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LA Riba Group Camp

La Riba Camp is a year-round natural space for youth groups to

enjoy nature and outdoor activities, which welcomes over 1,000

visitors annually. During this project, participants will help

maintain and improve the camping grounds by renovating

common areas, repairing facilities, cleaning and organizing

spaces, and helping with landscaping and outdoor upkeep. These

tasks ensure that the camp remains safe, welcoming, and in

excellent condition for future visitors.

 

Partner organization: Fundació Escolta Josep Carol

Location: La Riba, Tarragona. Catalonia.

Work type: reconstruction, environmental

Participant ages: from 14 years old

Group fee: 200€

Participant fee: 30€ per person per day (includes

accommodation and a camp leader provided by the host

organization)

Meals: full board

Group size: 10-30 volunteers

Specific requirements: groups must bring their own camp

leader who will be responsible for all participants

Project dates: the project can only take place in May, and it

consists of a 7-day project (5 working days + arrival and

departure days).

 

 

 

 

About the Project

La Riba is a youth camp managed by the Fundació Escolta

Josep Carol for the Generalitat de Catalunya, designed to

allow various youth groups and educational entities to

access nature.

 

It is a natural space set up as a camping ground, open year-

round for children and youth, with facilities including a

kitchen, shelter, swimming pool, showers, and toilets.

Over 1,000 people camp here annually, and the wear and

tear of some spaces is evident.

 

This project includes a rehabilitation task for some

common areas of the camping grounds to leave them in the

best possible condition.

 

Description of the technical tasks

Work sessions run during 5 days in the mornings, lasting up to 4 hours a

day. Schedules can be flexible depending on the group and weather, so

there’s plenty of room to enjoy the day.

 

Afternoons, evenings, are free for fun activities, exploring the area, or

joining optional activities suggested by the camp.

 

The following are the main tasks:

 

Clearing: to help prevent forest fires in the nearby wooded area,

participants will clear the underbrush in collaboration with forest

rangers. If weather conditions do not allow for the work to be carried

out outdoors, an alternative will be sought.

Repairs: since there are many participant visits, there are areas of

the campsite that need to be repaired and restored.

Signage: To make it easier to access the different areas of the

campsite, various wooden signs will be made. Insect hotel: It is very

important for the children and young people who visit the campsite

to understand the biodiversity that exists there. We will create an

insect hotel so that participants can observe the different animals

that visit us.

 

Activity Program

 

The basic schedule of the workcamp is:

7:30 Wake up!

8:00-8:30 Breakfast

8:30-14:00: Technical work on the site

with hosting organization

campleader

14:00-15:00 Lunch

15:00-20:00

Group free time

and leisure activities

20:00-21:30 Dinner

22:00-23:30 :Group night activities

 

 

YOUR RESONSABILITIES AS A VOLUNTEER

Keep in mind that smoking is not

allowed in the accommodation

areas and that use of alcohol

should be moderate (prohibited in

teenager workcamps).

The use of illegal drugs is strictly forbidden.

 

Any behavior that is potentially

dangerous for safety and health,

project place equipment, the host's

reputation, and its project won't be

accepted.

 

Any racist, sexist, or violent

behavior will not be tolerated.

Please respect others and avoid

any form of discrimination.

You are expected to follow the

methodologies and

commitments of your host,

being respectful and ready to

accept instructions both at work

and at the camp places.

 

Accommodation

Volunteers will camp on the organization’s grounds, sleeping in tents for

4 people each. Tents are provided by the hosting organization.

Facilities: there are individual showers (only with COLD water) and

bathrooms, all shared without gender separation.

Meals: full board is provided, so the group doesn’t need to worry

about cooking, just to enjoy the food!

Connectivity & utilities: there’s no Wi-Fi, but electricity is available

for charging devices.

Laundry: washing machines and dryers aren’t available, but

volunteers can wash their clothes by hand.

Water: tap water is safe for drinking.

 

IMPORTANT TECHNICAL INFORMATION

The project consists of a 7-day project (5 working days

+ arrival and departure days).

The project is organized only throughout May 2026.

 

Deadline to apply: March 31st.

 

The group should bring a camp leader to organize the team and

manage leisure time and activities.

The hosting organization will provide a technical camp leader who

will guide the volunteers, explain the tasks, and oversee their work in

both parts of the project.

Transportation: the hosting organization can’t provide transportation

from the nearest airport, nor can they arrange travel around the area.

 

Project Location

La Riba is a small town surrounded

by nature, offering a peaceful and

outdoor-focused environment.

Despite its rural setting, it is well

located near several culturally rich

towns such as Valls and Montblanc,

both less than 15 minutes away, and

Reus, about 25 km away. Tarragona

can be reached in around 40 minutes

by car, and Barcelona in

approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes,

making it easy to combine nature,

culture, and city life during the project.

 

How to arrive

The meeting point for the project is the campground La Riba.

A representative from the Fundació Escolta Josep Carol and the

manager of the land will introduce the space and welcome the

 

volunteers there.

 

By public transportation:

 

The group can arrive by plane to either the Aeroport Josep Tarradellas

Barcelona-El Prat or the Aeroport de Reus.

Information about departure: the project will end between 14:00 and

16:00, so the volunteers can start their traveling.