Summer CASTLE Camp 2021
JULY 26 - AUGUST 1
35-40 CAMPERS
6 DAYS OF STUDY
Creative Activities for Students Together Learning English
CASTLE Camp is a project of the Lviv Regional Youth Center designed to empower youth through learning English in a non formal and critical thinking environment.
Our Mission
CASTLE Camp seeks to empower and inspire as many young people as possible to become leaders, get involved as volunteers, and bring their passion back to their communities.
Total English Emersion

Ridiculous Camp Chants

Forever Memories

CASTLE Camp History
Building futures since 2017
Katherine Fitch, an American Peace Corps volunteer and a graduate of Indiana Western University, came to Ukraine in 2016 and began working with the Lviv Regional Youth Center (LRYC) as a youth development volunteer. In 2017 she aided the LRYC in organizing the first ever CASTLE camp which was held in . After the initial success of the camp, the LRYC has expanded the reach of CASTLE Camp by introducing mini-camps in the winter and spring. Since its induction, CASTLE Camp has empowered approximately 30 Ukrainian counselors, 5 Junior Directors, and 110 campers.
CASTLE Camp History
Building futures since 2017
Katherine Fitch, an American Peace Corps volunteer and a graduate of Indiana Western University, came to Ukraine in 2016 and began working with the Lviv Regional Youth Center (LRYC) as a youth development volunteer. In 2017 she aided the LRYC in organizing the first ever CASTLE camp which was held in . After the initial success of the camp, the LRYC has expanded the reach of CASTLE Camp by introducing mini-camps in the winter and spring. Since its induction, CASTLE Camp has empowered approximately 30 Ukrainian counselors, 5 Junior Directors, and 110 campers.
Meet our Directors
Vasyl Shatruk
Lviv Regional Youth Center Director
CASTLE Camp Co-Director/Co-Founder
Born in the Ivano-Frankivsk region, surrounded by mountains,
I graduated from Ivan Franko University of Lviv with the specialty of Translation Studies. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy travelling, playing guitar or hanging out with friends. I am excited to be a part of CASTLE Camp for the third year, because, I like to organize projects, which help young people find success.
Vika Kharyk
CASTLE Camp Co-Director
Hi everyone!
I’m Vika. I’m one of the directors of Castle camp.I was a camper and a counselor at Castle camp. I’ve been volunteering at Lviv Regional Youth Center. I’m keen on traveling, psychology, dancing and languages (teaching and learning). Meeting new people, self-improvement and getting new experience is really exciting and important to me.
Iryna Manzholenko
CASTLE Camp Co-Director
Hey guys! I’m Iryna and I am one of the directors of the camp. Currently I am pursuing Master’s in linguistics and working as a military interpreter. I enjoy psychology, dancing and watching movies.
So EXCITED to see you all here and I am sure that we will have a great time!
Kristina Kachur
CASTLE Camp Junior Director
My name is Kristina, I'm a junior director of Castle Camp.
I'm doing my Bachelor`s degree in Business Sociology. I love reading books, learning psychology, dancing, having fun with people. I'm clumsy in dancing, but it doesn't stop me. I believe that everyone deserves to reach their dreams. So be proud of who you are❤️
So happy to meet you all
✨✨See you soon✨✨
Meet our Counselors
The smartest people work every day to provide the most interesting and exciting camp in Ukraine
Anastasia Bilak
Hi, my name is Anastasiia but my friends call me Bilka
I work as a fitness instructor and a copywriter/project manager in a web studio. I am out-going, active and funny, so I would love to get to know ya’ll!!!!!!!!!!
Sofia Samina
My name is Sofiia. I was a camper at Castle camp two years ago, so probably I’ve already met some people here :)
I’m a Marvel geek, Potterhead and book lover. Aaand I can tell you a lot about CGI and how your favorite cartoons and movies are made :)
Polina Pilipenko
My name is Polina and I'm an English tutor living in Lviv
I just love meeting new people, learning new things, dancing, doing yoga and playing the guitar (hope we'll do it together as well).

I also enjoy a good laugh and a nice conversation so feel free to talk to me anytime!

Katheryna Politytska
I’m Katherine and I’m 22 years old.
My passion is a dancing and I work as a choreographer at the dance studio. Also I’m study manager at international IT teen accelerator Ampli and I really like my job.
Almost 2 years I’m an ecologist and I’m doing a lot of projects related to ecology. So if u want to dance someday, feel free to ask me about dance classes)

Yura Yatsiv
My name is Yura. I am 18 years old. I study computer science in Ternopil and work there (in Ternopil), although I come from Zolochev. I have been a participant twice in CASTLE camp and this year I want to try myself as a young councelor.
I think we will all have fun and interesting time in this camp.
Ioanna Stadnytska
I am Ioanna, a kid from a southern city of the endless sun - Mykolaiv.

I am a keen traveler and have visited all Ukrainian regions but one. Railway feels like home to me and I can spend hours on end gazing at the skies and fields.
Music is another thing to make me feel alive.
When I was younger, I used to be keen on learning languages, and now I want to share that joy with the campers.
I expect this camp to be a remarkable and fruitful summer adventure and I'm looking forward to having a marvelous time with you!
Khrystyna Pavlykh
My name is Khrystyna, and I extremely love nature (I'm a biologist, btw
). My whole life is connected to music, I am a "Cheremosh" ensemble singer, and I sing everywhere all the time. I love traveling and all adventures during the way. My favourite books are about psychology and healthy nutrition. Healthy food and nutrition is my the latest activity - recently I started my own blog.
I'm always open to new experience and meeting new people, so feel free to contact me!
Yaryna 
a little bit of this, a little bit of that

taking pics of everyone and everything, mixed music taste, scout, no life without water, zodiac signs as a joke, eco - it’s all about me, so, nice to meet you ;)

if you like pizza, Remarque and spontaneous walks - we will definitely become friends.


Our students about the course
Our Sponsors
CASTLE Camp was made possible thanks to the generous donation made by the following organizations
Our partners
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to write us.
Contacts us
whatsuplryc@gmail.com
+380322 612 275

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