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The ARC 2026 Camps at Straja

Tabără gratuită pentru copiii și tinerii români de pretutindeni, aventură montană, tradiții autentice și limba română, în inima Munților Vâlcan.

Cost
Free
Who it's for
Romanians from the diaspora
Enrollment
12–26 June 2026
Where
The Straja Resort
The ARC 2026 Camps at Straja
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In 2026, the Straja mountain resort hosts one of the ARC Camps – the government camp program dedicated to Romanian children and young people everywhere. It is a completely freecamp, organized as part of the "ARC" 2026 Program of the Department for Romanians Everywhere (DPRP), and for us it is the first edition of our collaboration with this program.

Vin copii și tineri români din afara granițelor, iar tabăra se ține în întregime în limba română. Stăm în Munții Vâlcan, la Straja, și programul e făcut ca ei să vorbească românește toată ziua, nu doar la ore.

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About the ARC Program

The "ARC" ("Home in Romania") Program is a government program coordinated by the Department for Romanians Everywhere, an institution within the Government of Romania. The program's stated aim is to give Romanian children, pupils, students and young people from the diaspora and the historic communities the chance to discover Romania, to deepen their knowledge of the Romanian language and to come into contact with Romanian cultural and identity values.

The 2026 edition is the 17th edition of the program and offers, at national level, around 9,000 free places, in 8 locations across Romania, in the period 30 June – 1 September 2026. The entire program – accommodation, meals and the educational, cultural, artistic, sporting and recreational activities – is supported by the Romanian state. For Tabere Straja, this edition marks the first collaboration with the ARC Program.

What we do at Straja

At Straja, the program combines adventure in the heart of nature with the discovery of authentic Romanian traditions and with workshops that encourage communication in Romanian and team spirit. Among the experiences the participants have:

  • Adventure and personal-development activities in the heart of nature
  • A mountain hike to the Straja Peak, at an altitude of 1868 m
  • Hikes and discovering the beauty of the Jiu Valley
  • Traditional activities together with the "Ținutul Momârlanilor" Association
  • Educational, cultural and recreational workshops that encourage communication in Romanian
  • Access to the pool, games and themed evenings
  • A campfire and moments that create friendships for life

Trips and attractions

In addition to the activities in the resort, the children go on trips to some of the most beautiful attractions in the area:

  • A visit to Corvin Castle (the Hunyadi Castle), a landmark of Romania's history and culture
  • A trip to the spectacular waterfalls on Valea Mării, at the foot of the Retezat National Park
  • Vizite la obiectivele din Valea Jiului

The team that accompanies them

Copiii sunt însoțiți permanent de instructori, profesori, animatori și coordonatori. E aceeași echipă care ține taberele de vară și de iarnă de la Straja.

Who the camp is for

The ARC Camps are aimed at Romanian children and young people from outside Romania's borders – from the diaspora and the historic communities, with the status of "Romanians everywhere" – who have a knowledge of Romanian that allows them to communicate and take part in activities. In line with the "ARC" program, it is aimed at Romanian children, pupils, students and young people everywhere, and the enrollment application is also open to young people who wish to take part as volunteers.

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation is at The Dor de Munte Guesthouse and at neighboring guesthouses, all located in the center of the Straja mountain resort. The conditions are good, in a safe, friendly environment suited to groups of children and young people. As part of the ARC program, accommodation and meals are provided free of charge.

Register

Participation in the ARC 2026 Camps is completely free, being supported by the Romanian state. Straja merely hosts the camp – enrollment is done exclusively on the official platform of the Department for Romanians Everywhere, during the window of 12-26 June 2026. We do not use a form of our own on the site for this camp.

The enrollment procedure is carried out through the diplomatic missions (embassies and consulates), educational institutions, Romanian organizations and associations abroad, as well as through places of worship. The specific sessions and dates of the Straja camp will be announced later.

Afiș oficial: START la înscrieri în Taberele ARC 2026, 12-26 iunie 2026, pe dprp.arc.inspect.com.ro
Afișul oficial al Programului ARC 2026: Departamentul pentru Românii de Pretutindeni.

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Do you have questions about the camp at Straja? You can write to us at contact@taberestraja.ro, call us at 0727 851 654 or contact us through the page Contact.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ARC camp at Straja free?

Yes. Participation is completely free, being supported by the Romanian state through the ARC 2026 Program. Accommodation, meals and the educational, cultural, artistic, sporting and recreational activities are covered by the program.

Who can sign up?

Romanian children and young people from outside Romania's borders – from the diaspora and the historic communities – who have the status of "Romanians everywhere" and a knowledge of Romanian that allows them to take part in activities. The program is aimed at children, pupils, students and young people; the application is also open to volunteers.

How do I sign up?

Enrollment is done exclusively online, on the official DPRP platform (dprp.arc.inspect.com.ro), during the window of 12-26 June 2026. The procedure can also be carried out through embassies, consulates, educational institutions, Romanian organizations abroad or places of worship.

Where does the camp take place?

At the Straja mountain resort, in the heart of the Vâlcan Mountains, in the Jiu Valley area, one of the most highly regarded camp destinations in Romania. Accommodation is in the center of the resort, at Pensiunea Dor de Munte and at neighboring guesthouses.

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