ORDER OF Malta InternationaL Camp 2023
Destination Belgium
(cf. Mt 14, 27-29)
38ème édition
The Order of malta International summer camp
The International Summer Camp is a unique week of friendship, generosity and joy organised by the Order of Malta.
The goal : crossing borders between countries to better overcome those of disability !
The very first international camp was created in 1984 in Austria. It brought together five countries, or 50 people. Since then, the international camp has been held every summer in a different country.
Today, there are no less than 500 participants, including 250 disabled young people aged 18 to 35 from 25 different countries !
On the programme, sports and leisure activities through which the visible and invisible boundaries are removed.
The Order of Malta Belgium is delighted to welcome you !
Once in a lifetime experiences
We aim to break down barriers of what can be achieved by people with disabilities. Whether it's visiting Brussels, the best zoo in Europe, or staying up until 3 am at the disco; we overturn the conventions that say what young people with disabilities are expected to achieve and experience.
Run by young people for young people
Guests, helpers and staff are all aged between 18 and 35. This means it’s easy to build friendships, put on the most appropriate events and activities, develop the skills of all involved, and know how to have fun.
Our values
Charisma and spirituality
The Order of Malta is a religious order that lives its double charisma of defence of the faith and service to the people in need. Faith and fraternal charity are at the centre of the ISC. Through mass and moments of reflection linked to the spiritual theme of the camp, we propose an occasion to pray and reflect both to our guests and the helpers.
INCLUSION
Guests and helpers come from over 25 different countries. Friendships are forged across language and cultural barriers. Activities provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the different cultures and traditions of those in attendance. These friendships translate into a global network of young people working on or living with disabilities.