Bulletin 2 – Final instructions Silva O´camp 2026:
Dear O-friends, Silva Camp is just around the corner – we’ll all meet in Vidnava next week! Please read the following important information to help you prepare:
Camp starts with lunch (between 1-2 p.m). Info about precamp you can find here
🏕️ 1. Accommodation
- Most foreign participants will stay in log cabins (4 people per cabin). Each team’s cabins are grouped together; coaches will decide on the rooming arrangements.
- Some participants will stay in tents, each equipped with
- An inflatable mattress
- An entrance hall
- Two separate bedrooms (2 people each)
- All tents are new and comfortable.
- All participants must bring their own sleeping bags, even those in cabins. Small pillows and sheets will be provided.
🍽️ 2. Food
- Fullboard begin with lunch on arrival day and end with lunch on departure day.
- Daily meals include:
- Buffet breakfast
- 2 warm meals (lunch, dinner)
- 1 snack
- Soft drinks available all day
🎒 3. What to Bring
Don’t forget to pack:
- Sleeping bag
- Casual wear
- Orienteering + sports wear
- Orienteering gear (SI card, compass, shoes)
- Hygiene items
- Towel
- Headlight
- Personal medication (if needed)
- Special diet food
- Insurance + travel documents
- Swimwear
Please avoid large luggage – space in tents and cabins is limited.
⚠️ 3. Medical certificate
In accordance with the new Czech legislation aimed at ensuring the health and safety of children at all outdoor events, we are required to obtain a medical eligibility certificate for each participant.
In practice, this means submitting two documents:
- Medical certificate of fitness for a child to participate in a summer camp – this document must be certified by a doctor. You are welcome to use our sample form or any equivalent document that meets the standards of your country.
- Declaration of Good Health – this document only needs to be signed by a parent or another legal guardian of the child, with no doctor’s visit required.
We understand that visiting a pediatrician before the camp may represent a slight inconvenience for families; however, for Czech participants, this has been a standard practice for several years. If a child already holds a valid medical certificate of fitness from another similar event that is not older than 2 years, it can be accepted.
📱 4. Mobile Signal & Updates
- Mobile signal at the campsite is limited.
- Daily updates (results, maps, photos) will be posted on the Silva Camp website and social media, so parents can follow along.
💰 5. Money & Shops
- A camp buffet will offer sweets and soda drinks (cash only – CZK).
- A sports shop by O’Land will open during camp (EUR accepted).
- Currency exchange (EUR to CZK) will be available on-site.
🧭 6. Teams
- We’ve created 20 international teams, each with 10–15 participants and 2–4 coaches. List is available here
🏃 7. Trainings & Races
- There will be 2–3 training sessions or races daily, including:
- A city sprint
- A night race
- Complete schedule can be found Program page
📋 8. Coach Meetings & Info
- Every evening, there will be coach meetings.
- You’ll receive a daily bulletin with key information, printed on waterproof paper.
- Coach´s e-guide with detailed training description will available for mobile devices
🚨 9. Emergency Contacts
- Primarily you should contact us through your team ambassador
- In case of emergency, please use the following contacts:
- Camp Coordinator: +420 602 805 696 (Robert Brko Zdrahal)
- Email: info@silvacamp.cz (We will be checking our e-mail inbox info@silvacamp.cz on a daily basis.)
- WhatsApp info: +420724089014 (Tomas)
The camp has a working post office, the postal address is:
SILVA O´camp , 790 55 Vidnava, Czech Republic