Dear Scouts! The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan invites you to take part in international scout camp “Wonderland Azerbaijan 2017” which will be held in Gabala, during 1-9 July in 2017. Brief Information: First Wonderland camp was organized in 2013 in Sheki with the financial support of the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and became traditional annual international scout camp organized by the Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan. Already in 2014 we organized a tent camp in the South of Azerbaijan with more than 200 people and representatives of all six scout regions of WOSM. In 2015 we pitched our tents in the West part of Azerbaijan – in Gadabay. Gadabay is another beautiful region of Azerbaijan. Last year the Wonderland was organized in Ganja in the European Youth Capital 2017. This year we decided to organize camp in Gabala. The distance between Baku (capital city) and Gabala is 220 km. Gabala is considered a popular tourist destination due to the combination of a very good spring climate, woods along the mountains and excellent fauna was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in city. Gabala is located in North-West part of Azerbaijan. Gabala is one of the most beautiful parts of Azerbaijan with a rich and ancient history. Sometime in the past (for 600 years) this city (Kabala) was the capital of Caucasian Albania. Up to the present time there are the ruins of the ancient city and the main gate of Caucasian Albania. Ongoing excavations near the village Chukhur confirm that Gabala from IV – III centuries BC and up to the XVIII century was one of the major cities with developed trade and crafts. In Gabala at the area of 16 hectares is located the largest amusement park under the open sky in Azerbaijan – Gabaland. The town also hosts an annual international music festival of classical music, jazz and mugham, which is attended by bands and artists from around the world and every two years within its limits is held a contest of piano art. Not surprisingly that exactly in Gabala is located a factory on piano manufacturing under the famous Dutch brand Beltman. Dates: The camp will consist of three parts: * 16 – 30 June – Arrival of STAFF and Building of the camp site * 1 – 9 July – Tent camp in Gabala district * 10 - 12 July – Camp down and cleaning of the campsite Campsite: Gabala GPS coordinates: https://www.google.ru/maps/place/Qamarvan,+Azerbaijan/@41.0543722,47.7787227,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x40383f59026284b5:0xdd27ac66872e3b4c!8m2!3d41.0545613!4d47.7992148 Age Limits: - participants: 11-17 age; - STAFF Volunteers: above 18 Accommodation: ASA will provide tents (If you want to bring your own tent let us know beforehand) Participation Fee: - 50 euros (includes local transportation in Azerbaijan, meals during the camp, participation in all activities during the camp, t-shirts and other printing materials) Activities: Pioneering, Handicrafts, Horse riding, Archery, Blowgun darts, Trekking, Hiking, Sport games, Cultural and Historical City tours, Extreme overnight activities, Orienteering and other adventures. You can also apply for Home Hospitality before or after camp and see sights of Baku, host city of the 41st World Scout Conference & 13th World Scout Youth Forum 2017 - Azerbaijan Travel Insurance for foreign participants is required How to get to Azerbaijan: The Azərbaycan Skautlar Assosiasiyası - Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan will provide a simplified visa procedures for all participants of the Wonderland Azerbaijan camp, by which you will be able to get your visa at the airport in Baku or Gabala. The are 3 official entry points of the camp: Baku International Airport Gabala international Airport Documents (application): https://scoutaz-my.sharepoint.com/personal/international_scout_az/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=1ff7d8272fa8246789445628861e5adbd&authkey=AbixlR8SiAvN9-1kZiy3_hA Note: - Please send your application with confirmation of your NSO International Commissioner to international@scout.az before 1 June 2017. Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/113291872555120/