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LEBANESE DIASPORA :

Lebanese migration has long been a tradition for the Lebanese, whose ascendants the Phoenicians traveled extensively around the Mediterranean establishing trading posts and by some accounts beat Christopher Columbus and the Vikings to the Americas by almost 2,000 years.

With an estimated figure of 15 million citizens living abroad for an inside population of 4 million, Lebanon is one of the only countries to have more citizens living outside its boundaries. This represents a great loss for Lebanon.

Many of those who left during the civil war came back home during the 1990s. The usual pattern of sending your wife and kids to Lebanon while you were abroad started anew.

Lebanon's history, culture, and hospitality have always made it one of the most treasured vacation destinations in the Middle East.

We, at Ruwayha TOURISM VILLAGE,  decided that it is time to communicate and build bridges with our other Lebanese wing.

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HISTORY OF :

Ruwayha TOURISM VILLAGE (R.T.V.) is a complete Tourist & Business Services Village committed to excellence. It also offers you, at the same time, THE only SUMMER OUT-DOOR EXHIBITION & LEISURE CENTRE for different products and/or services.

(R.T.V.) extends over (72.000) square meters of land. It is divide into two parcels : (1) The "Upper Parcel"? (37 000) square meters, and (2) The "Lower Parcel"? (35 000) square meters.

(R.T.V's.) concept arose from the realization of the need in the summer market, in the Al-Matin, for a Mega-Diversified-Scale Tourism Village that also includes THE ONLY SUMMER OUT-DOOR EXHIBITION & LEISURE CENTRE.

In a radiance of only (15 Km), around (R.T.V.) ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND (100 000) families, basically from the ARAB GULF COUNTRIES, have either bought and/or built their own summer residencies .
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OBJECTIVES OF OUR LEBANESE DIASPORA SUMMER-CAMPING :

The LEBANESE DIASPORA SUMMER-CAMPING (L.D.S.C.) offers, each year to Lebanese diasporas youth-campers (12 - 21) years old, to come from different countries to visit Lebanon (From July 15th - August 15th).

The idea is to get to learn and know Lebanon's  : Language, history and future. Concentration will be mainly on : Arabic language, history of Lebanon and Lebanese future aspirations.
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LEBANESE DIASPORA SUMMER-CAMPING FACILITIES  :

The variety of our available properties, programs, and activities :

- Our well-equipped camping-ground that spreads in area of over (2 000 m2), which alone can accommodate a total of (250) campers, in a breathtaking Ruwayha TOURISM VILLAGE (72 000 m2) open-sky natural environment grounds offering and equipped with, among other facilities :

- Electricity,  picnic tables, toilets (Separate (4) showers and (4) rest-rooms) and a supply of drinking water.

- Karate lessons, Hiking, Peddle boats, Fishing, bike-riding, etc ….
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CAMP STAFF & MONITORS :

Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director and Coordinator.

All of them with best possible experience in all areas of camp life. To represent the camp positively at all times and to ensure the safety and welfare of the campers at all times.

Specialist Monitors (One for each age group) : Teachers, Arts and Crafts (In charge of the quality of the Arts and Crafts Program on camp), Music and Dance, Sports Instructors, Camp Nurse, Lifeguard (Responsible for the safety of the campers using the pool).

A) MONITORS : KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE,
     SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS :

All Monitor Specialist positions are for (5) weeks contracts with a bonus if the job is performed above the required level. Accommodation will be provided throughout the contract length and all meals provider during the duration of camp.

Each Monitor will also have one week evening (from end of evening entertainment) and the morning after off and one full day off at the weekend. Also at times, extra bonus time off will be assigned to those staff working hard and maintaining positive attitudes.

1. Responsible, serious and mature.

2. Experience of working with youth in previous employment.

3. Preferred summer camp experience, but not essential.

4. Experience of organizing activities for groups of youth and preferred experience of working with foreign language children.

5. Experience of working in a fast moving environment where stress levels can at times be very high.

B) PROGRAM & RESPONSABILITIES :

1. Carry out the assigned responsibilities on Arrivals and Departures days and carryout assigned camp site set up duties.

2. Familiarizing each camper-youth with all areas of the camp.

3. Monitor the behavior and progress of the each camper in the recreational activities and take action to resolve any problems and, where necessary, liaise with the Camp Coordinators on matters connected to discipline and/or welfare.

The Monitor will note the progress of each student and keep a record of progress.

4. Ensure the effective supervision and safety of the campers. Ensure that campers respect all camp facilities and equipment and at all times be responsible for ensuring the campers uphold the camp rules and regulations.

5. Run the morning routine for the assigned leader group.

6. Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner with the assigned leader group, ensuring proper table control, manners and that each youth eats sufficiently.

7. All specialist staff will also often have the extra responsibility on arrivals and departures days of accompanying the campers on their journey to or from camp. This will usually involve going with them on a bus to a nearby city.

The Monitor will record the number of campers going to the activity. Controlling the sending off and coming back of all the campers, ensuring the safe and organized loading of buses. Participating in the activity and constantly speaking ARABIC to the campers to ensure their ARABIC exposure.

8. Be in charge of planning and running Arts and Crafts or Project sessions, ensuring quality of activity and that the youth exercise respectful behavior at all times.

9. Run the sports sessions in the assigned area.

10. Supervise showers as assigned.

11. Actively supervise and participate in the evening activities as assigned.

12. Run the putting to bed routine for the assigned leader group.

13. On five out seven nights per week, sleep in the same sleeping area as the campers, ensuring behavior control and welfare support as needed.

14. On a rota basis, act as night watch guards, controlling youth and being the on duty responsible in case of problems.
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TOURS & EXCURSIONS :

Ruwayha TOURISM VILLAGE, in cooperation with a knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff, is proud to offer you our many years of experience and personal interest to make your children's trip to Lebanon one of a lifetime. Different visits (excursions) will take place.

Those who camp-Holiday, with Ruwayha TOURISM VILLAGE, will have the opportunity to visit the ancient Phoenician and Roman ruins and other Archaeological sites on an exciting historical journey into the history of the world.

We are committed in offering you the best value and service available with affordability and convenience tailored to your needs. We  understand that every traveler has different needs, so flexibility prevails.

- SPLASH SWIMMING POOL : A "Two-level" very exclusive swimming-pool. Dimensions: (22) meters by (11) meters. Equipped (in double) with the latest filtering material to ensure best results. Can accommodate around (350) persons.
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LEBANESE DIASPORA SUMMER-CAMPING invites all diasporas Lebanese to encourage their sons to join us.

We are looking for representatives in the different countries.

We are also interested in serious joint-venture(s).

Please consult our website. Thank you.

Dr. Walid Amin RUWAYHA (Owner).

E-mail : ruwayhawalid@free.fr   Website : www.ruwayha.com

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