Methodology for Outdoor Activities is a small-scale partnership project in the field of youth, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
Outdoor activities support health, teamwork, and creativity, while also strengthening our connection with nature and encouraging personal growth. To make the most of these experiences, it is always better to follow a clear methodology. A structured plan ensures safety, provides direction, and helps activities achieve their intended goals, making them more meaningful and impactful for everyone involved.
The central aim of the partnership is to design and document a comprehensive outdoor activity methodology, supported by five detailed activity plans and clear implementation guidelines. This methodology will be practical and adaptable, allowing youth workers across Europe to apply it in different cultural and social contexts.
To bring the methodology to life, the project will:
Train youth workers through conducting three international training sessions, focused on outdoor education, non-formal learning, and inclusion.
Pilot the methodology by mindfully implementing three pilot activities, directly involving young people. These pilots will test and refine the activity plans in real-world conditions.
Create sustainable resources – the final methodology framework and activity booklet will be published digitally and shared widely.
To reach the objectives proposed, the project team is collaborating and keeping close communication via virtual means. At the same time, they will meet four times throughout the project implementation process for conducting transnational meetings. This form of collaboration between the partners will ensure a smooth and efficient work environment and result in meeting the project objectives.
During the project will be developed a booklet for youth workers which will include a thorough methodology that can later be used for successfully conducting and facilitating outdoor activities. The team will also test the efficiency of the methodology through leading three pilot activities with youth. In this way, the project aim will be met and a sustainable resource will be created for the future activities.
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