(July 23-August 3, 2001)
Come and share the adventure of your life with young people from all over the world! In the summer of 2001 an International Youth Summer Camp will be held in Mongolia, known as ‘the land of eternal blue skies’. Come and experience the Mongolian nomadic way of life, trekking in the land of no fences, where herds of horses and camels roam the exquisite countryside, tended by nomadic herders, whose traditional hospitality always provides a welcome for the traveler.
Nestling between Russia and China, Mongolia is a country with wide-open steppe, rugged snow-capped mountains, and crystal-clear, unspoiled lakes. It has a long and ancient history, and a living culture which is unique – the music and dance will take your breath away. Colorful Buddhist temples, beautiful white gers (the traditional round felt and wooden tents which are home to half the people of Mongolia), and the herders and their flocks, combine to offer a profound travel experience in the heart of Central Asia. In the bustling boomtown capital of Ulaan Baatar, ancient temples lie next to restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world. This is the center of what was once the world’s greatest empire, created by the formidable Chingis Khan.
Young people aged 14 to 25 years old are eligible to attend as individuals or in groups of any size. The total number of participants at the camp will be around 200, including Mongolian youth.
You’ll spend the first ten days at ‘Nairamdal’ participating in the daily activities of the summer camp, getting acquainted with each other, and taking day trips to nearby areas of interest.
During this time you will be assigned a host who will guide you around the city. Rather than taking you on a typical tourist route, they will tailor your visit to the interests of a young person.
Follow hyperlink for more details: Programme
“By the Nomads Route” International Youth Camp provides a
variety of activities and entertainment including:
* Arts & crafts
* Horseback riding
* Archery
* Dancing
* Trips
* Friendship meetings
* Hiking
*
Farewell Banquet
Traditional & folk-music performances, Opening & closing ceremonies, Sports such as basketball, swimming, volleyball, baseball, tennis, table tennis, billiards.
The International Children’s Centre ‘Nairamdal’ is Mongolia’s
most popular youth resort, situated 30km from Ulaan Baatar in the beautiful
countryside of the Bayangol, which is a valley of the Khenti mountain range.
This pastoral location offers the splendor of the countryside while being
conveniently near the capital. Larch
and pine-covered mountains and verdant meadows are ideal for hiking, horseback
riding and traditional national games. The
camp has been in operation for twenty years and hosts over 3000 youth from all
over the world, during each summer.
After
some days at Nairamdal the participants may choose which of four groups they
would like to join, which will travel to four different areas of
Mongolia. Each group will
have the experience of living in a Mongolian ger (tent), trekking through the
countryside on a horse, nomadic lifestyle, and much more.
Ten days in residence at the ICC Nairamdal. $196
includes all meals, accommodation, entertainment & activities and local transport.
Group 1: Kharakhorin $455
Group 2: Gobi $495
Group 3: Khovsgol $510
Group 4: Terelj $310
These fees include transportation, meals, entrance fees, accommodation in ger camps and tents:
There
is a discount price for groups of more than ten. For every group of 10
participants the eleventh member of the group can attend free of charge. The fees do not include airport departure tax, which is $12, and must be
paid at the airport when you leave.
Registration
You will need summer clothes, but due to the variability of the
weather, you should bring some warm clothing as a precaution. Each group should
also bring a similar-style shirt or clothing that is distinct or representative
of their nation or organization for International Day.
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Sleeping
bag
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Torch
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Personal
toiletries
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Camera,
if you have one
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If
you have a hobby, or a collection, that may be of interest to others, please
bring items along
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If
you play a musical instrument, please bring it with you if you can
Meat is found in all Mongolian
meals, usually with noodles, rice and in soups.
Please let us know if any members of your group are vegetarians or have
any special dietary needs.
Daily temperatures are comfortable and without humidity because of
the mountain breezes. Temperatures during the time of your stay will range from
28-32C during the day and 14-18C at night. Temperatures in the Gobi tend to be
higher, with an average of about 35C.
Other information
All
participants should obtain an entry visa before traveling to Mongolia from the
Mongolian Embassy or Consulate in most capital cities. Visas may also be
obtained upon arrival at the Mongolian border or international airport. If you
are unable to locate an embassy, please let us know.
Young volunteer translators for
·
Post
Office & Information Desk
·
Shopping
facilities
·
Laundry
·
Medical
staff and facilities
·
Daily
bus service between camp and Ulaan Baatar.
·
Currency
exchange
For those who would like to
stay in Mongolia either before or after the International Youth Camp, trips and
activities can be arranged for your group by a leader in youth travel services
in Mongolia. Extra days may be spent at ICC ‘Nairamdal’ at the low rate of
$28 per day. Please contact us for more information about this and any other
activities you want to do, or things you would like to see while in Mongolia.
FOR MORE
INFORMATION,
MYF
Building, Room # 207
Baga
touruu-44
P.O.Box-198
Ulaanbaatar-210648
Mongolia
Tel:
976-1-323921
Fax:
976-1-311915
MONGOLIAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
www.owc.org.mn/mydc email: sssmydc@magicnet.mn