CAMPS IN POLAND

Our Application is now open!

We are currently accepting applications for the following: Teachers, Teacher Aides, and Peer Tutors for camps in four locations: Nowy Sącz, Otwock, Suwałki, and Załęcze Wielkie. Applicants should indicate if they have a preference for a specific location on the application form.

• Nowy Sącz will serve adult learners
• Otwock will serve students ages 10-17
• Suwałki will serve students ages 10-16
• Załęcze Wielkie will serve students ages 10-17

Please see our flyer for more information here.

2025 Application Guidelines for New and Returning Applicants

Applications due January 11, 2025

All applicants must provide the documents outlined on the official application form. You will NOT be able to save the application and return to it if not completed in one sitting (allow yourself approximately a half hour to complete the application). If something does not apply to you, please write N/A (in the case of Teacher Aides and Peer Tutors). When preparing to submit the application, it is recommended that you have the following items on hand:

1. Passport Information (Please check passport validity and ensure that it will be valid six months following the camp dates. Due to passport processing delays, please apply for a new or renewed passport as soon as possible to ensure that you have it on time for the camp)
2. Lesson Plan (for Teacher applicants only)-  a lesson you have taught in the past or anticipate teaching in Poland.
3. Headshot Photo of Yourself
4. Completed Eagle-Orzeł Personal Health Disclosure and Physician Certificate – Please use our Physician Certificate form as no other forms will be accepted.
5. Names and Email Addresses of Two References. Send the Recommender Form link to each of your references.
6. Copy of Teacher Certification (for Teacher applicants)

2025 Application forms:

• For returning applicants (participated in the last three years), please complete the application found at this link: https://form.jotform.com/242688599828179

• For new applicants, please complete the application found at this link: https://form.jotform.com/242688745014159

Recommender Form (Two recommendations are required per applicant.)

Physician’s Certificate 2025

Please complete and submit all required materials by January 11, 2025. If any piece of the materials is missing or late, your application will not be considered.

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Calendar for 2025 Summer Camps

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June 26-July 14, 2025*

Nowy Sącz

Located in the Małopolskie province of southern Poland. It is situated along the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River. Nowy Sącz lies in the heart of the Beskid Sadecki Mountains – one of the most attractive tourist regions of Poland, famous for therapeutic waters, a refreshing climate and wonderful scenery. The camp will be held in cooperation with the non-profit organization, Luminaria Foundation.

About the camp in Nowy Sącz:

The 2025 camp in Nowy Sącz represents the latest innovative offering from Eagle-Orzeł Educational and Cultural Exchange. This camp will be dedicated to the professional development of adult learners aged 25-55. Utilizing the “Leadership and Civic Engagement” (LACE) model, this camp will engage adult women learners in enhancing their conversational English language skills and leadership capacities through lessons focused on topics such as effective communication, working in and with non-profit organizations, family life, and personal enrichment. During the day, US volunteers will visit sites of historical, cultural, and economic significance in and near Nowy Sącz. Lessons will take place in the late afternoon/evening.

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June 26 – July 13, 2025*

Otwock (CAPLA)

Located in central Poland (23 kilometers southeast of Warsaw), Otwock is a town of nearly 43,000 inhabitants. It is situated on the right bank of Vistula River below the mouth of the Swider River. Otwock is home to a unique architectural style called Swidermajer. The camp will be held in cooperation with the Powiatowy Młodzieżowy Dom Kultury: https://pmdk-otwock.pl.

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Załęcze Wielkie is located in the southwest part of Poland near the city of Wieluń. Ośrodek Szkoeniowo-Wypoczykowy ZHP “Nadwarciański Gród is scout camp situated on the premises of the Załęczańskiego Parku Krajobrzaowego and near the Warta River. https://zalecze.zhp.pl

This is an overnight camp and draws children from all over Poland.

*Note: Dates, times and locations are subject to change and will be confirmed upon selection for the program/location.