ICJA2508

About this camp: The Peace Studies Center is situated on the edge of a former battlefield where a notable battle occurred 472 years ago. Participants will engage in manual work to transform the area into a playing field, involving creative projects and learning about peace work and non-violent conflict management, alongside visits to significant historical sites.




Work: – Participants will continue last year’s work to design elements of a playing field.- Manual work will include tasks with wood, metal, earth, and gardening.- A video project will be developed to trace peace work in Sievershausen.- Basic training in non-violent conflict management will be provided by professional trainers.- Visits to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp memorial and a nearby youth center are included.



Accommodation and Food: – Accommodation is provided in rooms with four beds each.- Bed sheets are available for participants.- Food will be prepared collectively in the seminar house kitchen.



Leisure Activities: – Participants can use facilities of the seminar house for leisure activities.- There is a small park available for outdoor relaxation.- Excursions to Hannover and Braunschweig are organized.



Start Date: 2025-08-04



End Date: 2025-08-18



Camp Code: ICJA2508



Extra Fee/ Camp Fee: 0



(In addition to the VolTra application fee paid through this webpage, the local workcamp organization will collect the additional “Extra Fee/Camp Fee” of the above amount from participants on the first day of the workcamp to support the operation of local projects).