The Guiding camp is a unique experience that offers children and young people a world full of values and knowledge which they don’t often encounter in their daily lives. In a natural environment, far from the comforts or the hectic life of the city, they discover the world around them and, at the same time, themselves. They learn to collaborate, to communicate, to overcome their personal concerns and weaknesses.
The microcosm of the camp becomes, for toddlers, children, and teenagers, a community of mutual respect where a “workshop” of socialization and solidarity exists for each individual who has the opportunity to stand out, evolve, and thrive through teamwork and group effort.
Life in nature, combined with the Educational Guiding Method (EGM), teaches them the value of simplicity, endurance, and the wise use of available resources. Through activities that require creativity and inventiveness, children develop their skills and grow confidence and respect both for themselves and for others while embracing diversity.
From the age of 5, they learn to make decisions together, to face challenges optimistically, to work together towards shared goals, and to appreciate the importance of life as a team.
Moreover, a Guiding camp is not just a place for games and adventure, but also an opportunity for children to reflect on the values of justice, friendship, and contribution. At the heart of the Guiding ideology — present during the whole camp — lies the fostering of personal ethics, combined with responsibility and active engagement, which plays a vital role in shaping their character for the future and their adult lives.
Thus, the Guiding camp is not merely a time of fun and recreation, but a meaningful life experience that offers children and young people far more than any other form of education could provide.
