Thứ Ba, 29 tháng 5, 2012

Youth Camp in Coto Island

At a glance

Program Information

  • Duration : 1 week+
  • Placement fee : 350 USD/person
  • Location : Coto Islands – Vietnam
  • Type of placement : Youth camp in Vietnam
  • Arrival airport : Noi Bai Airport
  • Available : From May to October 2012
  • Age : 16 – 30
  • Activities :    Immersing in unspoiled natural forest and sea. Participants have the opportunity to experience  new discoveries about  beautiful and poetic islands, participate in sport activities, games based on the interesting stories and full of mystery.
Overview

Overview
You plan travel to Vietnam and join in the wonderful, attractive,  full of exiting and unforgettable travelling programs. Youth camp in Coto Island will be a great choice for you. VVS’s Youth workcamp always is attracted by hundreds of youths all over the worlds with in a variety of exciting activities such as sport competing games, teamwork games, culture exchange, natural adventure, camping, volunteer for farm and natural conservation and many other exciting activities are waiting for you in the most beautiful island of Vietnam.
Highlights
  • Experiencing the unspoiled natural environment between forest and sea combined with the natural journey of discovery.
  • Experiencing as a fisherman’s sea island with activities such as harvesting seafood and marine products.
  • We protect nature: with the teamwork games combined to protect the natural environment at sea and islands.
  • Conquering the mountain peak and soak up nature with exciting journey.
  • Campfire and cultural exchange in the wildIslandplace
  • Doing volunteering works.
  • Participating in sport competition, trekking and swimming.
What the project says
Our mission is to bring a meaningful program for the youth all around the world during their vacation, particularly, bring an opportunity for participants to experience  wild natural on the  island,  interaction of culture among people as well as interaction between people and nature.
We aim to bring an opportunity for participant for self-development, a transparent lifestyle, a willing help and give back to our communities.
We also promote respect of the ocean and its power plus caring for the environment
Itinerary

1st Day  : Hanoi - HaLong- Coto
MorningPick up from Hanoi, depart to Ha Long. Time for lunch in HaLong.
12:30Continue the journey to Cai Rong Port. Then, Take the high-speed boat to Coto. The ship will go across Bai Tu Long Bay where Cai BauIsland,QuanLanIslandlocates. It takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to go to Co To on board.
14:30Upon arrival Coto island. Welcome drink will be served on port. Then go to the hotel or guest house to arrange the accommodation and have a rest.
15:30You will have time to take around the port, visit a small town. Have a rest, and then have dinner. After dinner,  we will have a short orientation and preparation plan for the next day.
2ndDayNatural adventure discovery journey in big island
MorningNatural adventure journey in a big island around  Vom Xi, Mui Ong Minh,  - Where it has the most  spectacular scenery on Coto Island. Take the beautiful photos and experience memorable moment competition.
Lunch on the journey
AfternoonContinue the journey and visit the highest place in Coto Islandwhere you can have overview of Cotoisland.
NightPresentation and photo exhibitions
3rd DayOcean adventure journey
Take a small boat to go to small islands where the most beautiful beaches are, then you will have time to swim, and discover ocean creatures.In the afternoon, you can play some sport games on the beach.
4th DaySport competition and games on the beach
Visit a small fishermen village; you will have an opportunity to join in activities such as harvesting seafood and marine products as you give a hand to help local people.
Take part in fire camping and culture exchange night. This night we will have small camp outside, base on good weather, the camp will be set outside on the beach or grass field.
 5th DayHunt for precious things journey
Today, you will join in the best interesting games on the island. A map will be given to you then, it will have the keywords and things for each journey. Your task is to take the journey follow the map then find out the right things. The journey will be in both beach and mountain places where the challenge have for you and also have many beautiful types of scenery. You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy in the beautiful nature.
6th Day         Join in the local people and the natural discovery journey
Today, it will be the time for you to visit some places that show about the local style and natural where people live. You also can have the opportunity to help them harvest the fields,  some farmworks such as planning vegetable and feeding animals.This journey will bring you an opportunity to discover about culture and spend time getting something for your souvenirs from handicraft product of local people.
At night: Farewell party
7th Day        Coto – Halong – Hanoi
                     Today, you will check out the guest house, arrange the time to come backHanoi.
End of the journey.
Price

