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“After the intensive exam session at the university, with my eyes glued to one screen after another, it was time for a detox. So, I seized the opportunity and signed up for the You in Europe Detox Box Youth Exchange program: five days in Ormylia, Greece, on the shores of the Aegean Sea — but without a phone. I had five brave partner-in-adventure: Angyalka, Tamás, Misi, Orsi and Ágota. So, in the second half of July, our small minority group, under the aegis of Romania, set out on an adventure to Greece.” – This is how the leader of the Romanian team that participated in the youth exchange called Detox Box, organized between 22-26 July 2024, began her report.

“We arrived at our headquarters (the White Rabbit hostel in Ormylia) on Sunday afternoon, coming from Italy, Greece, Slovakia and Romania. On our first evening and the following Monday morning, we were still allowed to use our phones — taking our last selfies, making calls and sending “I-am-okay” messages to our loved ones. However by Monday afternoon (after the icebreakers and name-games had warmed us up) we said goodbye to our constant companion, to our lover, the one who is always-always with us — our phone. We sat in a circle in the backyard of the hostel and to the heart-wrenching tune of “Goodbye My Lover” we each placed our phones into the depths of the Detox Box.

Silence. No WhatsApp, no Instagram, no outside world, just HereAndNow. Like some weird, inverted Alices, instead of Wonderland we had now entered Realityland — in the White Rabbit house.

We spent the next five days together as a family — the organizers did a great job, ensuring we lacked nothing: they provided delicious Greek food, a fully-packed schedule and a pleasant atmosphere. During the activities we were divided into teams in various ways, giving us the opportunity to meet, think and create together with everyone. We only kept in touch with the outside world through a basic phone (no, it didn’t have Snake).

After the Monday-night board games, Tuesday was a treat for theater lovers. In the morning, we tried to get closer to each other quickly through trust games, then loosened up ourselves and our entrenched thoughts with improvisations — in that way a hat became a nest and pants turned into a magic carpet. In the afternoon, we further developed our storytelling skills through dance theater, pantomime or puppet theater — thus, a story emerged about a hydrophobic GoPro. This intense theatre-making day was followed by a retreat-like day.

We started our Wednesday morning among the trees: breathing exercises, meditation, walking and journaling. In the afternoon we engaged in art therapy (painting, drawing, sculpting, music, embroidery, etc.), then crowned the day with beach yoga.

As the days passed, the evenings became noisier and more liberated as we got to know each other and each other’s cultures: we learned the meaning of Italian hand gestures, participated in the first Ormylia Olympics, walked the Devil’s path together, then toasted and feasted Slovak-style. If you heard “Nézését meg a járását” from afar on that Thursday in July, know that it was us, because the connections made that evening were transcending borders.

That same evening with shiny eyes, big smiles and full of stories we headed down to the beach, where we washed all our worries into the black of the night sea and dreamed clean in the sand, under the naked sky. Although the night was short, we threw ourselves into the Friday morning beach games like reborn children — be it rock-paper-scissors, obstacle courses or candy-hunting-in-flour. However, by Friday afternoon we reached our final program point: the farewell evening.

We sat in a circle in the backyard, just like on Monday, with the Detox Box once again in the center — but none of us wanted to reach for the box. We just looked at each other with teary eyes and smiles for minutes.

I have to admit, I was skeptical that just a week without my phone could awaken new feelings in me. But that Friday evening, amidst the tight hugs, the satisfied cheeks filled with souvlaki and the unreserved conversations, I felt something genuine and a touch of sadness because I knew that as soon as I turned my phone back on, I would step out of the rabbit hole, out of Realityland, and back into normalcy…”

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Welcome to an amazing week at Science Camp, where young minds get to discover the magic of science through fun activities and hands-on experiments. Each and every day is thematic with adventure, curious exploration, and love for learning. Our campers experience magic by discovering the secrets of geology and biology and exploring the amazing worlds of zoology and physics through interaction.

Monday: Geology and Compost
The first day, we started off with camp preparation and welcomed kids to make them energized and thrilled by having some games. Our first activity consisted of games related to geology and compost. They performed games on volcanoes, a compost race, an archaeological dig, and a memory game, then concluded the morning with a game called Hot Asteroid. This is followed by lunch, then more fun and engaging activities in the afternoon.



