Eco-Education Camp in Perkalaba: Who Runs It and How to Book It

Perkalaba is a remote village in the highlands of the Carpathians, located on the border of Verkhovynskyi National Nature Park and Cheremoskyi National Nature Park. Here, among forested hills and the sound of the Perkalab River, the Frankfurt Zoological Society helped create a space for an eco-education camp for children, which begins operating in June. 

Perkalaba offers everything needed for children to spend a comfortable week or more in nature while taking part in high-quality environmental education activities: safari tents with beds, toilets, showers, a common gathering area, and equipment for exploring nature. With the support of FZS, the environmental educators from the national parks developed engaging camp programmes and are now ready to welcome young visitors. 

Eco-Education Camps by Cheremoskyi and Verkhovynskyi National Nature Parks 

• Organized groups of children from schools, NGOs, or youth clubs located within these national parks or in neighbouring communities are welcome to participate. 
• The camps will be led by environmental educators following specially developed programmes.
• To learn about camp dates, the number of available places, and programme details, please contact the national park teams (contact information is provided at the end of this article). 

Organizing Your Own Camp at the Site 

• If you are a teacher, NGO leader, youth club coordinator, or sports school coach, you can organize your own camp at the Perkalaba site.
• The camp space is available for organized groups of children from any region of Ukraine.
• Available dates, capacity, and booking conditions can be obtained directly from the national parks. 

Important: Your camp programme must include an environmental education component, which will be organized and delivered by the environmental educators of the national parks. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I book the camp through the Frankfurt Zoological Society? 

No. Bookings and all related inquiries are handled exclusively by Cheremoskyi National Nature Park and Verkhovynskyi National Nature Park. Our team supported the construction of the camp, the procurement of equipment, and the development of the environmental education programmes. The organization and implementation of the camps are managed by the national park teams. 

Can my child attend the camp individually? 

No. The camp is available only for organized groups of children. 

How can we get to the camp? 

Children living within or near Verkhovynskyi and Cheremoskyi National Nature Parks can use the eco-education buses with Mr. Slug, provided they are not already booked for other trips. Visitors from other regions of Ukraine who are organizing their own camps can also use these buses for transportation from the nearest railway station, subject to availability. 

How to Contact the National Parks 

Verkhovynskyi National Nature Park: +380 97 525 55 87 

Cheremoskyi National Nature Park: +380 96 112 86 93 

Please call during working hours only: Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.