CAMPS IN POLAND

We will be accepting applications for the following: Teachers, Teacher Aides, and Peer Tutors for camps in three locations: Otwock, Wielogłowy, and Załęcze Wielkie. Applicants should indicate if they have a preference for a specific location on the application form.

• Otwock will serve students ages 10-19
• Wielogłowy will serve students ages 10-15
• Załęcze Wielkie will serve students ages 10-18

2027 Summer Camp Opportunity Flyer

2027 Application Guidelines for All Applicants

Applications due January 11, 2027

All applicants must provide the documents outlined on the official application form. You will be able to save your application and comb back to it in another session. 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)

2027 Application:

• All applicants should complete the application found at this link:
  https://form.jotform.com/262628314047153

Recommender Form (Two recommendations are required per applicant.)

Physician’s Certificate 2027

Please complete and submit all required materials by January 11, 2027. If any piece of the materials is missing or late, your application will not be considered.

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Calendar for 2027 Summer Camps

July 1, 2027 – July 18, 2027*

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.

July 1 – 18, 2027
Otwock (CAPLA)
July 1, 2027	American Staff depart for Warsaw, Poland
July 2, 2027	American Staff arrives in Warsaw (Chopin Airport)
July 3, 2027	Tour of Warsaw
July 4, 2027	Meeting with Polish teachers and set up classrooms
July 5, 2027	Opening Ceremony
July 10-11, 2027	Weekend Trip
July 15, 2027	Polish Day
July 16, 2027	Celebration of the Arts
July 17, 2027	Gathering of the Polish and American Staff
July 18, 2027	American Staff departs for the United States

Celebration of the Arts from the 2026 CAPLA Camp in Otwock by Maciej Górecki

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.

July 1 – 19, 2027
Załęcze Wielkie
July 1, 2027	American Staff depart for Warsaw, Poland
July 2, 2027	American Staff arrives in Warsaw (Chopin Airport) and drive to Nadwarciański Gród
July 4, 2027	Meeting with Polish teachers and set up classrooms
July 5, 2027	Opening Ceremony
July 11, 2027	Tour
July 15, 2027	Polish Day
July 16, 2027	Closing Ceremony
July 17, 2027	Tour
July 19, 2027	American Staff departs for the United States

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