Erasmus+ Youth Exchange
Lost in Nature
23.08.2024 – 28.08.2024 | Cerbureni, Romania
In today’s technology-driven world, young people often feel disconnected from nature and lack practical, hands-on experiences. This project was created to address these gaps by providing opportunities for youth to reconnect with the natural world, develop important life skills, and grow personally. We wanted to give participants the chance to step away from screens, face real-world environmental challenges, and learn how to work together while gaining a deeper appreciation for nature and the importance of environmental responsibility.
Our Objectives
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Develop basic nature survival skills
Participants developed knowledge and skills such as starting a fire, orienting in nature, building a shelter, and purifying water using natural resources.
Improve teamwork and cooperation
Participants engaged in team-building activities and nature challenges, promoting collaboration and mutual support.
Connect with nature and raise environmental awareness
Participants reconnected with nature while learning about environmental challenges and the importance of sustainability.
The activities
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The “Lost in Nature” project gave participants a chance to learn new skills, connect with nature, and work together. The week started with setting up camp, where everyone worked in teams to organize their tents and get familiar with the campsite rules.
Throughout the project, participants took part in fun team-building activities like getting to know each other through a volleyball game and interviews. They also learned about the Erasmus+ program through a truth-or-dare game.
The survival challenges were a key part of the project. Participants learned how to build shelters, start fires, and purify water using natural resources. When the water supply ran out at the campsite, everyone worked together to come up with solutions, like gathering water from a nearby town.
A highlight was the First Aid Workshop, where one of the participants, which is also a Youth Red Cross Coordinator taught participants how to make splints and create survival kits using simple materials.
Each day ended with group reflection around the campfire, where participants shared what they had learned and felt during the activities. The project finished with a creative art session, where participants expressed their journey through paintings, followed by a closing activity to share positive messages with each other.
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Testimonials
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Project Evaluation
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The project “Lost in Nature” was financed with the support of the European Commission through the Erasmus+ Programme. This blog reflects only the author’s views, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.