Tuesday: Zoology
The 2nd day was all about zoology. We kicked it off with play dough monsters, which were all about learning genes. Then the kids made and decorated animal masks. After the break, we played The Octopus game and a rock-paper-scissors evolution game. We did an animal migration tag game and an animal relay race to top it off. Kids learned loads and had so much fun.



Wednesday: Biology
The challenge for the 3rd day was the theme of biology. We outlined the body and put the organs in their correct places. Then, we did an experiment to extract DNA from strawberries. After lunch, they played Floor is Lava, learned about viruses, and completed first-aid activities. To close the day, we finished with drawing a heart to get them to remember what was taught in biology.



Thursday: Physics
The 4th day, we did some physics experiments with children. First, we made a non-Newtonian fluid and let them play around in it. Then they prepared and decorated paper planes to be flown in a competition. After the break, we had this acting game where teams acted like machines and others had to guess what they were supposed to be. There were activities about electricity, too, as well as Meteor Shower Dodgeball. At the very end, we fit in a worm race, which was a lot of fun.



Friday: Chemistry
The last day was all about chemistry. We started with some icebreakers and then a song on the scientific method. Our first experiment was the science of pepper and water. Following that was making lava lamps. After the break, we had a cool virus and vaccines simulation. The children played a game with atoms and chemical bonds. We ended the day with a lemon message activity .

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InFormal Creativity was a training course that took place in France from March 2-10 on methods and tools for visual facilitation and storytelling. It continued, however, with a drawing marathon “Drawing Together – InFormal Creativity” that lasted for two weeks from May 20 – June 3, 2024. It involved participants drawing a picture on any theme each day and posting it in the common telegram group.

Every day participants would see each other’s drawings, inspire each other for the next days, give constructive feedback and encourage each other to draw. This created a pleasant atmosphere of learning by practising together.

But this marathon was not the only outcome of the InFormal Creativity training course. The participants from Romania, Andreea Staicu, Ana-Maria Răducan and Teodora Răducan, had to disseminate the results and methods learned in France.

They facilitated various workshops in their communities.

Ana-Maria and Teodora facilitated a visual tools workshop for the volunteers of Asociația CREATIV, with whom they work in Brebu. For 3 hours they presented different drawing and visual facilitation techniques, challenged the volunteers to draw different ideas and objects in 15 seconds, helped them simplify more complex drawings using basic shapes such as triangles, circles, lines, and encouraged them to experiment with concepts for frames, arrows and fonts.

The volunteers were very excited and curious to practise, although initially they didn’t think they would have the skills for it The various games showed them that drawing is for everyone, regardless of talent or ability, and it can be practiced and explored.

Two other participants of the training course, Estel from Spain and Uğur from Turkey, also visited Brebu. On this occasion, together with Ana-Maria, they facilitated a drawing workshop for the children from Brebu who come to the activities organized on weekends by Asociația CREATIV.

They did a drawing activity based on the story of a shipwreck on a deserted island. After an adventure at sea, the children, split into two groups, were shipwrecked on a tropical island, where they had to draw their surroundings.

 

All the children had creative and funny ideas about what they need to survive and have fun, what animals they share the island with or what resources they find there. As they drew, they also had fun and constructive discussions, inspiring each other and working together to make the island as comfortable as possible to live on together. 

And then they still managed to escape by flying off with well-crafted paper airplanes.

The workshop ended with some more quick drawing and communication-through-pictures games, where the children felt the competitive as well as the team spirit. At the end, they all felt more confident in their drawing skills, more engaged and more self-confident.

A wonderful and valuable training that has and continues to bear fruit in the community!

 

 

Ana-Maria Răducan

Asociația CREATIV

 

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Six young people left the summer heat behind to spend nearly two weeks in Oldenburg, a small, cool, and friendly town in Germany, which hosted this year’s football World Cup. From June 6-18, 2024, they, along with participants from Estonia, Ireland, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Germany, delved into the world of childhood tales and stories, exploring the stereotypes and prejudiced behaviors they had ingrained in us. Through various theatrical and digital tools, they aimed to change, rewrite, and rebuild these narratives. Their report is as follows:

“On the first morning, we started with introductory games to get to know each other better. After that, we agreed with some important rules and discussed the tasks and programs we will face over the next two weeks. In the afternoon, we were divided into teams and sent on a ‘treasure hunt’ in the city of Oldenburg. Our task was to find famous tourist attractions, proving we had found them with photos. During this activity, we got to know each other and the city better.

