Harry Potter Camp is an English language event held in Ukraine, just outside of the capital. This camp has been planned by Peace Corps volunteers as a model to teach local community members the skills necessary to organize camps and other community events and projects in the future. Therefore, the goal is not only to teach English to the youth attending the camp, but to also provide a framework for sustainable projects within the community.

1. The United Stated Peace Corps’ English Language Camp
in Obukhiv, Ukraine
Created and Directed by Nora Heneghan
Theme Based On J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Novels

2. Challenge:
Inspire Ukrainian students to learn about
leadership, event planning,
multiculturalism, volunteerism, and the
English language through an exciting and
creative outlet.
Solution:
Create Harry Potter Camp, write a grant
and get it funded by advertising the idea
through social media.

3. Harry Potter Camp is an English language
event held in Ukraine, just outside of the
capital. This camp has been planned by
Peace Corps volunteers as a model to teach
local community members the skills
necessary to organize camps and other
community events and projects in the
future. Therefore, the goal is not only to
teach English to the youth attending the
camp, but to also provide a framework for
sustainable projects within the community.

4. 100
Ukrainian Students
10
Peace Corps Volunteers
10
Ukrainian Teachers
4
Teams
4
Days of Events
Harry Potter Camp 2012

5. Classes at Hogwarts
(обухiв Школа #5)
Transfiguration: arts, crafts, and word play
Defense against the dark arts: idioms
Charms: etiquette and social skills
Potions: health
Divination: astrology and dreams
History of Magic: history
Muggle Studies: Ukrainian and American culture
Quidditch: sports
Harry Potter Camp 2012

6. Incentives
Gringots Money
Every “Professor” has $2,250 in “Hogwart’s Money”—a fake,
printed currency—to give to children who participated or
helped lead the class throughout camp . It may be broken up
evenly or according to their attendance, attitude and ability.
This money is a reward—a reason to, at the very least, try.
Team challenges are awarded in larger increments in
“Gringot’s Check” form.
This money will be put into “Gringot’s Bank”. At the end of
camp, the team with the most “Hogwart’s Money” wins the
“House Cup” which includes candy and prizes.

7. Incentives
King and Queen of Camp
Throughout camp the behavior of
all participants will be observed
by every professor.
The boy and girl that manage to
follow the rules, speak English the
most and maintain respect and a
sense of camp community wins
“King” and “Queen”. The royal
pair will receive individual prizes.
Harry Potter Camp 2012

8. Upon Arrival Each Muggle
Will Be Sorted Into
Their House…

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13. Rules And Incentives Are Then
Explained to the Participants…

14. Each House Will Compete Against One
Another in Daily Competitions as well
as attending regular classes…

15. Quidditch
Harry Potter Camp 2012

16. Protections, Shields and Spells
(Decorate, Create a Banner and a Team Song or Chant)
Harry Potter Camp 2012

17. Sorcerer’s Stone City Photo
Scavenger Hunt
Harry Potter Camp 2012

18. Tri-Wizard Tournament
(Relay Race)
Harry Potter Camp 2012

19. O.W.L.s.
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20. Transfiguration
(Acting)
Harry Potter Camp 2012

21. On the Last Day of Camp,
Every Team Must Visit
Gringot’s Bank to Have Their
Money Counted.
A “House Cup” Winner is
Declared Based on The
Amount of Money They’ve
Earned

22. All supplies and resources were funded by
the “Harry Potter Camp Grant” written by
Nora Heneghan and submitted through Peace
Corps.
The grant was fully funded in the amount of
$1,670.
The entire event stayed within budget.

23. For More Information Please Contact:
Nora Heneghan
RPCV, Ukraine 2010-2012
Heneghan.Nora@gmail.com
331.213.8407

24. Dear Harry Potter Camp,
I'm writing to thank you for perfect weekend that we spent together at "Harry
Potter Camp". Especially big thanks to Nora and Catherine who organized
this camp.
We had a great time! This year I changed my school and I didn't know all its
students. This camp helped me to meet new boys and girls.
There there were really interesting lessons. I really enjoyed investigating,
Palm reading also gave me good experience. Photo Hunt was incredible! On
the other hand, it was really difficult to organize all the team members. But
things got better when we started to work together and I think we made a cool
performance.
I am very proud that I became "The Queen of the Camp". And also big thanks
to you for the wonderful prizes. I enjoyed studying with you! Hope to see you
again in Ukraine!
With Love, Sasha
(10th form)
Harry Potter Camp 2012

25. “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all
if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.”
–Albus Dumbledore
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire