The ARC 2026 Camps at Straja

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.

Sign up for free on the official ARC platform

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:

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:

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.

Go to the official ARC platform and sign up for free

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.

Tabăra de Sport și Nutriție pentru Adulți 2027

What do we do?

We conquer mountain peaks, visit caves and waterfalls, learn where to place and how to pitch a tent, which plants are edible, how to build a campfire, prepare some of our own meals or snacks at the guesthouse, on the grill or in a cauldron, test our limits in the adventure park and learn dozens of sports and movement games with teachers and coaches from UNEFS Bucharest.

Educational, cultural and fun activities are ever-present. We have lessons in nutrition, physical education, massage and psychology. We also have fun every evening with karaoke, parties, cabin games, night hikes, films on the projector, and we look back at the photos and footage taken during the day.

The trips within the camps will be to the Straja Resort, to caves and waterfalls in the Retezat mountains, plus other surprise locations.

The aim of the summer camp for adults is to help participants lose weight on their little holiday while feeling good, making friends and gaining confidence in themselves. Losing weight doesn't mean a tasteless, unsatisfying diet. We cook healthy, tasty dishes and portion every meal appropriately.

The mission of the summer camp for adults is to instill healthy lifestyle habits in young people and adults (nutrition, exercise, emotional balance) that they can keep up when they return home.

Where do we stay?

The chalet at the Straja Resort. The camp is all-inclusive; the participants don't need pocket money. The camp price includes transport and entry fees to the tourist attractions visited, all the materials needed to run the activities, as well as other items: T-shirts, individual and framed group photos and certificates. Excursiile opționale au un cost de 150 lei/pers.

What do we eat?

We have 3 main meals and snacks, all healthy and carefully prepared, under the guidance of the nutritionist. At camp, the first meal is dinner and the last meal is breakfast.

With whom?

The Tabere Straja team is young and enthusiastic, with specialists in countless fields: teachers and coaches from UNEFS Bucharest, sports instructors, nutritionist-dieticians, psychologists, actors, cooks and more.

Reduceri Tabere Vară 2027

These discounts cannot be combined.

Tabăra de Aventură pentru Preșcolari 2027

What do we do?

"Tabere Straja changes destinies" – a bold statement that children, parents and instructors alike have made in turn. We all know that positive change happens when we step out of our comfort zone. That's why our program is made up of a wide range of activities, carefully chosen by specialists from different fields: physical-education and sports teachers, mountain rescuers, ski and snowboard instructors, psychologists, nutritionist-dieticians, art, music and dance teachers, doctors and athletes of national and international renown.

From the very first hours of camp, the participants get to know their surroundings: the slopes where they ski in winter, the Heroes' Cross, the adventure parks, the Straja Hermitage, Baloo the bear, the sheepfold, beech and fir forests, and they take in the peaks of over 2500 m, Păpușa and Peleaga.

Children of all ages, arriving from all over the country, get to know each other through games as well as through free conversation. Games have a powerful appeal for children and teenagers and an educational value through their wealth of ideas, by heightening emotions and engaging the intellect and the spirit of organization — that is why they are a core activity in our camps, alongside the adventure park trail and the hikes.

The children's artistic side is developed through stone painting, dance choreography and gymnastics, but also through the nutrition and psychology lessons. In the evening, we enjoy fun activities: a campfire, parties, an open-air film, a talent show and cabin games. We place great emphasis on keeping to the schedule, mutual respect, discipline and hygiene, with the participants being equal in front of the instructors. Of course, safety comes first at Tabere Straja.

The parents take part in some of the activities and trips with the children, but they also have dedicated activities: hot tub, sauna, live music, off-road and more.

The adventure camp for preschoolers,
Se organizează de 17 ani,
With children and parents from all over the country,
Eager for the adventure at Straja.
–
We paint on stones, we draw,
We eat berries too,
In the adventure park we climb,
To push past our limits.
–
At Pensiunea Retezat we begin with horse riding,
The pool and the tubing round off the fun.
Campfire, hikes for the parents too,
For mischievous children and well-behaved ones alike.
–
Read the information on the site,
And then you can give us a call,
The instructors, like no others,
You could say they're the very best.