On the second morning, the we learned about the 8 key competencies and shared our own experiences, memories, and dreams using a drawn tree. The next program introduced one of the exchange’s key themes: the concepts of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Working in groups, we discussed, illustrated, and supported these concepts with facts and concrete examples, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of their true meanings. This was followed by a game, played by three teams, with different contests judged by a jury. In this competition, participants measured their skills in various games, but some teams began to feel something was amiss. It turned out that the winning team had been predetermined from the start, making all efforts by the other teams futile. This ‘rigged game’ prompted reflection among the participants, leading to deeper discussions about childhood stories and situations affecting entire countries. The day concluded with an intercultural evening, where each country presented their homeland through videos, presentations, dances, or childhood stories. Participants then tasted the foods, drinks, and snacks brought by representatives from other countries.

After the usual morning energizer, the coordinators outlined our next task. We could choose from four teams
Storytelling
Escape Room
‘Influencer for a Day’
Stand-Up
The teams were to create a performance or presentation – or, in the case of the Escape Room, set up an escape room – all based on stereotypes. We had until lunchtime to brainstorm and prepare these for the next day. In the afternoon, we traveled to Varel, a small town 30 km from Oldenburg on the North Sea coast, where we spent our free time on the beach. Some ventured into the cold water, while others relaxed on the shore. Back in Oldenburg, our little team had dinner at the local ‘Big Kebab’ restaurant, ending the day recharged, well-fed, and happy.

After the usual wake-up exercises, it was time to present the productions we had prepared the previous day. The first team, Storytelling, presented two Slovenian stories, and we had to identify the hidden oppressions and lessons. Next came the highly successful Escape Room, set in an old basement, where the other teams had to find the key to escape. Its theme was bullying and disadvantages, as some team members were restricted by conditions such as blindness, muteness, or tied hands. Then came the ‘Influencer for a Day’ team, bringing short videos to life, where we had to distinguish between funny and stereotypical videos. Last but not least was the Stand-Up comedy stage. Here, participants reviewed the countries represented at the exchange, using well-known negative stereotypes discussed over the past days to humorously entertain the audience… perhaps except for those being ‘roasted,’ but that’s the essence of Stand-Up. After much laughter and some frustration, the evening ended peacefully with everyone free to engage in common games, watch movies, or relax.

On the fifth day, we focused primarily on our ecological footprint, calculating the environmental impact of our travel using the Greendex application and discussing how to offset it. Then our leader, Gabriella, took over and introduced the art of Kamishibai (Paper Theater). After a short, beautiful demonstration, we divided into teams and started brainstorming. Each team received a type of stereotype to incorporate into their story. From the first minute, we took the tasks seriously, approaching them with great interest and dedication. After long hours, we presented our creations to each other, showcasing five very well-executed and touching stories. After the presentations, we discussed the lessons of the performed stories, the stereotypical forms we discovered, and how we could change them. After a tiring but enjoyable day, everyone relaxed at the accommodation, spending their time as they saw fit.

At the midpoint of the exchange, we held a joint evaluation, reviewing the activities, lessons, and experiences of each day, as well as the values of the 8 key competencies. Before the free afternoon, we got acquainted with the tasks for the upcoming days, involving the three production teams – two theater teams and a video/social media team. The coordinators presented their plans through lectures, interactive activities, and examples, allowing us to choose the community that suited us best. We represented ourselves in all three teams, sharing the activities we engaged in during the remaining days.

The Video/Social Media Team was responsible for updating the project’s social media pages during the project. For efficiency, we divided into several three-person subgroups to produce as much content as possible using various methods. I was personally thrilled to choose this team because, besides learning to create animation and stop-motion videos, we also improved our video editing and interview skills. We became closer to the other team members, forming a great little community where everyone took their share of the work. We constantly helped each other out if someone was unsure about something and overcame our fears by daring to approach strangers for a short interview. The videos can be viewed on the @scooby.youth Instagram profile.

The First Theater Team based their performance on childhood stories. We spent most of the days playing team-building and trust games, getting to know each other better. We shared stories that helped us tune into the theme and brought us closer, almost like a family. Our performance consisted of the exercises we played throughout the week, paired with the stories we shared with the audience, ensuring everyone contributed to building the show.

