Project period: 1.06 – 30.09.2021
The main goal of the project was to offer time and space to students from TKG, Suvemäe and other schools, aged between 11 and 13 years old to live together in nature, to discuss about different cultures – forest, sea, outdoor, Estonian, Russian, etc, to learn in a practical way and to acquire new skills in domains as arts, nature, communication, mental health and wellbeing, practical skills and knowledge of school subjects, etc.
The project was implemented with the financial support of the Youth and Education Department – Harno.
Loe veel
Main activities were dedicated to Our participants have actively taken part in all the activities described in the attached program. We travelled together to Rakvere and then to the venue. Before arriving to Pehka küla, we have visited the Kunda tsemendimuuseum where the guide told us about the Kunda history, the French man who ha considerably influenced the culture of the city. Afterwards young people participated in a poetry contest next to the sea side. Then we have visited the ruins of Tolse castle not far from Kunda and we have discussed the history of the castle. Together they installed the camping site – the tents. They decided who with whom will share the tent. The students who had not tents and/or sleeping bags, were offered one. The day continued with reflecting on the activities of that days and the program that will follow. A carrot contest was organized. The evening bonfire was the place where everyone gathered to get to know each other using name games. In the end they had sauna that they heated by themselves. Sauna culture in Estonia was discussed. Next day was dedicated to forest culture – we had a long walk in the forest, despite the rain. We analysed plants, trees and we picked up mushrooms. We looked for animal traces. The biology, hiking and orientation skills were actively used. Then we had a late lunch at a local, old pub where we did the reflections. Back to the venue, a mushroom exhibition was organized and a Quizz. The winners got sun dried apples – a sign of healthy snack. Days 3 and 4 were dedicated to the history and culture of Rakvere. We have visited the Linnus fortress were we had a guided tour. Then the students spent time discovering the fortress life. The day continued with the visit to the Police museum. The work continued on analysing the actual youth meeting and discussing the future plans. We discussed the Noortekohtumised program and we made plans to elaborate new projects. We have evaluated the activity using the discussions in groups and reflections, at the light of the bonfire, while eating baked potatoes.