Trips & Activities

Powerful Tools

Find below the different outdoor activities that can be used to build respect, trust and friendships between teenagers.

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Hiking

Mindfulness: Hiking allows to clear the mind and develop a sense of calm and mindfulness. A good mind set for work shops and discussions

Cooperation and Communication: Group hiking promotes teamwork, effective communication, and cooperation. Experiencing the journey together strengthens bonds and creates lasting friendships.

Respect & Responsibility: Hiking fosters a connection to nature, teaching teens respect the environment and each other.

Climbing adventures

Trust and Communication: Climbing—especially when belaying—demands complete trust between partners and open, clear communication. This strengthens responsibility and mutual respect.
Cooperation and Team Support: Climbers frequently collaborate to overcome route challenges and exchange helpful tips, building a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.-
Forming Strong Connections: Accomplishing goals and facing obstacles together creates lasting bonds and friendships grounded in support and encouragement.

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Cayaking

Teamwork and Coordination: Paddling together in tandem kayaks or as a group requires coordination and cooperation, building strong teamwork skills.
Trust and Mutual Support: Navigating waterways together fosters trust, as teens rely on one another for guidance, stability, and encouragement.
Building Connections Through Shared Adventure: Overcoming challenges on the water and sharing the excitement of exploration strengthen bonds and create meaningful friendships.

Biking

Team Spirit and Cooperation: Riding in groups encourages teens to support and motivate each other, building a sense of camaraderie and teamwork.
Building Trust and Communication: Navigating trails together requires clear communication and looking out for one another, fostering trust among peers.
Creating Shared Experiences: Conquering challenging trails and celebrating achievements together strengthens friendships and builds lasting bonds.

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Camps

Teambuilding and Collaboration: Camps encourage teens to work together on group challenges, strengthening cooperation and communication skills.
Social Confidence: Interacting with new peers helps teens build confidence and improve communication. Furthermore friendships are build.
Empathy and Inclusion: Camps bring together the different backgrounds for multiple days, fostering understanding and their sense of community.

Work Shops

Universal & indispensable: moderated workshops about culture, co-existence and peace are planned to be part of every trip
Building Trust Through Challenge:
Activities like hiking or kayaking push teens out of their comfort zones. Discussions afterward help them see how they relied on and supported each other, showing the value of teamwork.
Challenging Stereotypes:
Teens may arrive with stereotypes about "the other side". Workshops create space for honest conversations to break down these misconceptions.
Connecting Nature and Peace:
Nature shows how different elements work together in harmony. Workshops can use this idea to talk about diversity and coexistence, making peace feel real and possible.
Creating Safe Spaces for Reflection:
After exciting activities, workshops offer a calm space to think and reflect, helping friendships grow.

Multi ethnic young people team stacking hands together outside - International university