Camp CO 2024 - 
Welcome in one of the nicest regions of the Netherlands! The Limburg Province, often referred to as “the most international and hilly part of the Netherlands where the best local foods are served”! 7 Lions clubs, based in the most Southern part of the Netherlands, developed a joint program that shows the camp participants a view on “bridging between cultures, society and environment”! Since the Netherlands is famous for its water management, we will also embed participants with lots of “waterfun”. The name of the camp: “Charlemagne” stands for the historical and cultural parts of the famous stories around the community of Maastricht and surroundings. In summary, a camp, learning experience where lots of fun, culture, sports, and internationalization come together!
Camp Charlemagne: Get to know the beautiful surroundings, history and international setting of Maastricht
Central themes: The Netherlands, famous for its water management, Maastricht and surroundings: Bridge between cultures, society and SDG’s
Clothing advise: take a warm sweater and a raincoat with you, and swimming clothes. The weather in Holland changes a lot by the western winds from the Northsea. Be prepared for warm (max.30 degrees), but also for cold days (minimum 17 degrees). At camp bedlinen and towels are provided for, but do take towels with you for your homestay. A bit selfsupporting is nicer.
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Sunday Day 1: July 16th. |
LC Maastricht 6211 |
Arrival welcome and introduction Welcome guest parents: 13:00 Opening by camp staff: Daily rules etc. Ice breakers: Olympic Games BBQ & Pubquiz |
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Monday Day 2: July 17th. |
LC Maastricht 6211 |
Get to know the city of Maastricht and the river of Maastricht, the Maas Morning: City Tour Maastricht Lunch: Picnic at a historical military site Afternoon: Boat trip Stiphout on the Maas river and a visit to the famous “Caves” |
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Tuesday Day 3: July 18th. |
LC Valkenburg |
Crossing borders, water fun and eat typical Dutch food !
Morning: 3 border point and puzzle to get out of a labyrinth (maze) Afternoon: Swimparadise Mosaqua, swimclinic Evening: Dinner: Traditional “pannekoek” in a historical mill |
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Wednesday Dag 4: July 19th. |
LC Maastricht |
Maastricht and its local specialitiesTour: Historical caves: “The Kazematten” Bake your own traditional “Limburse vlaai” at the oldest bakery in the province: The power of using local food ! : |
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Thursday Day 5: July 20th. |
LC Maastricht Mondial |
Teambuilding: “Design your own Dutch bike” Workshop: Learn how to collaborate and negotiate to develop your own bike |
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Friday Day 6: July 21th. |
Junior Staff |
Day off: Junior S/ activities close to the location Time to prepare the international presentations in the night during - after dinner Dinner: Bake your own pizza |
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Saturday Day 7: July 22th. |
Make fun together by helping to keep our nice Maas river clean! Group activity with all regional lions clubs and kids: The Maas Clean up: Lunch at Maas river edge Let us party: Castle Borgharen: BBQ/disco, facilitated by a formal dignitary |
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Sunday Day 8: July 23th. |
LC Maastricht Trajectum |
Wateractivities: “Fun valley” Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Watergames |
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Monday Day 9: July 24th. |
LC Maastricht |
Learn all about “Food sustainability” Workshop foodbank : Sustainable food use Landbouwbelang/Bassin Maastricht: Avoid foodwaste: Collect, prepare and serve food (dinner) for the Maastricht Community: |
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Tuesday Day 10: July 54th. |
LC Eijsden Mergelland |
Sports and fun Golfclinic: Golfcub Margraten Preparation international dinner Surprise ! |
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Wednesday Dag 11: July 26th. |
All clubs |
Clean up, packing and Goodbye Departure to Schiphol |
All activities are arranged by local Lionsclubs. Do show them your appreciation at the end of the activity
Country presentations: will be held in the evenings. Before you leave for the Netherlands, have a impression of your country with photo's ready on a USB stick.