One of the basic things I learned at the camp was to be open to people. I had the opportunity to meet many people and learned to evaluate them on their personality rather than physical appearance.
Young campers from various parts of the world meet and find the opportunity to develop themselves in areas which they will select according to their own interests from a diverse array of choices.
This is a unique programme desinged to bring out the very best in teenagers and help them to maximize their potential in many different areas..
During this programme, they will learn about independence, interdependence and tolerance, while establishing international friendships.
Sports
The sports program administered by young counselors experienced in their fields, offers sports training for everybody and at every level.
Basketball Tennis Badminton Football Hockey Dart Mountain Biking Archery Frisbee Baseball Table Tennis Volleyball
Arts & Crafts
The objective is the discovery by the campers of their capabilities, and self development in the areas they are interested, in the company of young trainers who are graduates of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Painting - Ceramic - Photography Ceramics Studio Photography Club Drawing Watercolor Batique Wood carving and painting Music - Dance Camp orchestra and vocal group Dance Club Music corner Kareoke and play-back nights Solo and group concert
Drama Play production Costume and scene Music selection Play staging
Outdoor Activities
Camp Future Stars attaches importance to this program and enriches the program content each year with the belief that getting acquainted with the natural environment and developing skills for living outdoors contributes to the development of self confidence and the leadership features in campers.
Discovering the hidden beauties of Uludağ Walk to the summit Rock climbing Theoretical and practical training for living in the outdoors Nutrition and finding water in the outdoors Survival training in the outdoors Weather forecast First aid applications in the outdoors Navigation Map and compass reading Mountaineer knots
Camp Nights
For Camp Future Stars, every night at the camp is very special and remembered with a smile even after long years. Various evening activities are organized. Camp fire, corn and music Camp cinema Treasure hunt Night in the outdoors debate nights Moonlight Olympics Disco Camp orchestra concert Counselors shows Theater group shows Talent shows Kareoke and many other unforgettable surprises...
Trips
Each group spends 2 days in the camping period on a recreation trip outside the camp. The trip program is identified from among 3 options by the campers in the trip group. Trip I: Bursa, the Capitol of the Ottomans: The Green Tomb, Tombs of Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi , Tophane, lunch at the historical Iskender Kebap House, Ulu Cami (the Grand Mosque), the Covered Bazaar and sunset under the 600 year old historical plane tree Trip II: Amusement at Bursa: Cinema, lunch, bowling tournament and shopping. Trip III: Aqua Park and Amusements: Pool, tennis, water amusements and hamburger-cola at the pool side at Club Altın Ceylan.
International Camp Day
Campers from different nations present their countries on International Camp Day in a hall decorated with national flags, where traditional food is served, an unforgettable experience for the whole camp
Campers from Overseas Countries
Camp Future Stars has hosted the youth of 40 different countries at the summer camps since the year 1996. Minimum 10% of campers who participate in the camp between the dates of July 17 - 31 each year consist of students from overseas countries. Foreign campers, who get acquainted with the Camp Future Stars organization through student exchange programs and Turkish families living abroad, continue their friendships with the Turkish campers even after the camp.
Countries of overseas campers who have participated in Camp Future Stars since the year 1996:
Belgium, France, Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, Austria, England, Canada, Australia, USA, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Greece, Israel, Norway, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Slovenia, Hungary, Ukraine, Bosnia Herzegovina, Egypt, Russia, Mongolia and Holland.
Future Leaders Program
As a unique part of this programme, campers take part in community services on environment protection, caring handicapped, visiting children’s homes and helping homeless children. This increases the campers’ awareness on their surroundings, and helps them to understand and appreciate what they have.