Age category: 6 – 10 years.
Course program
- Introduction to tourism: what is tourism, what kinds of tourism exist, how to plan a trip.
- Orienteering: how to use maps, compasses and other tools for orientation in mountains and forests.
- Camping and outdoor life – how to set up a tent, cook on a campfire, find water sources, collect firewood.
- Safety in nature: how to avoid dangerous animals, how not to get lost and what to do if this happens.
- Ecology and Nature Conservation: How to protect the environment while traveling and how to contribute to nature conservation.
- Cultural Heritage: learning about the history and culture of the places you visit and mastering intercultural communication skills.
- Outdoor activities: learning about hiking, biking, and canoeing.
- Activities: planning trips, choosing routes and accommodation, budgeting and publicity for trips.
Course Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to Tourism
- What is tourism
- Types of tourism
- Trip planning
Week 2: Orientation
- Using maps
- Using a compass
- Mountain and Forest Orienteering
Week 3: Camping and Outdoor Life
- Pitching a tent
- Cooking on a campfire
- Finding Water and Collecting Firewood
Week 4: Safety in Nature
- Avoiding Dangerous Animals
- Don’t get lost
- What to do if you get lost
Week 5: Ecology and Nature Conservation
- Caring for the Environment
- Nature Conservation
Week 6: Cultural Heritage
- Learning about the history and culture of places to visit
- Developing intercultural skills
Week 7: Outdoor Activities
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Canoeing
Week 8: Organizing Activities
- Travel Planning
- Choosing routes and accommodations
- Budgeting and publicizing trips.