Trips (optional)

We recommend choosing at least one of the optional trips. Price 30 €/child:

  1. Retezat trip: the Valea Mării waterfalls, a circuit of activities at Pensiunea Retezat: horse riding, tubing, climbing wall, rock adventure park, zip line, themed trail "The Forest and Its Tenants";
  2. Keops trip: a selection of activities from the complex;
  3. Trip to Hunedoara: Corvin Castle, the Little Trains Museum, Bolii Cave.
  4. Trip to Dinosaur World Transylvania: visiting the complex, outdoor games, mini zip lines, a visit to the animals. Optionally, for an extra fee, inflatable slides, an adventure park, a ride on a tractor-pulled "little train";
  5. Trip to Târgu Jiu: the works of Brâncuși and the Ana Summer Events pool;
  6. Parâng trip: a hike to the Parângul Mic Peak and Lake Mija for those who are fit enough;
  7. Canyoning at Cheile Buții or Valea Mării (wading through the stream and jumping into waterfalls, in wetsuits).

The trip price includes: transport, access to the activities and attractions, a packed lunch and snacks.

What do we eat?

We have 3 main meals and snacks, all healthy and carefully prepared, under the guidance of the nutritionist. At camp, the first meal is dinner and the last meal is breakfast.

With whom?

The Tabere Straja team is young and enthusiastic, with specialists in countless fields: teachers and coaches from UNEFS Bucharest, sports instructors, nutritionist-dieticians, psychologists, actors, cooks and more.

Reduceri Tabere Vară 2027

These discounts cannot be combined and do not apply to prices that are already reduced.

Over 5000 preschoolers and parents have come through our doors at camp. Camps for you and your family!

Tabăra de Aventură pentru Elevi 2027

What do we do?

The Straja Resort – At our camps, the participants, as well as the teachers and other supervisors, truly feel like they're on an active holiday, full of activities led by warm-hearted and professional instructors.

We all know that positive change happens when we step out of our comfort zone. That's why our program is made up of a wide range of activities, carefully chosen by specialists from different fields: physical-education and sports teachers, mountain rescuers, ski and snowboard instructors, psychologists, nutritionist-dieticians, art, music and dance teachers, doctors and athletes of national and international renown.

From the very first hours of camp, the participants get to know their surroundings: the slopes where they ski in winter, the Heroes' Cross, the adventure parks, the Straja Hermitage, Baloo the bear, the sheepfold, beech and fir forests, and they take in the peaks of over 2500 m, Păpușa and Peleaga.

Children of all ages, arriving from all over the country, get to know each other through games as well as through free conversation. Games have a powerful appeal for children and teenagers and an educational value through their wealth of ideas, by heightening emotions and engaging the intellect and the spirit of organization — that is why they are a core activity in our camps, alongside the adventure park trail and the hikes.

The children's artistic side is developed through stone painting, dance choreography and gymnastics, but also through the nutrition and psychology lessons. In the evening, we enjoy fun activities: a campfire, parties, an open-air film, a talent show and cabin games. We place great emphasis on keeping to the schedule, mutual respect, discipline and hygiene, with the participants being equal in front of the instructors. Of course, safety comes first at Tabere Straja.

Parâng resort – We chose to open a new location especially for participants from previous camps at the Straja Resort who want to try new activities and see special places. Our host is the C.S.S. Petroșani chalet, with staff experienced in working with groups of athletes, so the food is well chosen and well cooked, the rooms have their own bathrooms, and there are indoor spaces for activities. If needed, 100 meters away, we also turn to the U.N.E.F.S. Bucharest Chalet, both for activity spaces and for accommodation and meals. In about an hour from check-in, you reach the Parângul Mic peak at an altitude of 2074 meters. The panorama this place offers is exceptionally beautiful.

Have you seen how many interesting activities we do at Tabere Straja?
A morning warm-up, hikes,
Lots of games, no mischief,
Tubing and horse riding,
Adventure and fun.
–
We swim, we climb,
We paint on stones, we draw,
We ride the zip line,
A campfire as evening falls.
–
We visit special places,
With friends from all over the country,
We eat cereal with milk too,
Come along to Straja yourself.
–
Read the information on the site,
And then you can give us a call,
The instructors, like no others,
You could say they're the very best.

Trips (optional)

We recommend choosing at least one of the optional trips. Price 30 €/child:

  1. Retezat trip: the Valea Mării waterfalls, a circuit of activities at Pensiunea Retezat: horse riding, tubing, climbing wall, rock adventure park, zip line, themed trail "The Forest and Its Tenants";
  2. Keops trip: a selection of activities from the complex;
  3. Trip to Hunedoara: Corvin Castle, the Little Trains Museum, Bolii Cave.
  4. Trip to Dinosaur World Transylvania: visiting the complex, outdoor games, mini zip lines, a visit to the animals. Optionally, for an extra fee, inflatable slides, an adventure park, a ride on a tractor-pulled "little train";
  5. Trip to Târgu Jiu: the works of Brâncuși and the Ana Summer Events pool;
  6. Parâng trip: a hike to the Parângul Mic Peak and Lake Mija for those who are fit enough;
  7. Canyoning at Cheile Buții or Valea Mării (wading through the stream and jumping into waterfalls, in wetsuits).

