From June 1st to 5th, youth workers from Poland, Romania, Spain, and the Czech Republic gathered in Straja, deep in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, for a unique learning experience dedicated to inclusion and outdoor education. Over the course of three intensive days, participants explored how to make outdoor sports accessible to young people with disabilities.
The focus of the training was clear: how to adapt physical activities in nature—such as hiking and low ropes courses—so that they become meaningful and safe for everyone, regardless of physical ability. Through practical workshops, group reflection, and field experience, participants examined how outdoor sports can become a powerful vehicle for growth—physically, emotionally, and socially. This experience reaffirmed the transformative role of nature-based activities in youth development and emphasized the importance of accessibility in non-formal education. The knowledge and skills shared during this training will now travel back to four countries, carried by dedicated youth workers ready to implement more inclusive outdoor practices in their communities.
This international training course was part of the Open Door project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, and was implemented by Asociația Babilon Travel as a consortium partner. The initiative brought together youth professionals who already work with young people facing various challenges, all motivated to deepen their knowledge and acquire new tools for inclusive practice.