The Second Theater Team addressed the themes of discrimination, prejudice, and stereotypes through a performance. The first two days of the group were spent tuning in, playing games, and getting to know each other, but elements of these exercises later reappeared in the final performance. Through the games, we learned to express emotions through movement or words, and to alternate between openness and closedness. On the third morning, three participants shared their childhood stories involving experiences of discrimination, prejudice, or stereotypes. At that time, we didn’t know these memories would become the core parts of the performance. We brought the three stories to the stage and paired each with an alternative scene that neutralized the negative feelings in the stories, showing possible solutions to each problem.”

During the exchange, the young participants made incredible progress, had the opportunity to develop, share, and implement their ideas, and got to know new cultures and people, broadening their horizons and connections. At the Final Show, as coordinators, we watched with pride and joy as the participants presented the fruits of their labor with determination, seriousness, and full concentration, showcasing their completed performances, videos, and stories.

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The Erasmus project camps in the area of Cristuru Secuiesc aim at developing children’s cultural sensitivity and social skills through numerous activities performed. Every week have the proposal of a different cultural theme so that children would be able to learn some traditions and customs practiced in other countries. In the first week, we had intercultural interaction whereby every day was themed on a different country. This is an overview of what we did and experienced in the camp daily:




The first day thematized “Intercultural Interaction.” It opened with a program from our Belgian friend, Ranco, who introduced us to games and activities from his culture. The first game they played was “Ball Names,” in which a ball would be passed across while the children all called out their names to help others remember. After getting them in the mood with an icebreaker, each child was allowed to paint and decorate their own cardboard sword, letting them express themselves. At the end of each day, we had an evaluation with emoji faces that best represented how they were feeling about the day.

English culture was taken on the second day. The day started with songs and dances to help get everybody up and going. The children made and painted crowns with the help of Olivia, our volunteer, and this creative aspect was drawn out in them. Team games and interactive play further enhanced social skills as they bonded while having loads of fun throughout the day.



Day 3 was the day to familiarize ourselves with Spanish culture. There were songs for kids’ entertainment in the morning, along with some light games for them. These kids, with the help of a few painted pasta pieces, also made necklaces under the very much welcome and energetic Spanish volunteers of Irene and Lulu. In the afternoon, there was an event under the name of Paella Gymkana where kids played games to acquire ingredients for the preparation of paella and hence learned about some Spanish culinary traditions.



On day 4, we attended the cultural day of Portugal and Brazil. The day began with a beautiful warm-up song. Play dough crafting was scheduled for children, and involvement was worth seeing them trying many sculptures with their hands. Afterwards, preparation of Carnival masks with the study of Brazilian Carnival with volunteers Fernanda and Anabelle ensued. Some traditional games and a treasure hunt spiced up the day with fun and knowledge.

On the 5^th day, we got familiar with the cultures of both Turkey and Azerbaijan. Warm-up songs opened the day. Volunteers Mehmet, Yiğit and Islam introduced their cultures to the kids. Then children created flags of Turkey and Azerbaijan. Moreover, they learned a traditional Turkish dance called Damat Halayı. Further, they played some traditional Turkish games, for instance, Plan İstop, Birdirbir.




It was a really successful week, we achieved all the goals we set for this camp. The children enjoyed themselves both educationally and in an entertaining way during the whole week.

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This summer, 13 young volunteers from Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, England, Azerbaijan, and Belgium have come together to live a unique adventure in the magic villages of Transylvania. For two months, 59 days, this dynamic team comes together to set up camps for kids in different villages of Transylvania.

Within eight weeks, volunteers will become familiar with 5 different towns in the area. Each new village offers another culture, amazing landscapes, and heartfelt encounters from the local population. Participants help repay this by preparing some fun and educational activities for children as part of learning more about the local traditions and culture.

This workcamp offers the volunteers not only the possibility to work but also to get acquainted with Transylvania’s history and cultural variety. Each camp will give to volunteers the possibility of lasting friendships and ability to develop teamwork and leadership skills in return.

Participants learn how much fun and enriching it can be to work together with people from other cultures, to find new locations. This project creates unforgettable summer memories not only for the volunteers but also for the local children.

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Between 1-9 July 2024, three of us had the chance to participate in a training course in Vinci (Italy), called The Unarmoured Warrior. Visiting the native village of Leonardo da Vinci in itself is an exciting opportunity, but the training and the community of the young participants coming from 7 countries also exceeded all of our expectations.

