International Astronomical Youth Camp German 2004

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Every year the International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) takes place somewhere in Europe. About seventy people from many different countries live together for three weeks. They are between 16 and 24 years old and share a common interest: astronomy. The IAYC is different from most astronomical camps for two reasons: the international character and the fact that you carry out your own small research project, not just accepting facts but discovering them yourself. The IAYC is not like staying in a hotel and following a summer school or an astronomy course. Every participant with his or her own cultural background forms an important piece in the complex puzzle of camp life. As an IAYC participant, the success of the camp depends on your contribution.
To participate in the IAYC you must be between 16 and 24 years old. You must also be able to communicate in English. We use English as the common camp language, not only during the activities in the working groups and the non?astronomical programme, but throughout the entire camp. The aim of this is to discourage people from the same country or language group from spending all their time together. IAYC offers you a great opportunity to make friends from other countries and it would be a pity to waste that opportunity. Your English need not be perfect but you should be able to have a normal conversation without a dictionary.
The IAYC is an Astronomy Camp. Therefore you should be interested in science in general, and astronomy in particular. You have to be willing to carry out a project autonomously, though there is always your leader for support. We think financial background should not be a criterion for participating in the IAYC. If you cannot come to the IAYC for financial reasons (for example if you live in a country with a non-convertible currency), then contact us about our grant programme.

Observing at night and still catching enough sleep is only possible when you wake up late. Therefore, the IAYC day starts with breakfast at 12:00 p.m. After breakfast, the first working group session takes place. What you do in this session depends on the working group you choose. Details of these are given further on in this booklet by the leaders responsible.
The working group session lasts about two hours, and after that there is some free time. You can participate in one of the sport activities, learn how to develop photos, build and launch micro-rockets, sing in a choir, take a walk with your friends... you choose. If you feel like organising something yourself with other participants, great!
The participation fee for the IAYC 2004 will be 430 Euros. You will have to transfer this fee after you have received a confirmation of your acceptance. People having serious problems paying this participation fee, e.g. people from countries with non-convertible currencies, can apply for a grant. If you require our financial support, then contact Jảrg on the address below or write an email to info@iayc.org in order to obtain the application form for our limited grant programme.