Give your child the chance to step away from screens and discover how exciting life can be outdoors.
This free two-day workshop on Sveta Gora combines adventure, creativity, nature, and friendship in an inspiring environment where phones and the internet take a back seat. Participants are welcome to join either one day or the full two-day programme, making it easy to take part regardless of availability.
What we do
Over two days, participants take part in a variety of outdoor and creative activities designed to encourage curiosity, teamwork, and active exploration.
Activities include:
- Exploring historic caverns and scenic trails
- Discovering local nature and history
- Creative workshops using natural materials
- Team challenges and cooperative games
- Board games and shared activities
- Outdoor exploration and adventure
Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and genuine interaction.
Why this is valuable
Today’s children spend more time than ever in front of screens.
This workshop offers something different: the opportunity to slow down, experience nature firsthand, and reconnect with the real world.
Participants will:
- Spend meaningful time outdoors
- Build confidence through exploration and teamwork
- Develop creativity using natural materials
- Strengthen communication and social skills
- Discover local history and nature in an engaging way
- Experience the joy of being fully present, without digital distractions
Rather than simply entertaining children, the workshop encourages experiences that remain long after the screens are switched back on.
Who this is for
The workshop is primarily designed for children and teenagers, but everyone with a curious mind and a love for nature is welcome.
It is especially suitable for:
- Children and teenagers
- Families looking to spend quality time together
- Anyone who enjoys nature and outdoor adventures
- Creative minds who like hands-on activities
- Curious explorers interested in local history
- People who enjoy learning through experience rather than sitting in a classroom
No previous experience is required.
Why this is different
This is not a traditional camp or classroom workshop.
It is a carefully designed experience that combines nature, history, creativity, and play in one unique location.
Instead of following screens, participants follow forest paths.Instead of notifications, they discover hidden places.Instead of scrolling, they create memories.
Practical information
- Duration: One or two days (your choice), 18th – 19th July 2026
- Cost: free of charge
- Location: Youth Center Tau, Sveta Gora, Solkan, Slovenia
- Primarily intended for children and youth, but everyone is welcome
- Equipment: Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear recommended
- Registration required (limited number of participants) at domusgratiae23@gmail.com
The workshop in action
A look back at our two-day workshop at Sveta Gora
Two days of discovering, creating and connecting
On 18 and 19 July 2026, participants came together at Sveta Gora for a two-day intergenerational programme combining local heritage, creativity, games and learning. The programme was prepared together by three project partners, each contributing their own knowledge and experience to create a varied and connected experience for the participants.
The activities took place both around Sveta Gora and at Youth Center Tau, combining time outdoors with opportunities to learn, play and work together. Throughout the two days, the focus was on active participation, shared experiences and discovering new ways to spend free time away from digital devices.
Discovering Sveta Gora through experience
The first day took participants outdoors, with a guided walk through the historic cavern beneath Sveta Gora. The experience connected movement and exploration with the history of the local area, giving participants the opportunity to encounter its heritage directly rather than simply learning about it in a classroom.
From exploration to play
After the outdoor programme, the group continued at Youth Center Tau with board and group games. The activities created a relaxed space for participants to socialise, cooperate and spend time together. Games encouraged communication, strategic thinking and teamwork, while also giving participants an opportunity to simply enjoy being together.
Thinking ahead: the chess workshop
The second day focused on chess. Participants could learn the basics of the game or build on skills they already had, with the workshop providing an opportunity to think ahead, plan, concentrate and solve problems.
The emphasis was not only on competition, but also on learning from one another and enjoying the challenge together. For some participants, it was an introduction to chess; for others, a chance to test and improve their existing skills.
A space for learning and connection
The programme also highlighted the potential of Youth Center Tau as a place where different types of activities can come together. Its spaces provided a base for games, learning and socialising, while the surrounding landscape opened the door to outdoor exploration and local heritage.
Bringing activities into the same programme also created opportunities for participants and project partners to meet, exchange knowledge and contribute to a shared experience.
Learning together, away from screens
Across the two days, participants had the opportunity to learn through movement, conversation, play and practical experience. The programme encouraged curiosity about the local environment, cooperation between participants and active use of free time without relying on digital devices.
The combination of heritage, outdoor activities, games and strategic thinking showed how varied experiences can come together to create meaningful opportunities for learning, social interaction and personal development.
The two-day workshop demonstrated the value of bringing different people, partners and areas of knowledge together. Participants discovered aspects of the cultural heritage of Sveta Gora, developed their thinking and social skills through games and chess, and experienced the area through movement and exploration.
At the same time, the programme helped bring Youth Center Tau to life as a space for meeting, learning and spending quality time together — a place where future activities and new connections can continue to grow.
The workshop in numbers
- Dates: 18–19 July 2026
- Location: Youth Center Tau, Sveta Gora
- Duration: 2 days
- Project partners: 3
- Participants: 21
- Activities: Guided cavern walk, board and group games, chess workshop