We started the first day with getting to know each other and laying down the common rules. Then, during the afternoon sessions we started to delve into the various aspects of the main topic of the training – vulnerability – through words, but also physical exercises. One of the highlights of the day was the “impossible challenge” game, with which we proved both to ourselves and the trainers how well we can work together as a team. This extraordinary teamwork then accompanied our entire weekly activity.

On the second day, we listened to a presentation on transactional analysis, and we put the acquired knowledge into practice by presenting short, small-group scenes. In the afternoon, our creativity played the key role, as we had to capture the topic of the training and our related emotions and thoughts in the form of a visual collage and a poem. The day ended with the intercultural evening, where we got to know each other’s cultures and dances in a great atmosphere.

The next morning, the story of David and Goliath was at the center of our sessions. We talked about the “giants” of our lives, the problems that concern us all, and the ways we can face them. In the second half of the day, we visited Vinci’s speciality museum exhibiting models of machines based on Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, and we also had the chance to enter the church where the famous polymath was baptized as a child. The day was crowned with an evening walk and a picnic, during which we enjoyed perfect views of the magical Tuscan sunset.

On the last day of the programs led by the trainers, we once again had the opportunity to push the limits of our creativity using the works of photographer Vivian Maier. Through the task, we were able to try out what it’s like to put ourselves in another point of view, which tuned us very well for the afternoon sessions. Practicing active listening, we all tried to direct our attention fully to each other, to really see and listen to those with us.

On Saturday, we took part in an organized trip to Florence, which provided unforgettable memories for everyone. The city is a true cultural and artistic center, which is not only contributed by the numerous museums operating here, but also by the rich built heritage. Everywhere we looked, we were surrounded by buildings, churches and squares of historical importance. The informal activities during the day served as a great opportunity for all participants to learn more from and about each other.

As the final chord of the training, on Sunday, as a result of our whole day’s teamwork, we performed a play for a group of local schoolchildren. The theme of the piece was inspired by the name of the training (The Unarmoured Warrior) and the topics covered during the week. During the preparation, everyone got the chance to contribute to the play in their own way, be it acting, providing music, or making the sets and props. And our hard work did not go unrecognized: by the end of the evening, we celebrated our joint success, tired but amidst the applause of the spectators.

The programs of the last day were about reflection, evaluation and feedback. During the week, we formed a very close-knit team, who spent a lot of time together not only within the organized sessions, but also in their free time. The walks we took together, the sunsets we admired together, and the group picnics on the hilltop were all breeding grounds for friendships that will stay with us even after the program is over.

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Become a Community Connector in Alençon, France! 

Are you passionate about international experiences and eager to make a positive impact? The Croix Mercier Social Center in Alençon, France, is seeking a motivated volunteer to join our vibrant community. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and gain invaluable experience while promoting international mobility.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Lead Workshops and Events: Organize and facilitate workshops, intercultural nights, and various events to engage the local community and promote cultural exchange.
• Promote Mobility Opportunities: Share information about international mobility programs, helping others discover the benefits of exploring different cultures and countries.
• Enhance Communication Skills: Develop your communication and social media skills by creating content and spreading awareness about our initiatives.
• Collaborate with Diverse Groups: Work alongside university students, local residents, and other volunteers to foster a sense of community and support.
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What’s in it for you?

• Accommodation and Meals: Enjoy comfortable housing and provided meals throughout your stay.
• Transportation: A bicycle will be provided for easy and eco-friendly transportation.
• Skill Development: Gain practical experience and enhance your organizational, communication, and intercultural skills.
• Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in French culture, learn the language, and make lifelong connections.

Project Duration: 18th September 2024 – 19th May 2025
Location: Alençon, France
Application Deadline: 10th September 2024

Don’t miss this incredible chance to grow personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful cause. Join us in Alençon and help build a bridge between cultures! You can apply HERE. 

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Volunteering Project in France: “Let’s Speak English at School!”

Are you enthusiastic about working with children and promoting the English language? The town of Falaise in Normandy, France, is looking for a dedicated European volunteer aged between 18-25 years old to join their local schools for a 9-month project starting on October 1st, 2024. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in French culture, enhance your teaching skills, and make a meaningful impact on young learners.

