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Good News - The Summer Hemophilia Camp in 2024 Will Be in Zubri Again!

The uncertainty surrounding the location of the 2024 summer hemophilia camp has been resolved, and we are happy to announce to all participants that the next edition will take place at our tried-and-tested and beloved RS Jasenka complex in Zubri in the Vysocina region, from 21 July to 2 August 2024. Daniel Simek will once again be the head counselor, and medical supervision will again be provided by the University Hospital Brno under the leadership of doc. MUDr. Jan Blatny, Ph.D. and physiotherapist Mgr. Marie Katzerova.

Where Is My Home? In Zubří!

After two editions in an alternative location, the summer haemophilia camp, well known under the abbreviation LHT, returned to the familiar setting of the Vysočina Highlands. In Zubří, a total of 34 travellers — including a few newcomers — together with an experienced team of leaders, medical staff, and physiotherapists explored the beauties of Czechia during the last days of August.

Summer Haemophilia Camp returns to Zubří

If the situation permits, we would like to hold the traditional children's haemophilia camp again this year. Below you will find information about prices and registration. ATTENTION, DATE CHANGE! The camp will take place from 21 to 31 August 2021 at the well-known Zubří Recreation Centre near Nové Město na Moravě. You can look forward to the proven team of counsellors and medical staff from previous years; Michael Bereň takes over the camp leadership baton and will be the head counsellor from next year onwards.

Summer camp moves to the Lužnice river valley

In the summer of 2020, the Summer Haemophilia Camp will take place towards the end of the holidays, from 15 to 29 August. The event is once again moving to a new location -- this time we have chosen the Lužnice Recreation Centre (https://www.rsluznice.cz/), situated near Tábor in South Bohemia. The facility will offer us comfortable cabins for accommodation, plenty of outdoor space on the riverbank, sufficient amenities, yet surrounded by nature. Vojtěch Horník remains the head counsellor, and the medical and physiotherapy aspects will be ensured by proven staff.

Summer Camp Information Update

Due to the sudden closure of the Zubri Recreation Centre, which we reported on in early February, we were forced to seek an alternative way to hold the 2019 Summer Haemophilia Camp. The good news is that we have found a solution and the camp will take place, but we had to make several compromises. The key change is the new camp dates — it will now run from July 28 to August 8, 2019. This is a shortened period from Sunday to Thursday; instead of the traditional two weeks, the camp will last 11 days. The location remains in the Vysocina region — Pension Safrankuv Mlyn (www.safrankuvmlyn.cz) will host us. Accommodation will this time be in a building, but the grounds will provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities (the facility is situated in a secluded spot surrounded by nature), as well as space for medical facilities and physiotherapy, including a private swimming pool.

Complications with the 2019 Summer Haemophilia Camp

We have recently received information from the Zubří Recreation Centre that they are forced to cancel all summer stays at the facility for operational reasons, meaning that our summer haemophilia camp cannot take place there either. We are currently working intensively to secure an alternative venue. We will do everything possible to change only the location and not the dates; however, given the relatively short time remaining until the summer holidays, we are not able to guarantee anything at this moment. Registration for the camp is still open — you can find the registration form at this link.

Zubří in ancient Greek garb

On the last June evening of 2018, a total of 34 Greek citizens were invited to a great feast in Kalipolis, held in the presence of the ancient Olympic gods, and which marked the beginning of a two-week contest for the favour of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, and the other Olympian gods. Yes, we are of course talking about the annual summer haemophilia camp, once again held in Zubří in the Vysočina region, which this year was thematically set in the spirit of ancient Greece.

Summer Haemophilia Camp 2018

With the new year comes the already promised further information about the traditional summer camp, along with registration details. Once again, we start right after the end of the school year -- the camp will take place from 30 June to 14 July 2018 at the well-known Zubří Recreation Centre near Nové Město na Moravě. You can look forward to the proven team of counsellors and medical staff from previous years, with Vojtěch Horník as the head counsellor.

Off to Zubri for Camp Again in 2017

The traditional children's hemophilia camp will also take place next year. Below you will find the first details about prices and registration. The dates remain the same -- the first two weeks of summer holidays -- so the camp will run from 1 to 15 July 2017 at the well-known Zubri Recreation Centre near Nove Mesto na Morave. You can look forward to the proven team of leaders and medical staff from previous years, and Vojtech Hornik will once again be the head counselor.

This year's summer camp is behind us

The beginning of this year's summer holidays in haemophilia circles belonged to a truly traditional event -- the Summer Haemophilia Camp. For the third time, we visited the beautiful setting of the Zubří Recreation Centre near Nové Město na Moravě. This year saw many new faces among the camp participants, but the team of counsellors was also partially refreshed compared to previous years. However, all newcomers handled their roles excellently, and the camp proceeded in a relaxed atmosphere.

