Summer Camp «BALTIC GUARDS 2015» programme
Summer Camp «BALTIC GUARDS 2015»
Kalnciems Secondary School, Jelgava District, Latvia
August 10 – 14, 2015
PROGRAM
Organizer of the summer camp: Recruitment and Youth Guard Center, Latvia
Involved structures:
- Latvian Transatlantic Organization (LATO);
- Jelgava City Council;
- JSC "Latvijas valsts mezi";
- Jelgava District Education Administration;
- Kalnciems Secondary School;
- Tourism Information Center (TIC);
- Jelgava District Youth Council;
Information about the „Baltic Guards 2015” camp:
- duration – August 10 – 14, 2015;
- according to daily schedule – daily with overnight;
- according to lodging – camp outside premises;
- according to participation –closed (limited to invited participants);
5. 144 participants (youth in an age group from 14-18 yrs):
- 30 – Estonia (Kodututred un Noored Kotkad); 2 instructors - supervisors and 2 for the management group;
- 30 – Lithuania (Šauliu Sajunga); 2 instructors - supervisors and 2 for the management group;
- 30 – Latvia (Jaunsardze); 4 instructors - supervisors and 2 for the management group;
- 20 cadets from the UK; 1 instructor and 1 for management group;
- 14 cadets from Kaunas (Gen. Povila Plehavica Cadet School); ; 1 instructor and 1 for management group;
- 20 youth from Jelgava district; 2 instructors - supervisors and 2 for the management group;
- Participants of the camp will be distributed in 12 teams. 12 participants will compose each team consisting of all participating country representatives.
Objectives and tasks of the camp:
- To organize military games for youth;
- To uphold regional identity;
- To forge cooperation network and exchange of experience among participating countries;
- To develop leadership skills;
- To improve awareness and knowledge about international, regional, and national security matters.
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Monday, August 10 Acquaintance and Introduction of the Camp |
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16.00 – 17.00 |
Arrival of guests
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There will be a registration for the camp upon arrival. Instructors will introduce camp participants with area and overall rules. Supervisors will have to submit the requested documentation* to the camp executive. |
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17.00 – 18.00 |
Presentations of Latvian National Armed Forces Units
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Military Police Land Force Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit |
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19.00 – 20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00 – 21.00 |
Elaboration of teams, election of team chair
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There will be one instructor per team which acts according to a duty plan. Camp participants will be divided into 12 international teams with participants from every single country in each team. Teams will be numbered. After division of teams is finished, all teams will be summoned in a field with 12 yard sticks representing number for each team. All teams, when such an order is given, are requested to proceed to the field. |
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21.00 – 22.30 |
Evening program
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Elaboration of team name, moto, flag. Tema presentation and ice-breaking activities. |
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22.30 – 23.00 |
Preparation for a sleep |
Supervisors |
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23.00 – 7.00 |
Sleeping time |
Supervisors |
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Requested documentation*:
- Primary health care provider (doctor’s) reference which is not older than 10 days: acknowledgment that there are no preexisting health conditions that could restrict participants to participate in physically intense activities. Reference must include information about vaccines (tick encephalitis is a mandatory vaccine). Should there be any chronical diseases camp organizers should be aware (allergies, necessity for special medication or catering), camp organizers must be informed about such conditions.
- Permission from parents – Permission from parents to participate in the camp (standard form will be delivered in advance by organizers);
- LV participants – contract with parents, EE and LT participants – contract with legal representative of state team.
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Tuesday, August 11 Opening of the Camp, Presentation, Sports Games |
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6.30 |
Wake up, Morning crew |
Stretching and gymnastics organized by instructors |
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7.30 – 8.30 |
Breakfast |
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8.30 – 9.00 |
Opening ceremony of the camp |
Formation of line Flags in a post Introduction of the Baltic Guards flag Opening speeches Country anthems Camp announced as open Address by the Chairman of Jelgava District |
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9.00 – 11.00 |
Presentation of National Armed Forces, Latvia
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Military police Land forces Air forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squad |
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9.00 – 12.50 |
Sports games (4 blocks) |
Three teams in each block. 1. block: handball, darts, composition and dissolution of the AK-4; 2. block: volleyball, alpine climbing, casting of an egg; 3. block: Mini football , shooting with pneumatic gun, composition of puzzle. 4. block: Kickball, cards pyramid, wall climbing. |
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13.00 – 14.30 |
Lunch |
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14.30 – 19.00 |
Sports games (4 blocks) |
Three teams in each block. 1. block: handball, darts, composition and dissolution of the AK-4; 2. block: volleyball, alpine climbing, casting of an egg; 3. block: Mini football , shooting with pneumatic gun, composition of puzzle. 4. block: Kickball, cards pyramid, wall climbing. |
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19.00 – 20.00 |
Dinner |
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20.00 – 22.00 |
Evening activity |
Meeting and discussions with the representatives of the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence
State presentations - each country prepares approx.. 10 min presentation about their everyday activities, traditions or interesting happenings. Discussions. |
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22.00 – 23.00 |
Preparation for a sleep |
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23.00 – 7.00 |
Sleeping time |
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Wednesday, August 12 Excursion and Quiz Day |
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