Swedish adventure

Not very sporty or not very sporty

You are not sporty or not very sporty. Low intensity stay, suitable for everyone. It is an opportunity to reconcile yourself with sport.

All levels

Technical level - All levels

Internships open to all levels, whether you are a beginner or an expert.
Depending on the courses, possibility of groups of levels.

Most of the time, lunches are picnics. In the evening at the campsite, meals are prepared by the whole group, or taken at the restaurant, depending on the opportunities.
Abroad, it will be difficult to offer catering as varied as in France.

Supervision adapted to 14/17 year olds: B.A.F.D. guide, assisted by B.A.F.A. animators (1 adult for 8 young people).
A local French-speaking guide supervises the group according to the activities

The UCPA is a youth and education association that respects all legislation concerning the protection of minors.
We remind you that the use of narcotics is prohibited during all our stays, that smoking in UCPA living areas is prohibited, as well as consuming alcohol. The UCPA reserves the right, after evaluating the situation, to immediately return any minor who has not respected these prohibitions. We draw your attention to the fact that all costs related to the return will be at your expense (in accordance with the general registration conditions on our site ucpa.com).

Level/Physical Intensity: *
This trip is accessible to anyone wishing to discover the Great North Lapland, its nature and culture, through several sports activities without difficulty. No experience is required to hike or canoe, but you must know how to swim 25 m (at least) and be able to put your head under water. You can attest to this ability yourself, or provide a certificate from a qualified authority (Fédération Française de Natation, lifeguard) (Article 3 of the decree of the Minister of Sport of 4 May 1995).
For further information on the conditions for entering the territory of Sweden,

Electricity
220 volt. Same sockets as in France for two-pin sockets (three-pin sockets with ground terminal are different).

Currency:
The local currency is the Swedish kronor. Bring some pocket money for drinks and personal expenses. Euro exchange will be possible during the stay but not every day and the exchange rate may not be the best. We advise you to provide the pocket money you want to give to your child in local currency before departure (preferably small bills).

On-site transport: Young people will be transported by night train between the 2 stages.

Accommodation: in a youth hostel in Stockholm and tent camping on the Nature stage

Weather: Summers in Sweden are temperate. They start from June to mid-August. Maximum temperatures then oscillate between 20 and 25°C on average. During the day, the temperature can rise very high but the evenings are always cooler than in France. In July the sun almost does not set...

“No specific vaccination is required for the destination. However, it is imperative to be up to date with mandatory vaccinations. We invite you to consult the Health page of the country visited on the France Diplomatie website, which may recommend certain vaccinations or treatments before departure. Consult your doctor if necessary to assess your child's health condition.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
“IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “" medical care abroad "” guarantee and a “" repatriation "” guarantee including “" search and rescue costs "”.”
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

Winters are cold and summers are mild.
Rainfall is well distributed throughout the year and is not abundant (on average: 525 mm per year).

Temperatures:

In winter:
Average lows between December and February: -3°C.
Average maxima between December and February: 3°C.
The dryness and stability of the air make it easy to withstand these temperatures.

In summer:
Average minimum between June and August: 14°C.
Average of the maxima between June and August: 21°C.

Lulea: Youth Hostel in the city center
Boden: Isolated campsite in the middle of nature near the sports activities base. equipped with kitchen, activity room, toilet and shower, a common room with tables and chairs for entertainment.
Canoe Raid: 1 night in a refuge on an island surrounded by nature equipped with a sauna in each chalet.
Stockholm: Youth hostel accessible from the city center by subway in private rooms with 4 to 6 beds.

If your child is affected by a food allergy or intolerance, immediately after registering, you must complete the online questionnaire detailing their allergy (s).
The link to the allergy questionnaire is available in the first chapter of the attachment “Health Liaison Sheet”.
Go to UCPA.com or directly to the health page.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/sante
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-allergies

ATTENTION: To guarantee your departure, it is imperative to complete the “TRAVEL FORMALITIES” form now in the “Services” section of your personal space. In the event that this information is not provided, you risk being denied boarding by the company.
https://www.ucpa.com/ucpa-et-vous/formulaire-apis

“No specific vaccination is required for the destination. However, it is imperative to be up to date with mandatory vaccinations. We invite you to consult the Health page of the country visited on the France Diplomatie website, which may recommend certain vaccinations or treatments before departure. Consult your doctor if necessary to assess your child's health condition.

European Health Insurance Card: Before your departure, remember to get the European Health Insurance Card, it will allow you to benefit from medical care coverage. To obtain it, contact your health insurance fund.

Insurance: No additional travel insurance is included in your registration.
“IMPORTANT: We remind you that it is essential that you have at least one “" medical care abroad "” guarantee and a “" repatriation "” guarantee including “" search and rescue costs "”.”
https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/

The Nautical Pass is mandatory for the practice of aquatic activities. Please provide your child with the “Know How to Swim” school certificate or formerly called: Test prior to the practice of nautical activities in ACM. In the absence of this document, your child will not be able to participate in aquatic activities.
https://www.education.gouv.fr/bo/15/Hebdo30/MENE1514345A.htm