Power of Play

Aims & objectives

During the 8-days training course, we will discover how the various use of social games as a method of youth work. Our main idea is that social games are appealing and fun for everybody, making it ideal as a tool for educational work with youngsters.

Target group & international/intercultural composition of the group & team

There was 3 team members (Slovenia, France) plus 20 participants from 10 different countries.

Training methods used & main activities

The aim is to introduce youth workers and youngsters to positive, healthy activities that encourages co-operation and strengthen confidence, while developing co-ordination and persistence. The end result is much more than learning these skills – it also helps to improve self-esteem, build on a social capital and direct people towards positive ways of living.
The main goal of our project is to teach the participant various social games and show them how to use them in the context of non-formal education and youth work.

Outcomes of the activity

At the end of the training course, the participants will be equipped with knowledge how to choose, prepare and implement social games with groups. After the project, their task will be to lead at least one workshop including social games for youngsters in their country

Your tasks and responsibilities within the team

I was a trainer, responsible for co-creating, preparing, implementing and evaluating the TC, together with fellow trainer.

I worked on this training for 8 days as a full time trainer.