Guided activities
ORGANIC GARDENIN
Subject: environmental activity
Age: 6 – 14
The importance of local and ecological products is growing in the world. For this reason, we create something valuable for the environment ourselves and learn about nature and regional products at the same time.
This activity teaches children to grow their own food and gives information on what kind of regional vegetables are available. Therefore, they can practice their acquired knowledge, while they plant different vegetables and feel nature with their own hands.
THE ENVIRONMENT AND ME
Subject: creative and environmental activity
Age: 6 – 21
Our planet is changing. We have to help it change for the better, and we are asking for your help! There are a lot of things that affect our planet in a very bad way, but the good news is that everyone can help by doing their part to improve the environment. What else can we immediately do with trash? Of course: recycling!
This activity is a good opportunity to teach children how and why they should select the rubbish and all they can do to take care of the environment in their daily lives. They will also be able to take part in workshops reusing and recycling materials, creating new objects such as purses, pencil holders, storage boxes and photo frames.
ANIMAL TRACK WORKSHOP
Subject: environmental activity
Age: 6 – 16
Animal tracking can be useful for hunting or just fun when hiking or camping. The identification of animal tracks is not the easiest thing to do – the appearance of copies of the same type of animal can vary depending on the age of the animals, the substrate through which they walk and the period of time between the animal making the impression and us finding it.
In this workshop you will get to know the different animals of the Pyrenees. You will receive several exercises, which you will have to solve in groups. After this activity, you will be an expert and you will be able to make the plaster “Golden Animal Track”.
PHOTO- VOICE
Subject: creative activity
Age: 10 – 21
“Photo-voice” is a good opportunity to share your individual point of view with the rest of the group without using words. Therefore, you get to know a technique, which can also be used when bringing children from different countries together, who speak different languages or have a different cultural background. The most interesting point is to see what people from other countries interpret in the photo. Let the photos speak for you! Each group will need a digital camera, or a mobile phone with a camera, to carry out the activity we therefore recommend bringing your own equipment.
INTERNATIONAL ROLE PLAY
Subject: cultural and creative activity
Age: 10 – 21
In today’s world, where everything is becoming more and more connected because of globalization and technological opportunities, it is vital to learn about other cultures and customs. For this reason, you can apply your knowledge in this activity and acquire new knowledge and learn from the experiences of others.
This workshop includes a creative part, as well as a cultural part. By making paper dolls with typical characteristics of different countries, and then showing them through a small role-playing game, we can exchange cultural specialties and traditions.
TIE DYING SCARVES
Subject: creative activity
Age: 6- 21
Tie dying is an art and a craft. This form of cloth decoration has been practised for centuries. In Indonesia, tie dying is part of an ancient tradition and some of the best dyed fabrics in the world are still made there.
With this activity, you will have the opportunity to make your own scarves. The whole group can make similar scarves, or everyone can make one in their own style.
HIV / AIDS
Subject: social activity
Age: 16 – 21
This subject is of vital importance, but also complicated. Therefore, a lot of questions can arise surrounding HIV and AIDS and we want to help resolve these issues. This activity should allow the kids to talk about their own experiences, but also about the knowledge acquired in, for example, school.
This activity should lead to a broader understanding of the people involved – the patient, the people in close proximity – and, in addition, to suggestions for the prevention of STD transmission. We want to achieve these objectives in a theoretical and informational level, as well as in a practical level by applying the acquired knowledge.
INTERCULTURAL KITCHEN
Subject: cultural activity
Age: 10 – 21
Cooking is fun and – of course – useful! With this activity, kids will gather experience in preparing and cooking food for themselves. They will also learn about different cultures, as well as a Bulgarian traditional dish, and will have the opportunity to talk about customs in their own country or region helping understand different traditions. For this activity, kids will have to bring their own kitchen utensils (plate and cutlery).
DRUGS
Subject: social activity
Age: 16 – 21
Alcohol and cigarettes, these drugs can be seen every day – on TV-spots, magazines, billboards, at the supermarket or even at home! But there are also other drugs, the illegal ones, which can be divided into natural and chemical.
The workshop wants to perfect their knowledge on the subject, but it has an emphasis on the most dangerous and famous drugs. Here they have the opportunity to ask questions, which unsettle you and we will try to answer them in the best possible way!
SOLAR OVEN
Subject: environmental activity
Age: 10 – 21
For billions of years the Sun has been producing large amounts of energy through nuclear fusion. Through this mechanism, the sun generates energy – renewable energy, without limits and environmentally friendly. But how can we use it in our daily life? What is a solar oven?
A solar oven is a device that cooks food using the sun’s energy as fuel. Is it really possible to cook with the sun? Yes, and we can show you how to do it. Let’s get together to build a solar oven from simple materials and get more information about solar energy!
RECYCLED POSTCARDS
Subject: creative and environmental activity
Age: 6 – 14
Recycling can be done in different ways. With this experience, the kids get to know the techniques of reusable materials of their daily lives. First, we will produce our own recycled newspaper paper for later creating and designing individual cards with natural materials. Be as creative as you want!
HIDDEN FOREST
Subject: environmental activity
Age: 6 – 14
To get in touch with the nature and regional types of plants, this activity combines explanations with a treasure hunt within Griébal’s surroundings.
The kids will take part in a small competition where two groups try to develop their orientation and knowledge. Through this, the children will have the opportunity to get to know the local flora, which – as a result – will increase their knowledge of the vegetation in the Pyrenees.