The “Holiday with the Army 3” program is aimed primarily at young people who want to learn about the military from the inside, gain new skills and earn money during the holidays.

The third and final session this year will begin on August 17 and run until September 12. The training will last 27 days.

Training in Bolesławiec and Świętoszów

Residents of the region can choose training at two nearby units:

  • in Bolesławiec, at a unit associated with the 23rd Silesian Artillery Regiment,
  • in Świętoszów, at the 10th Armored Cavalry Brigade.

The Military Recruitment Center in Bolesławiec provides information and accepts applications at the following telephone numbers: 693 972 107, 261 646 849 and 261 646 806.

Almost PLN 6,000 for participation

Each participant is to receive almost PLN 6,000 gross for the entire training. The army also provides:

  • accommodation,
  • meals,
  • uniforms,
  • medical care,
  • insurance.

Participation in the program is voluntary and free of charge.

Who can apply?

The program is aimed mainly at people aged 18 to 35. The army particularly encourages secondary-school graduates, students, people seeking summer employment and those considering military service.

The basic requirement is to be at least 18 years old.

During the training, participants learn the basics of military tactics, shooting, survival principles in the field, hand-to-hand combat and equipment operation. They will also practice teamwork and operating in difficult conditions.

After completing the training, volunteers can decide whether they want to continue their association with the army. Options include joining the active reserve, the Territorial Defence Forces or applying for professional military service.

How to apply?

Applications can be submitted:

  • online,
  • by telephone,
  • by email,
  • in person at the Military Recruitment Center.

Information is also available at zostanzolnierzem.pl and via the nationwide helpline number 800 180 110.

Third “Holiday with the Army 3” session. Available locations

The table below includes only locations marked in the military schedule as available from August 17–September 12, 2026.

Voivodeship Training location Unit Contact
Warmian-Masurian Braniewo 9BKPanc WCR Elbląg: 887 851 207, 261 313 469
Warmian-Masurian Elbląg DWD P-W WCR Elbląg: 887 851 207, 261 313 469
Warmian-Masurian Elbląg 15pplot/2dplot WCR Elbląg: 887 851 207, 261 313 469
Warmian-Masurian Orzysz 16psap WCR Ełk: 506 734 285, 782 933 912
Warmian-Masurian Bartoszyce 20BZ WCR Lidzbark Warmiński: 261 317 481, 261 317 476
Warmian-Masurian Olsztyn 16DZ/9bdow WCR Olsztyn: 503 442 085, 261 322 645
Warmian-Masurian Morąg 20BZ/2bz WCR Ostróda: 727 041 723, 602 727 776
Podlaskie Czartejew 2BPanc/5bcz WCR Bielsk Podlaski: 261 398 079, 261 398 097
Podlaskie Wojewodzin 2BZmot WCR Łomża: 261 385 716, 261 398 715
Podlaskie Łomża 18plog WCR Łomża: 261 385 716, 261 398 715
Podlaskie Białystok 18pr WCR Białystok: 261 398 220, 261 398 821
Lubelskie Zamość 19BZ/3bz WCR Zamość: 603 958 704, 887 601 986
Lubelskie Hrubieszów 2pr WCR Zamość: 603 958 704, 887 601 986
Lubelskie Lublin 19BZ/bdow WCR Lublin: 693 922 408, 721 177 526
Lubelskie Dęblin 4psap WCR Puławy: 724 940 419, 791 153 203
Subcarpathian Żurawica 19BZ/1bcz WCR Jarosław: 261 165 208, 261 165 209
Subcarpathian Przemyśl 21BSP/5bsp WCR Jarosław: 261 165 208, 261 165 209
Subcarpathian Jarosław 21BSP/21dplot WCR Jarosław: 261 165 208, 261 165 209
Subcarpathian Przemyśl/Wojnarowa 21BSP/3bsp WCR Jarosław: 261 165 208, 261 165 209
Subcarpathian Nisko 18psap WCR Nisko: 261 152 856, 261 152 863
Subcarpathian Nowa Dęba 18BA WCR Nisko: 261 152 856, 261 152 863
Lesser Poland Kraków 16bpd OZ CWCR Kraków: 693 821 399, 261 134 322, 261 134 483
Lesser Poland Kraków 6bdow OZ CWCR Kraków/WCR Kraków: 693 821 399, 261 134 322, 261 134 483, 694 592 582
Silesian Gliwice 6BPD/6bpd WCR Gliwice: 727 440 559, 261 124 684, 501 535 311, 261 124 683
Silesian Bielsko-Biała 6BPD/18bpd WCR Bielsko-Biała: 261 123 335, 504 401 931, 261 123 529
Opole Brzeg 1psap OZ CWCR Opole: 604 621 710, 690 114 605, 261 637 025
Lower Silesian Świętoszów 10BKPanc WCR Bolesławiec: 693 972 107, 261 646 849, 261 646 806
Lower Silesian Bolesławiec 11DKPanc/23pa WCR Bolesławiec: 693 972 107, 261 646 849, 261 646 806
Lower Silesian Głogów 2pinż/4binż WCR Głogów: 261 678 182, 785 907 249
Lower Silesian Wrocław 10 BŁ WCR Wrocław: 261 651 820, 261 651 813
Lubusz Skwierzyna 35drOP WCR Gorzów Wielkopolski: 669 940 891, 797 352 460
West Pomeranian Kołobrzeg 12plog WCR Kołobrzeg: 261 223 117, 261 223 111
West Pomeranian Wałcz BWD/104blog WCR Szczecinek: 261 474 713, 261 474 729
West Pomeranian Szczecin 12BZ WCR Szczecin/Stargard: 261 454 438, 261 452 447, 261 451 532, 261 451 516
West Pomeranian Koszalin CSSP WCR Koszalin: 261 457 796, 261 456 370
Pomeranian Wejherowo bdowMW WCR Gdynia: 261 263 301
Pomeranian Rozewie 3FO/43bsap WCR Gdynia: 261 263 301
Pomeranian Gdynia 3FO/dzH WCR Gdynia: 261 263 301
Pomeranian Siemirowice BLMW/44BLM WCR Gdynia: 261 263 301
Pomeranian Słupsk 7BOW WCR Słupsk: 261 458 846
Kuyavian-Pomeranian Toruń CSWRiA WCR Toruń: 725 204 408, 721 890 436
Greater Poland Jarocin 2SLT/16brl WCR Kalisz: 785 207 513
Greater Poland Powidz 3SLT/33BLT WCR Konin: 663 663 843
Greater Poland Poznań CSWL WCR Poznań: 663 663 798
Łódź Leźnica 25BKPow/1bkpow WCR Łódź: 887 704 156
Świętokrzyskie Kielce CPdMZ OZ CWCR Kielce: 727 028 209
Masovian Warszawa BOchr WCR Warszawa-Ochota: 519 038 806, 727 015 516
Masovian Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 2psap WCR Warszawa-Ochota: 519 038 806, 727 015 516
Masovian Wesoła 1BPanc WCR Warszawa-Praga: 530 441 698, 727 015 969
Masovian Radom 4SLSzk/42BLSz WCR Radom: 600 888 059