Summer Haemophilia Camp 2016

The camp is still more than half a year away, but we are already bringing you the first more specific information and registration instructions. We have already announced the camp dates -- this time it will take place from 2 to 16 July 2016 at the Zubří Recreation Centre in the Vysočina Highlands. You can mark these two weeks in your diaries and look forward to them.

Good News -- The Summer Children's Camp Continues

The information published in the minutes of the Czech Hemophilia Society Council meeting on 25 August 2015, stating that this year's summer camp was the last one for Martin Bohun as head counselor, raised concerns. Will the camp continue? Will this long-standing showcase of the Society come to an end? The answer to the first question is yes, and to the second, no. We are very pleased that the camp will take place again next year, led by Vojtech Hornik. No fundamental changes to its format are expected.

Journey with the Little Prince

Almost everyone knows the book The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, whether child or adult. The book is full of beautiful quotes about life, love, and friendship, and many of us know some of the sayings by heart. In recent days, the 2015 haemophilia camp ended and with it our shared journey with the Little Prince. This year's camp-wide game was inspired by Exupery's most famous literary character and the adventures he experienced.

Summer Camp -- Back to Zubri Again

Dear campers, we are pleased to announce that the summer camp will take place as planned in 2015 as well. The Recreational Facility in Zubri in the Vysocina Highlands proved successful, so we have reserved it for the next two years. Next year we will return to the traditional two-week format, from 8 to 22 August. Those who plan to participate should keep this date in mind.

Zubří full of pirates and sailors

After years spent in the Beskydy Mountains, our camp moved a few kilometres further, to the Zubří recreational complex near Nové Město na Moravě. Here we spent just one week to try out the new environment and test our capabilities. The rich programme began on Saturday, 16 August, with an all-camp game launched by dividing the children and leaders into teams under the command of Baron Butterbrot Von Marmelade. In a themed setting, the Baron described his lifelong battle with the pirate Wilkinson and urged everyone present to help him find the way to the treasure, along with the promise of adventure on the shared journey.

Summer camp in the Vysočina Highlands

The final decision has been made about the venue for the children's summer camp. From the Beskydy mountains and forests, we are heading to the very heart of the Vysočina Highlands. The Ondrášův dvůr Recreation Centre will be replaced by Zubří near Nové Město na Moravě, which we hope will be equally successful for us.

Indian Summer at Ondrasov Dvur

For the ninth time, and most likely the last, our camp visited the Beskid mountain recreation center Ondrasov Dvur. Nearly 60 members of the Gothaj Indian tribe gathered here to unite in a common fight against the palefaces. We divided into four groups - Children of the Sun, Coyotes, Wakpa, and Peta Oyate - between which rivalry reigned during the stage games, but the everyday camp routine was the same for everyone.

Summer at Ondrášův dvůr

Come with us to our traditional camp at Ondrášův dvůr. The team of counsellors and medical staff is already looking forward to seeing you. Do not delay in sending your application -- places are once again limited. People with haemophilia and those with von Willebrand disease will of course be given priority.

Ondrášův Dvůr Lived the Olympics

On a weekend in mid-July, counsellors, doctors, a nurse, physiotherapists, and most importantly 42 children gathered for the eighth time at the Beskid Mountains facility Ondrášův Dvůr to spend the traditional two weeks together at the summer hemophilia camp. This year's Olympic Games in London were a major event, and so our camp-wide game also had an Olympic theme. This was reflected in nearly every activity at the camp -- the counsellors represented the Olympic Committee, the children went to train at the training centre, health issues were handled by the sports physician, and carbohydrates, fats, and proteins were replenished by the athletes at the nutrition centre.

Off to Ondrášův Dvůr

Along with our new website, we bring news for everyone who would like to participate in the summer haemophilia camp at Ondrášův Dvůr. Registration is available online — do not hesitate, places are limited again.

Photo Gallery: Summer Camp 2011 – A Year in the Country

Photo gallery from the 2011 summer hemophilia camp "A Year in the Country" at Ondřášův dvůr.

Photo Gallery: Summer Camp 2010 – The Hobbit, Battle of Arcikam

Photo gallery from the 2010 summer hemophilia camp "The Hobbit, Battle of Arcikam" at Ondřášův dvůr.

Photo Gallery: Summer Camp 2009 – Dr. Vapna Sanatorium

Photo gallery from the 2009 summer hemophilia camp "Dr. Vapna Sanatorium" at Ondřášův dvůr.

Photo Gallery: Summer Camp 2008 – Quest for the Holy Grail

Photo gallery from the 2008 summer hemophilia camp "Quest for the Holy Grail" at Ondřášův dvůr.