Summer holiday camps in the state of Carinthia

(V.D.09) Leisure and Tourism, (V.D.10) Vulnerable Families

The state youth department of Department 13 – Society and Integration organizes and sponsors annual summer holiday camps at socially acceptable prices with the aim of supporting the compatibility of family and work as well as creating opportunities for everyone to participate.

Official Name of Signatory

State of Carinthia (Austria)

Delegation

Europe

Website of the Signatory

Name of the person presenting the Good Practice

Wrulich Alfred

Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice

Head of the Carinthian Youth Department

Aim of the Good Practice

The Youth Department of Carinthia organizes and sponsors annual summer holiday camps at socially acceptable prices.

Target Group of the Good Practice

All families with children aged 7 – 14 years.

Implementation period

Annually in July and August since 2010.

Consistency over time

The number of holiday camps was increased from the original 2 weeks to 6 weeks in line with demand. Subsidies for holiday camps from other providers were introduced since 2010.

Evaluation of the Good Practice

Ongoing adjustments to actual needs by expanding the range.

Key stakeholders and partnerships

Families, Office of Nature Lovers Carinthia

Link for more information

Future Goal 1

Expansion of the offer.