together. Open minded people are welcome. CAT11 ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY OF CARDEDEU Barcelona 01/08-15/08/08 SOCI( 19 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: Casal de Joves de Cardedeu ("Youth Club of Cardedeu") is a local youth association of the town of Cardedeu, set between the region of Oriental Vallès and Monsteny, a very famous Catalonian mountainous area rich in environmental sites. The young people in the Casal are very participative in the life of the town, and are making her second experience of international camp after their successful first year. Work: Volunteers will will support different projects: collaboration with the project "La Tavella", toghether with mental disabled people in the mantaining of an ecologic garden; making a study of the impact of electric towers against the birds fauna in the region; mantaining green areas of local interest. Free time activities: Cultural visits to Barcelona and Girona. Also beach and National Park of Montseny ACCOMODATION: In the local school “Les Aigües”. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Cardedeu, region of Vallès Oriental at the foot of Montseny. TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be able to go by bike! REMARKS: you'll go to work by bike everyday...!!! CAT12 THREE HILLS, BUNKERS AND CANYONS II Barcelona 01/08-14/08/08 RENO( 18 ans. 22 VOLS WORK: In the 1930s, Barcelona was one of the sceneries of the Spanish Civil War. The fact that the city was under attack turned it into a city with anti-aircraft batteries and anti-aircraft bunkers. Most of these batteries and shelters were buried underneath buildings and forgotten. Fundació Escoltes Josep Carol is one among other associations that are doing an effort to find and rehabilitate the bunkers in order to recover the historical memory of the city. Some of these bunkers are placed in the “Parc dels Tres Turons” (The Park of the Three Hills), a strategic elevated location from where you can get a good view over the city. Work: Cleaning and renovating the area with the aim that in few years time the installation of a museum that tells the story of the Spanish civil war with the the bunkers at The Three Hills as point of departure. Free time activities: Activities related to the history and the historical memories of the civil war: visits at museums, film projections and visiting important sites of Barcelona linked to its recent history…etc. ACCOMODATION: At the Pirineus School. The school has dorms, kitchen and dining room, toilets and showers LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Barcelona, in the quarter of Can Baró TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Motivation Letter REMARKS: Motivation letter required CAT13 COOPERATE WITH BARCELONA Barcelona 01/08-14/08/08 SOCI( 18 ans. 22 VOLS WORK: The Ditrict of Ciutat Vella (The old city) is, as the name indicates, the oldest quarter in Barcelona and one of the most damaged. The population – approx. 100.000 inhabitants – faces generally low education level and low income. High % of unemployment which contributes to increase the level of poverty and exclusion. In recent years, Ciutat Vella has also increased heavily its number of foreigners, single parents and elders. In this socio economic context, 60% of the residences in the quarter need some kind of rehabilitation. Work: Rehabilitation of apartments. The idea is also that the volunteers get to know the children and the families of Ciutat Vella and to establish awareness about the problems the inhabitants, characterized as “fourth world”, are facing. Free time activities: The activities will be concentrated in the prospect of Barcelona and in its social and artistic sphere (museums, art and architecture…) mixed with games, sports and workshops. ACCOMODATION: In a local school LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Barcelona TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Motivation letter required. CAT14 MIRAVET, BATTLE OF THE EBRE Barcelona or reus 01/08-14/08/08 RENO( 18 ans. 22 VOLS WORK: Miravet was scenario of important battles during the Spanish civil war. Still there are parts of the town which were never recovered. We take this initial point to make a reflection of the meaning of a Civil War, in particular the Spanish Work: Recuperation of streets and public spaces affected by the war; study sessions on the war effects, prevention,... Free time activities: Activities related to the history and the historical memories of the civil war, and visiting of the culture and heritage points of the region. ACCOMODATION: In a local school. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Miravet TERMINAL: Barcelona or Reus SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: New Workcamp!! CAT15 AFTER THE FIRE Barcelona 12/08-31/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 15 VOLS WORK: After the devastating fire in Central Catalonia and Solsonès in 1998, a great damage was caused. This educational environmental project was born in order to restore the area affected by the fire and spread awareness on self-care of the local environment. Work: Volunteers’ tasks: • Renovation of an antique path used to carry salt from the mine - Making discovery trips around El Solsonès.• Participation in informative meetings. • To do research of the actual and future perspectives of the rural dimension. Free time activities: Village festivals, cycling, walking, rappeling. We will play traditional games, and make excursions and discovery routes around the region. ACCOMODATION: At an accomodated building at the municipality of Orius situated 7 km. from Solsona. LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: Orius, little village in the area of Osona, heart of Catalunya (Lleida). TERMINAL: Barcelona SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - REMARKS: Very motivating project!! CAT16 FOR THE DELTA OF THE EBRE Barcelona or reus 18/08-31/08/08 ENVI 18 ans. 20 VOLS WORK: The Ebro Delta is an area with a great landscape interest and with lots of species of animals and plants of international interest and where you can see the harmony between its values and the work and efforts done by its inhabitants. But in order to save its ecological resources in front of the constant changes and human pressure, the Delta needs continuous help. That’s the reason why Obre’t’ebre, SEO/BirdLife and the Fundació Territori I Paisatge decided to follow organizing work camps to recuperate natural habitats of the Ebro Delta. Work: Construction and mantainance of structures for regeneration of habitats; bird nests construction; planting of local species and elimination of invasive species. Free time activities: Excursions, observation of fauna and flora, games and cultural discovery; workshops on sustainable habits, massage,... ACCOMODATION: In tents LANGUAGE: SPANISH / and : English LOCATION: L’aldea-Amposta, Southern Catalonia TERMINAL: Barcelona or Reus SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 4 MOTORS camp: ONLY FOR IBG, CONCORDIA FRANCE, AND ITALIAN LOMBARDESEVOLUNTEERS REMARKS: ONLY FOR IBG, CONCORDIA FRANCE, AND ITALIAN LOMBARDESEVOLUNTEERS