Your Mission:

As a volunteer, you will:

• Collaborate with Teachers: Work alongside teachers to make learning English fun and engaging.
• Organize Workshops: Create and participate in workshops using a variety of activities tailored for children aged 5-9.
• Engage with the Community: Maintain close contact with parents, teachers, and local authorities to foster a supportive environment.
• Integrate into School Life: Take part in school celebrations, end-of-term shows, and staff meetings.
• Support Daily Activities: Assist in the everyday activities of local schools.
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Benefits:

• Monthly Allowance: Receive a monthly stipend of 619 EUR.
• Accommodation: Housing provided, along with access to the school canteen four days a week.
• Health Coverage: Covered by the French social security system.
• Transportation: A bicycle for local use and access to bus services for longer trips.
• Mentoring: Guidance from a personal tutor and training from local head teachers.
• Cultural Immersion: Participate in civic service training and enjoy school holidays to explore France.
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Location:

Falaise is a vibrant town with a population of 8,246, offering numerous activities such as sports, dance, music, a library, a weekly market, a theatre, and a water sports center.

Application:

To apply, send your CV and motivation letter to arnaud.castel@falaise.fr.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a meaningful project and develop your professional and personal skills in the heart of Normandy!

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They say the future is in the hands of the youth, and I believe this is a great truth. 

The “Youth Centers Seminar” recently concluded, where youth workers from Croatia, Greece, Estonia, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Turkey met to gain valuable experiences and knowledge about youth centers, as well as to build connections for future projects.

On the first day, participants got to know each other, the seminar program, the Youthpass, and explored the city’s landmarks. They also enjoyed the local cuisine and drinks. In the evening, they participated in a traditional intercultural snack tasting event, where they sampled various delicacies from the mentioned countries.

The second day focused on the fundamental questions about youth centers: what they are, why they are needed, how they operate, and who they serve. The day began with a pyramid discussion, during which participants understood the essence of youth centers. Following this, using the “silent floor” method and the results of the previous activity, they tried to understand why youth centers are necessary in a community. After the break, they analyzed how youth centers are established and how they operate. In the afternoon, a market of civil organizations and youth centers was organized, where they could get to know each other’s representatives. The day ended with board and card games after dinner.

The third day started with a discussion walk in the forest, where they discussed the challenges faced in the work of youth centers and civil organizations. Following this, they reviewed best practices and case studies from some partners. In the afternoon, participants explored networks that youth centers can join to support each other and implement joint projects. The day concluded with a karaoke night.

On the fourth day, the activities about youth centers were concluded with the World Cafe method and theatrical performances. Afterwards, participants visited the ATA office to see where local activities are held and ESC volunteers are hosted. Then, they went to the site of the future youth center to see how it could be transformed. After lunch, the team traveled to Sighisoara, where they explored the medieval fortress during a guided tour.

On the fifth day, two youth workers led workshops on identity, peace, democracy, and non-violent communication. Following this, they participated in a session to better understand the Erasmus+ Program. In the afternoon, they organized an outdoor activity during which they planned future projects related to their youth accreditation, as well as other independent projects of the civil organizations participating in the seminar.

On the closing day of the seminar, participants spent time on self-reflection, considering their learning outcomes. They also visited and took a guided tour of the Molnár István Museum, evaluated the seminar, and celebrated the end of the project with a Youthpass ceremony.

This seminar provided an excellent platform for cultural exchange, learning, and networking among youth workers, fostering collaboration and laying the groundwork for future joint initiatives.

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Have you ever felt that the monotony of life hid the beauty around you and just at an unexpected moment you got captured by the sunset, the cool breeze of morning, the colourful ocean of flowers etc.?

Do you miss the time when you could just sit down and smell, see, listen the world?
OR have you ever wondered what would happen if the electricy will be gone and we will have only the nature?

If your answer is yes to any questions above, I have an amazing summer program for you.

 

 

At a small, hidden place in Estonia, a wooden house called Marja Talu waits for you with its wonderful lake to spend a meaningful and mindful time, where you can shift your focus to the connection with your close surrounding and yourself by learning survival techniques for your mental and physical health.

 

Who can participate in the training?

• Motivated young people between 18-30 years old
• One leader who has turned 18 years old
• Those who speaks English at a good communication level
• Those interested in deep connection with nature, mental health, self-reflection, developing survival skills and meditational practices
• Those available between 13-19th of August 2024
• Those who are not afraid of being active in a multinational community
• Those willing to share what they have learned and achieved during the training after the activities

 

Participation in the youth exchange is free, with travel, accommodation, and meals provided by the Erasmus+ program.

Before submitting your application, please carefully read the English information package available HERE to be fully informed.

You can apply by filling out the online questionnaire available HERE until 8th of July, 2024!