Information on Costs

Our trips are directly supported by the Berlin Senate for Education, Youth and Family. This allows us to ensure a very socially acceptable participation fee while maintaining high quality and a very good supervisor-to-participant ratio.

The participation fee for all trips is income-dependent. In certain cases (low household income, transfer payment recipients, foster children, many children in the household), only a portion of the participation fee must be paid. In this case, proof (e.g., income tax, wage tax or citizen’s allowance notice) is necessary and must be submitted.

Apart from the participation fee, there are no additional costs. All services such as insurance, accommodation, meals, arrival and departure, as well as the rental of potentially needed equipment (sleeping bags, backpacks) are included in the price!

Increased Support Needs

For children with increased support needs, there are additional disability-related costs. Coverage of these costs can be applied for at the Youth Welfare Office. If cost coverage is denied by the Youth Welfare Office, there is the possibility – if a care level exists – to settle the costs through respite care (from care level 2) or the relief amount (from care level 1) with the long-term care insurance. This also requires a timely application that you must submit independently. Of course, we are happy to support you if you need help with this. Ultimately, you can also bear the costs yourself.

Participants with special needs should submit an application to their district office to have the disability-related additional costs of 51 euros per day covered. Alternatively, it is also possible to apply for funding via the respite care.