The General Consulate of Greece in Melbourne is inviting teachers and parents of children of Greek origin from Victoria and Tasmania, between 9-13 years old, to participate in the 2014 summer camps in Greece, organised specifically for children of the Greek diaspora.

A group of nine children from Victoria and Tasmania will be selected, based on the criteria that one of the parents is of Greek origin, the applicant is 9-13 years old, and that parents are not employees of the Greek State abroad.

Alongside their application forms and other required documents, the applicants can also include a certificate that the child is attending Greek language lessons, a certificate by Greek Associations that the child participates in activities relevant to Greek culture or a reference for good or excellent grades in the Greek language.

Children who are close to the age of 13 will be prioritised, as they won’t have the chance to participate in the future. The camps feature lessons of Greek language and history, excursions and visits to historical and archeological locations..

This year, the participants from Australia will take part in the summer camp in Malesina, Fthiotida that takes place from 7 to 21 August.

The deadline for Malesina summer camp applications is on Tuesday, 15 April.

For further information, applicants from Victoria and Tasmania can visit the website of the Consulate General of Greece in Melbourne www.mfa.gr/australia/geniko-proxeneio-melbourne