Price : 350USD/person
Placement fee includes:
VVS’s placement fee includes the following:
  • Shared dormitory room in guesthouse, homestay
  • Self-catering (budget approximately $80 per week)
  • Local transportation
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials abroad
  • Written materials pre-departure
  • Facilitating a volunteer experience in program site that specifically meets your needs
  • Arranging secure, high quality, centrally located accommodation based on your budget.
  • Assisting with local transport and providing advice on public transport routes
  • Airport meet and greet service
  • Complete English preparation and orientation information pack
  • Advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay
  • In-country staff support
  • 24/7 emergency support and assistance
Exclude:
Flights, Insurance, Visas,ReturnAirporttransfer, food.
Type of volunteer
  • Eco-tourism
  • Economic Development
  • Environment
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fixing Fences
  • Food
  • Gardening
  • Income-generation
  • Organic Farming
  • Organizational Development
  • Parks
  • Planting
  • Reforestation
  • Research
  • Tourism
  • Tree Planting
  • Volunteering
Project

What does the project do?
Volunteer workcamp is one of the most interesting camps that attract participants around the world. VVS would like to connect the volunteer through the camp to make a difference for the local people on Coto Island. By this way, the beautiful sightseeing of Coto Islandswill be known all over the world. Then, people  know how it’s beautiful and how the best destination they want to visit. The project will be an opportunity for the participants to take a journey to a new land, get new things abroad.  By in a variety of activities mainly focuses on nature and community development, youth camp volunteer in Coto Islandwill help to protect the environment and pure nature. It is also an opportunity for the participants understand how the nature is important to our life and how we can protect our life by nature reserves.
What’s the project like?
This project is in a fairly rural location on Coto Island. At night, you will be able to listen to the sounds of the waves and the wildlife on a beautiful island combine with mountainous area and ocean and enjoy the feeling of being completely immersed in what are you waiting for?
Location
CoTo is a wild, fibrosis and romantic island. It is a combination of forest and sea, located on the island that is cool and blue stream flowing to the sea, located among the four field’s surface surrounded by mountains is the green valley with a grass field. The gift of nature has brought to Coto island with stretching beaches, clear blue water floating on the white sand. It has flora and fauna and rich natural diversity both on land and under the ocean. Situated in The North Bay, islands have the large Co To Island, a small Co To island, Thanh Lam island , Tran island and countless other small island. Besides swimming, you can also visit natural forests, lighthouses, piers, fishing village, the bay, most beautiful natural rockVietnam.
Activities and schedule
The activities and schedule will be set by VVS or the inquiries, suggestions from the participants. The plan will be fixed before the trip . All of the activity plans will be sent and let participants know via email.
Project resources and advice
All the things support for activities on the trip will be provided by VVS and local support. Besides, you should prepare something good for  you  participating in the trip.
Bring shorts, polyester trousers. This type can be dried very fast and easy. Cotton shirt. It is light, cool, and does not occupy much space in your backpack. A pants and a light windbreaker are necessary because nights at sea areas might be cold. You should choose a very thin jacket, can be tided very small to carry easily in the bag.
Sunscreen. It helps you minimize damage to skin caused by ultraviolet rays. You need sunscreen according to instructions of ice cream. Each time, the cream has different effects work.
One glass also is necessary for your trip.
Footwear. The use of lightweight, easy to clean and dries quickly. Do not use leather shoes, or sandals with leather.
The chargers, cameras, laptops, phones etc. ..
Accommodation

What type of accommodation will I be in?
You will share a room with one to three others in a beautiful homestay or guest house. Accommodations are well equipped and have modern amenities such are hot running water, showers and western style toilets.
Accommodation facilities
The restaurants are available nearby the guest house, then you can join in any meal as your inquiries. You should budget roughly $80 per week for food. In some days, the journey will take a whole day, then foods should be prepared beforehand and VVS staff will help you choose which is the best food or where to buy. Taking part in the journey, it will get much energy from you, so you should make sure that food will suit to you to have good health for the trip.
Some night, if having nice weather, we will offer you to have fire camping outside; it will be very fresh and wonderful time and relaxes. Then, you should prepare a sleeping bag for this program.
Things to bring from home
If you are travelling to the project between May and September, please ensure that you bring some short and cool clothes, and some warm clothes should be prepared for some cold night. Although the days are usually bright and sunny, nights and early mornings can get cold. Finally, don’t forget some books and other entertainment for relaxing in the evenings.
Where is the accommodation?
Right on site! No need to walk farther or get up any earlier than you absolutely have to.
For further information please visit http://vietnamvolunteer.net/youth-camp-in-coto-island.html
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