WONDERLAND 2019 Ismayilli
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INTERNATIONAL CAMP OF AZERBAIJAN - "WONDERLAND 2019 Ismayilli" Dear Scouts! The Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan invites you to take part in an international scout camp “Wonderland Azerbaijan 2019” which will be held in Ismailli, 1 July - 8 July in 2019. Brief Information: The very first international scout camp, Wonderland was held in Shaki in 2013 which was supported by The Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Azerbaijan Republic. Since then Wonderland has become an annual international scout camp. Next scout camp was held in South part of Azerbaijan in - Lerik, in 2014 where 208 scouts from all regions attended. In 2015 we pitched our tents in the West part of Azerbaijan – in Gadabay. Gadabay is another beautiful region of Azerbaijan. In 2016 the Wonderland was organized in Ganja in the European Youth Capital. Then we decided to organize the camp in Gabala in 2017. And the last camp was held in Nabran in 2018 where 500 scouts attended. This year we have decided to organize the scout camp in Ismayilli. So we decided to set up our tents in that marvelous city. Ismayilli is an ancient city of Azerbaijan. It is a town and capital of the Ismayilli District of Azerbaijan. Population 14,435 (2008). The territory of the district was part of the Albanian state, which was formed in the late 4th century and early 3rd century BC, long before it was erected. Historical facts prove that Mehranis, who belonged to Javanshir, had created Girdiman's prince in Ismayilli territory. Javanshir was of this generation. There is a fortress called Javanshir on the coast of Akchay, 4 km north of the village of Talantan. Ismayilli district, located in the northeastern part of Azerbaijan, was founded in 1931. At first, the administrative center of the district was in the Basgal village and was soon transferred to Ismayilli village. Until the district was organized, a large part of its territory was part of the Goychay accident, part of Shamakhi accident, and a small part of Sheki's accident. Ismayilli was the village until 1959, until 1967, it was a city-type settlement, and then it was renamed the city. Ismayilli region was established on November 24, 1931. From 1939 to 1977 the executive committee of the Soviet Union of deputies of the Ismayilli district, acting as the Executive Committee of the Council of People's Deputies of Ismayilli region from October 7, 1977 till October 17, 1991 . In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated October 18, 1991, the Soviet of People's Deputies of Ismayilli was abolished, and Ismayilli Executive Authority was established and functioned since November 1991. Dates: Camp consists of 3 parts: - 15 June - 30 June construction of the campsite - 1 July - 8 July Official camp dates - 8 July - 11 July dismantle of the campsite Ismayilli GPS coordinates: 40.786217, 48.150972 / 40°47'09.5"N 48°08'46.7"E (https://www.google.com/ https://latitude.to/map/az/azerbaijan/cities/ismayilli 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 in advance) Participation Fee: - 50 euros (included local transportation in Azerbaijan, meals during the camp, participation in all activities during the camp, t-shirts and other printing materials) Activities: Pioneering, handcrafts, archery, shooting, campfire, safety , knots , SOS training, forest challenge , trekking, hiking to Ashigbayramli Reservoir, sport games, Cultural and Historical City tours, extreme overnight activities, orienteering and other adventures. Travel Insurance for foreign participants is required How to get to Azerbaijan: 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, Ganja or Gabala. The are 3 official entry points of the camp: Baku International Airport Ganja International Airport Gabala international Airport Documents (application): Application Note: - Please send your application with confirmation of your NSO International Commissioner to İ[email protected] before 10 June 2019 13:00. .