Dear friends, brothers and sisters in scouting! The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan is pleased to invite you to take a part in the International Camp – “Wonderland Azerbaijan 2015” to be held in Gadabay district of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 11-19 July 2015. Short info: First Wonderland camp was organized in 2013 in Sheki, Azerbaijan 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. This year we decided to pitch our tents in the West part of Azerbaijan – in Gadabay. Gadabay is another beautiful region of Azerbaijan. The camp site is located close to the Chobansygnakh village (40.740997, 45.745922). The distance between Baku (capital city) and Gada¬bay is 444 km. Gadabay is located in the median and high zones of the Small Caucasus Moun¬tains. The highest mountains are Gosha¬bulag (3,549 m), Gojadagh (3,317 m) and Garaarkhaj (3,063 m). The district has an arid climate. It has moderate hot sum¬mers and cold winters. Gadabay has a dense network of rivers and forests with a total area of 30,500 ha. This district is rich in black and white marble and iron reserves and used to be a summer pasture for surrounding villages. It was called “The Hill of the Rising Sun”. The district where numerous meadows, springs, mountains and forests are all near each other has strong potential for tourism. When a copper mine was put into operation here in the 19th century, the word “mine” became a geographical name in the language of the local population. Although Gadabay was granted status as a district in 1930, most of the old-age population still calls the settlement where mines and factories are located a “mine”. Gadabay remained out of sight both under tsarist and Soviet rule. Locals often cite the saying “out of mind, out of sight”, regretting that this factor prevented their development. I think this makes Gadabay attractive and different from other places: it has remained out of sight, in other words, clean and pure. Dates: The camp will consist of three parts: * 06 – 10 July – Arrival of STAFF and Building of the camp site * 11 – 19 July – Tent camp in Gadabay district * 20 - 21 July – Camp down and cleaning of the campsite Age: Participants : 14 – 17 years old. STAFF Volunteers: 18+ Accomodation: The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan will provide tents during the camp and hiking. (If you want to bring your tent, please let us know in advance) Home Hospitality: Available upon request after and before the event (sightseeing in Baku, swimming in the Caspian Sea and introduction to delicious Azerbaijani cuisine) Fees: 50 euros (includes internal transportation, t-shirts, badge, meals during the event) NOTE: We need copies of your passports in advance for arranging the issue of entry VISAS AT THE AIRPORT. (for those who need a visa to Azerbaijan) Ports of Entry: • Baku o Haydar Aliyev International airport o Baku Central Train station o Baku International Bus station • Ganja o Ganja International airport Activities: Pioneering, orienteering, Archery, hiking & trekking,sport games, Horse riding, Obstacles Course, “Wonders of Gadabay” – city tour and many other activities. Please send your applications to wonderland2015@scout.az Deadline for applications: 10 APRIL 2015