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 |