Under the organisation of Union of Slovenian Associations “Europe Now” the Third camp of children of Slovenian origin from BiH was held from 21-24 June 2013 at the Boračko Lake.
Project leader was the Slovenian Association of Citizens Zenica while the organisation was supported by the Scout Association of the Municipality of Zenica. Financial support for the project was provided by the Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad as well as donors from BiH.
The following associations sent children to the camp: Association of Slovenians RS „Triglav“ Banja Luka, Association of Citizens of Slovenian Origin Tuzla, Slovenian Association „Cankar“ Sarajevo and Associations of Slovenians Vršac and Zrenjanin, Serbia. There were 23 children participating.
The aims of camping were to present Slovenia, some Slovenian customs and its cultural and natural sights, raising awareness among the young people about the importance of preservation of own culture, language and identity, as well as encouraging young members of Slovenian associations in BiH and Serbia to be more active in their respective associations and Union „Europe Now“. During the camp, children had a lot of activities on the programme consisting of different workshops, working with instructors, sport activities, learning about Slovenia, but they also found time for recreation, swimming and socialising. Given the atmosphere during camping, one can tell that the project contributed to accomplishing the set goals. Children enjoyed participating in the workshops with teacher Rut Zlobec and in the end expressed their wish to socialise again with her and new friends from Serbia.
