This playlist is designed to guide youth workers through a comprehensive 5-day low-ropes training program aimed at enhancing their skills in group facilitation, problem-solving, and experiential learning. Based on the principles outlined in the training info pack, this program focuses on equipping participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively engage young people, particularly those facing fewer opportunities.
Training Overview:
The training is held in the serene natural setting of Straja Resort in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania, providing an ideal environment for outdoor education and experiential learning. Over the course of four days, participants will engage in both theoretical sessions and practical, hands-on activities, all centered around the use of low-ropes elements to build teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
Key Objectives:
Skill Development: Enhance essential skills such as coordination, cooperation, decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity through low-ropes activities.
Youth Engagement: Learn effective strategies for engaging, connecting, and empowering young people, especially those facing fewer opportunities.
Promotion of Outdoor Activities: Encourage a healthier lifestyle among youth by utilizing outdoor education techniques.
Inclusivity: Develop the ability to work effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, promoting social inclusion.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the training, participants will have developed a deeper understanding of how to facilitate group dynamics, lead experiential learning activities, and effectively engage young people in outdoor education settings. They will also have gained valuable insights into problem-solving, critical thinking, and stepping out of comfort zones, all within the supportive and collaborative framework of the low-ropes training.