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Description
Within the borders of Amsterdam, in the largest natural landscape in the city is our nature camp. We offer activities for children during the day time.
The best of both worlds: a bike ride away from the vibrant city and a quiet rural area and private forest!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers get to enjoy the vibrant city of Amsterdam plus a nature retreat at the same time. Our space lies in the middle of 700 hectares of rural land within Amsterdam postcode and there are many farms of all kinds.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a very special nature space WITHIN the Amsterdam city limits.
Our mission is to promote awareness and education of regenerative living, self-sufficiency and nature.
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the following positions that are still open for 2024
Camp counselors (please only respond if you can stay for the whole period)
We are full for the season but sometimes we have cancellations. If you have ample experience with fun activities for kids and you want to be on the waiting list for the period July 27 - Aug- 30 and Aug 17 -Aug 30, please submit your application with a description of your experience.
Please only apply if you can stay for the whole time during those periods
Sept
Outdoor Maintenance
Cleaning/organising
Carpentry for building interior of a wagon (only skilled helpers)
We welcome couples. We have more availability for people with their own van or tent.
*️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️We look for people that are pro-active and do not need to be told all the time what to do. For this reason we look mostly for experienced and not too young people.*️️️️️️️️*️️️️️️️️
***only people with Europe Economic Area and Switzerland nationality/ resident permit can apply or if you have a cultural exchange or working holiday visa (See ind.nl) (we cannot be sponsors)***
Please tell us your motivation and experience in the message.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Dutch: Intermediate
Accommodation
Accommodation is in cosy caravans or very large independent tents at a camping place. You may also bring your own caravan or tent.
Shared toilets and showers.
Meals are included. We are NOT vegetarian but we can accommodate if necessary. Special food is at your own expense. We are a friendly community that respects your time and encourage independence. Everyone is free to choose to organise and join meals/ gatherings or cook at their own times.
What else ...
Only looking for people who are there for the experience and therefore committed for 4-5 hours a day and *do not* have another job (requiring physical presence). Not really suitable for families with toddlers or babies.
The space is very quiet at night. Wireless internet is available. Amsterdam center is a few kilometers away. We have some bikes available for borrowing.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We can host digital nomads as long as your hours are flexible and are able to work with the team.
Space for parking camper vans
We are able to accept campervans and motorhomes, contact us for this possibility. We also accept people who come with their own tent, so there is more availability.
Can possibly accept pets
We accept small to medium dogs and cats but they need to be friendly to other pets as we have a cat and a very small dog. No large dogs, sorry!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I am so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful project (even if for a short time).
Minne and Claudia are really beautiful people, super chill and very open minded, they welcomed me (together with Twinky e Yoda, their beautiful cat n dog) into… read more
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I am so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful project (even if for a short time).
Minne and Claudia are really beautiful people, super chill and very open minded, they welcomed me (together with Twinky e Yoda, their beautiful cat n dog) into… read more
I was a part of the "building and renovation" team so we had to complete all sorts of manual tasks which I found super satisfying. From building raised flower beds to building a massive teepee tent,… read more
Our job was during my stay to weed in the camping nearby, it was fun and they were really thoughtful, because we didn't have to work… read more
Marco and I have worked both in maintainance and camp counselling and enjoyed all the activities we took part.… read more
I worked here as a counselor for a month and I loved the educational project of this family. The children I met there are in my heart. I was there to propose activities and support their independent… read more
As soon as I arrived, I already felt… read more
My job during my stay was to make a website for their business. On average, I worked… read more
The kids are allowed to join activities at camp, but they don't have to. Which is such a good concept as there is so much pressure… read more
Sadly I didn't really get to talk much to Claudia, because… read more
It was a wonderful experience, the month and a half I spent was fast. The camp was quite entertaining and dynamic, there was always something to do. There was a lot of freedom, in the afternoon you could visit the city of Amsterdam. I had the opportunity to meet… read more
This is located in the most beautiful spot in Amsterdam, you have horses and all kinds of animals surrounding you, it is incredible. There is so much to do around there that sometimes you forget you are so close to the city. If you like nature, this is the place… read more
Claudia and Minne made us feel part of the family, and were always treating us well and caring of our well being, they are very warm and affectionate.
The accomodations were very comfortable and we could get to the city with bikes that they lent us, and we… read more
The place has indeed the potential to become the "Last green area of Amsterdam West";)
We caught up for the period when the kindergarten forest time was over and the autumn orders began.
In addition, a big plus was the area that offered beautiful green areas with many species of birds,… read more
How kind and friendly they were and how we passed the summer days there.
Not only the family but the atmosphere the friends we found out there, all, all were more than great
I cant name this experience great but miracle.
It is really recommended
Thanks… read more
