Portugal, Ponta Delgada
Summer camp in the Azores
Spend 10 days on São Miguel island in the Azores: teens aged 15 to 17 volunteer with children, help on a farm project and enjoy canyoning and whale watching.
- Where
- Ponta Delgada, Portugal
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Minimum age
- 15 years old
- Language
- English basic
- Departures
- On 11 July 2027
from €2,000 for 2 weeks
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The project
Explore the Azores during this 10-day summer camp in Portugal, on the island of São Miguel. Activities such as environmental conservation, youth support, sustainable agriculture, and outdoor adventures will be led by a local team (canyoning, whale watching, volcanic excursions).
Each day will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and make a positive impact!
Volunteer Projects
During this summer camp, participants take part in several volunteer projects throughout their stay, offering the chance to discover as much as possible.
Youth Support
With the help of supervisors, participants visit after-school centers to offer fun and educational activities to children aged 4 to 10 years old. The children at the center are in situations of social exclusion, and the goal is to organize activities that help them gain self-confidence, encourage learning, and develop their curiosity.
You will be encouraged to:
- Interact and engage with the children
- Take part in creative workshops (painting, theater, music)
- Help with English learning
Sustainable Agriculture
For this part of the programme, participants will help preserve the characteristic landscapes of the Azores. This project also has a strong social dimension, as in addition to contributing positively to the environment, participants will take part in activities alongside people with disabilities.
The role of participants will be to:
- Maintain the vegetable garden, nursery, and plants
- Help with harvesting
- Contribute to the preparation of finished products
Young Communicators
Throughout their trip, participants will work in teams to design and develop communication strategies to promote their volunteer projects.
The objectives are to:
- Take photos and videos
- Promote the mission and activities of local NGOs
- Collaborate with local teams
A project we follow
Projects chosen with care and followed through regular visits on site.
A typical week
Throughout this programme, participants alternate between volunteer projects, cultural activities, visits to iconic sites, and free time.
On the first day, you will be welcomed by the local team, who will accompany you from the airport to your accommodation. You’ll get to know the other participants.
In the following days, the programme alternates between various volunteer projects and exploration.
You’ll discover volcanic landscapes, lakes, the city of Ponta Delgada, and experience unforgettable adventures such as canyoning, a traditional thermal bath at Caldeira Velha, and whale watching.
On the last day, a farewell dinner concludes this wonderful adventure.
Accommodation and meals
You will stay in an international hostel in Ponta Delgada and share single-sex dormitories with the other participants.
Additional information
3 meals per day are included in the programme (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Excursions are always organized with the local team. The staff is always present with the participants to guide and support them at any time.
Requirements
- Age: 15-17 years old
- Copy of passport or ID card
- All levels of English accepted
Budget
Length of stay
Travel dates: 11 to 22 July 2027
What is included
- Shared accommodation in dorm room
- 3 meals per day
- Private transportation to and from activities and projects
- Round-trip airport transfer
- All listed projects and activities
- 24/7 local emergency assistance
- Dedicated group coordinator for all projects and activities
- European Youth Card included to receive discounts all across Europe
Not included
- Flight tickets
- Travel and repatriation insurance
Where your money goes
Donations are reinvested in full and directly into the local associations. How the costs break down
See the budget week by week
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Getting ready to leave
Your application
An up-to-date CV and a cover letter describing your background and what brings you here.
Insurance
For any project abroad, Freepackers requires travel insurance covering accidents, illness, repatriation and third-party liability. With Chapka Cap Student, you get 5% off.
Online language lessons
With Clic Campus: video lessons and an e-learning platform, from home.
Questions
What are the vaccination requirements for a summer camp?
Check with your doctor before you leave, and with a travel health service such as the Institut Pasteur: pasteur.fr/fr/centre-medical/preparer-son-voyage/
What are the benefits of a school work placement abroad?
A work placement abroad brings a great deal, personally and professionally. It gives you international experience, builds your language skills, immerses you in a new culture and lets you make a real contribution to projects with a social impact. These experiences are also worth highlighting in your studies, your career and your personal life.
Can you do your school work placement in another country?
Of course. Whatever course you are on, you can take part.
Our placements abroad cover a wide range of fields with a positive impact on local communities. You can choose to join:
- Education: supporting teaching in schools, running educational workshops for children or taking part in awareness campaigns on crucial subjects such as the environment.
What is a youth work camp?
A youth work camp is a stay where teenagers take part in solidarity projects, often centred on building, renovation or protecting the environment. Run in several countries, these camps let young people help improve local living conditions while gaining valuable practical and personal skills.
How do you sign up for a summer camp abroad?
Signing up for a summer camp abroad usually takes several steps:
- Choose a programme that suits the teenager's interests and language level.
- Check the conditions for joining: age, language level, paperwork required.
What does a week at a summer camp look like?
Most youth camps follow a similar pattern:
- Day one: on arrival, participants are welcomed by the staff, introduced to the others and shown around, so they feel at ease.
- Monday to Friday:
What is a summer camp?
A summer camp is an immersive experience that lets teenagers and young adults take part in educational, sporting and cultural activities over the summer holidays.
These programmes offer a safe setting in which to discover new cultures and activities, improve language skills (English or Spanish) and meet people from all kinds of backgrounds. They carry a strong educational purpose: teenagers learn a great deal about the culture and the language of the country they visit.
Another question? Ask the team, and someone who knows the project will answer.
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