The trip price includes: transport, access to the activities and attractions, a packed lunch and snacks.

What do we eat?

We have 3 main meals and snacks, all healthy and carefully prepared, under the guidance of the nutritionist. At camp, the first meal is dinner and the last meal is breakfast.

The Tabere Straja team

The Tabere Straja team is made up of specialists from countless fields: teachers and coaches from UNEFS Bucharest, sports instructors, nutritionist-dieticians, psychologists, actors, cooks, musicians, competitive athletes, mountaineers, ski and snowboard instructors, and more.

Reduceri Tabere Vară 2027

These discounts cannot be combined.

Over 15,000 school-age children have successfully taken part in Tabere Straja. Come to Straja yourself for the adventure of your summer!

Tabăra de Sănătate – Straja 2027

The first weight-loss camp for overweight children in Romania.

Who is it for?

Children and teenagers aged 7 to 18 who have weight problems or who want to take up a healthy lifestyle. Some of the participants don't have weight problems — they come for the rich program and the fun of the camp.

What do we do?

Specific mountain activities, personal-development activities, hands-on nutrition workshops, sporting activities and many other educational activities. We conquer mountain peaks, visit caves and waterfalls, learn how to pitch and set up a tent, build a campfire, cook outdoors and test our limits in the Adventure Park. Alongside teachers and coaches from UNEFS Bucharest, we learn dozens of sports and movement games that help us improve our mobility, coordination and posture. We learn in a practical, enjoyable and age-appropriate way about balanced eating and the role of nutrition in a healthy lifestyle. We do educational, personal-development and self-esteem-building activities, as well as individual and group cognitive-behavioral therapy coordinated by specialists in the field.

Each evening we also organize fun activities: parties, cabin games, karaoke, night hikes, film screenings, girls' and boys' nights and so on.

The participants who are in the best physical shape can go on a tent hike to the glacial lakes in the Retezat National Park.

The health camp for overweight children,
Is aimed at school-age children,
With or without weight problems,
To reach a fitness level that will amaze you.
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Nutrition lessons, fun, hikes,
Activities for teenagers and children,
Prepared by a multidisciplinary team,
To complement their schooling.
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Sports teachers, a psychologist and a nutritionist,
Prepare a dream camp,
With games, an adventure park, swimming and training,
Horse riding, art and health, all the way.
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Read the information on the site,
And then you can give us a call,
Three weeks of fun,
Alongside the very best.

About the Health Camp

The first camp in Romania aimed at children and teenagers with weight problems, but also at those who want a holiday full of experiences. Our approach is multidisciplinary and we have specialists from three fields: nutrition, sport and psychology. Weight loss is controlled and carefully monitored throughout the camp.

Our aim is to help children and teenagers with weight problems achieve a healthy weight and emotional balance in a positive way, gaining self-confidence and new friends.

In Romania, more than 1 in 4 children are overweight or obese, and the number is rising. At the Health Camp, we will not make obesity into a bigger problem than it is, because we know that an ideal weight is not achieved through a tasteless diet, restrictions and going hungry. We know there is no miracle diet, and that is why, over 21 days, our mission is to instill a balanced lifestyle in the children, promoting healthy behaviors and habits that they can keep up when they return home.

We don't want to make losing weight a goal, but a result achieved the right way!

Each year, parents are invited to take part in the last four days of the camp. They follow the same program, but also join activities dedicated to them, such as: meetings, discussions and activities with the psychologist and nutritionist. This way, we encourage adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family and maintaining the results over the long term.

Where do we stay?

The chalet at the Straja Resort. The camp is all-inclusive; the participants don't need pocket money. The camp price includes transport and entry fees to the tourist attractions visited, all the materials needed to run the activities, as well as other items: T-shirts, individual and framed group photos and certificates.

What do we eat?

The camp menu includes 3 meals and 2 snacks, all healthy, designed and prepared under the guidance of the Nutritionist-Dietician, in line with the energy and nutritional needs specific to the age group and the activities carried out at the camp.

With whom?

Reduceri Tabăra de Sănătate Vară 2027

These discounts cannot be combined.

We want happy children, and to help them grow into healthy adults!