The 'Beaver Ben Camp 2017 Baltic Blues House' initiative organized two ecological and educational summer camps for socially disadvantaged children in the Curonian Spit, focusing on joy and environmental protection. Spanning from July 15th to August 4th, the camps hosted 32 children, engaged them in 20 educational activities, and resulted in the collection of 9,000 liters of garbage to improve the local environment. The program offered active learning, team building, and recreational activities, creating a fulfilling experience for the participants.

1. BEAVER BEN CAMP 2017
Baltic Blues House’ charity project
Two ecological and educational summer camps for
socially disadvantaged children in the Curonian Spit
We bring joy into the life of orphans and children living
in poverty and help to reduce the harmful impact of
mass tourism to the fragile environment of the
Curonian Spit

2. 2 camps of 11 days
July 15th-25th: 14 kids from
Vilnius Orphan House Nr 3
7-17 years old
July 25th – August 4th: 18 kids from
Birzai Social Day Care Centre
6-14 years old
8 excursions
20 educational activities
40 hours of cleaning the Curonian Spit
1000 ..... pleasant memories

3. Venue – Juodkrantė, the Curonian spit;
Location 50 meters from the bay, 1.5 km from
the Baltic Sea beach
Comfortable accommodation in a local school
4 Meals per day
Active program everyday
Excellent living conditions

4. Educational program
Cognition of the local environment
through practical exercisers and games
Learning about environmental
protection
Team building activities
Personal development and getting new
social skills

5. Sundial
Sea museum
Delphinarium
Sea lions show
Boat trip
Dead dunes
Witch's Hill
Excursions and Hikes

6. Environmental
awareness
Kids made the Curonian Spit cleaner –
Collected 9000 liters of garbage in
dunes, beach and playgrounds

7. Board games
Huge soap bubbles
Water balloons on the beach
Hand-made games/souvenirs
Volleyball, basketball, football
Art classes
Entertainment and Sports

8. In Total 11 days of:
Experiential Learning
Excursions
Recreation
Good deeds
Fantastic mood
and ALL TOGETHER –
Amazing holiday for those
who need it the most

9. BIG THANK YOU to our Great Partners:

10. BIG THANK YOU to our Great Partners: