In the daily routine of a camp, workshops occupy a space halfway between physical activity and play. They are not lessons or treasure hunts: they are quieter spaces where participants make something with their hands, rehearse something or learn something new. These are the most common types.
Creative workshops
Crafts
Bracelets, key rings, T-shirt painting, poster decoration. Recycled or stationery materials. A tangible result to take home.
Painting and drawing
Collective murals, posters for evening events, set design for plays. Helps less sporty participants shine.
Free design
More open-ended workshops where each participant decides what to create with the available materials. These encourage initiative.
Sporting and outdoor workshops
Introduction to a discipline
Basic archery, climbing knots, elementary first aid. These serve as a warm-up to the main activity.
Cooperative games
Workshops where the challenge is solved as a team: human towers, parachute games, giant constructions.
Nature
Identifying plants and tracks, building shelters, map and compass reading. These build knowledge of the local environment.
Music and performing arts workshops
Voice and music
- Camp songs
- Choirs for evening events
- Introduction to percussion with recycled materials
Theatre and evening events
- Improvisation and short plays
- Playback and choreography
- Preparation for the end-of-session show
Night-time and themed workshops
Storytelling evening: stories told in a group with low lighting. Ideal for the first few days of the session.
Basic astronomy: identifying constellations when the sky permits. Particularly special at mountain camps.
Costume workshops: run ahead of a themed camp party.
Closing workshops: last day of camp, video recap, signing each other’s mementoes.
What workshops contribute
Workshops balance out the day: they provide physical respite after the morning’s activity, bring in young people with less sporty profiles and allow everyone to find something they are good at. In the Natuaventura catalogue, workshops feature at all camps as a complement to multi-adventure activities, games and evening entertainment.
Frequently asked questions
Is there enough material for all the young people?
Yes. The organisation provides all the materials for each workshop as part of the camp price.
Are workshops compulsory?
They form part of the programme, but the pace of participation is flexible. Nobody is forced, though almost everyone ends up joining in.
Can participants take home what they make?
Yes, unless it is a collective piece (mural, set design). Individual crafts come home in the participant’s luggage.
How many workshops are there per session?
There is usually at least one workshop per day and several special workshops linked to themed parties or evening events.
Who runs them?
The camp’s activity leaders, trained in animation, education or specific disciplines (music, theatre, crafts).
Looking for a camp with great workshops?
All Natuaventura camps combine multi-adventure, games and workshops in their daily programme.
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