41st Order of Malta International Camp 2026
We are looking forward to the 41st Order of Malta International Camp 2026 in Spain. You are invited to apply to represent Ireland on an exhilarating week in Navarre, Spain.
Dates: 3rd to 10th August 2026
What is camp? Teams from 20 countries from across the world join for a week of camp. A different country hosts each year. The team is a mix helpers and guests (disabled young person).
What happens at camp?
There are lots of activities.
- Offsite activities – examples - visit a museum, boat ride, theme park, castle, visit a castle, kayaking, helicopter ride....
- Onsite activities – examples - sports, arts and crafts, dancing, baking, water fights, beauty salon, cocktail making....
- Usually, a day out exploring a town.
- Discos, concerts and other evening entertainment.
- International night - where we sample food and drink from around the world
- Spiritual activities – mass, confession, candlelight procession
Who is on the team?
Helpers:
- Must be over 18 years old
- Under 40 years old
- Willing to assist guests with personal hygiene, at mealtimes and with all camp activities
- Care experience desirable.
- Have lots of energy to keep up with busy timetable
- Available to travel from Dublin with the team
Guests:
- Must be over 18
- Under 40 years
- Have an intellectual or physical disability or both.
- Would benefit from attending the camp
Nurse or doctor: assist guests as a helper and also administer medications. (There is also an onsite medical team to assist if needed).
Team leader: assists guests and helpers so everything runs smoothly.
Price: camp fee is 400euro plus travel cost (final price to be confirmed).
What’s included? Accommodation, all meals, all activities, a camp goodie bag, team t-shirt and camp t-shirt.
To apply complete this form!
Any details collected will be kept confidential and only be used for the process of team selection.
Any queries or concerns please contact Mairead Ward at internationalcamp@orderofmalta.ie
International Camp for Young Disabled
This is a very important activity for the organisation as the Order of Malta is unique in giving an opportunity to young people with disabilities to partake in an international holiday with their peers. It also allows many of them to share with new friends in the spiritual activities on the camp, which have many years been a key element in cementing lasting friendships.
The International Camp is an exceptional experience for disabled young participants, a break from their everyday routine and a unique chance to interact and perform activities they can never usually enjoy. The international atmosphere of the camp enables young people to overcome every cultural and linguistic barrier, promotes friendships and removes the physical and architectural obstacles incurred by their different disabilities.
Delegations travel from countries around the world, including Ireland, to take part in the camp each year. Recent camps have been held in England, France, the Netherlands, Ireland and Austria. Guests receive 24-hour care from volunteer helpers of the same age often resulting in lifelong friendships.
