Our Programs
We are building a community of children from different social backgrounds so that they can become socially sensitive and resourceful adults.
The experience of encounter
On our programs, we establish a secure and inclusive space for children from diverse social backgrounds to come together and learn from one another. We believe that inclusive sports and adventure programs help reduce children’s prejudices and empower them to communicate their interests.
Our programs are designed for children aged 10-16, and we work with them individually in three age groups, as children’s interests, needs, and personalities change significantly over the course of a year at this age.
Through fair play team sports, craft activities, experiential learning programs, and food for thought workshops, we help develop creativity, problem-solving and conflict management skills, self-expression, and positive self-esteem. To ensure that all interested children have equal opportunities to participate and develop, our programs are offered free of charge for everyone, regardless of their financial circumstances.
Learn about our key kids’ programs:
Diverse programs, many opportunities to grow
KACSAKŐ CAMP
– The highlight of the year
Since 2019, we have been organizing week-long summer sports and adventure camps for children from different social backgrounds. Year after year, the camps offer countless memorable moments, laughter, challenges overcome, creativity, friendship, as well as opportunities to expand comfort zones and learn new things.
Our camp is organized for children and youngsters aged 10-18. We work with three different age groups, preparing different programs according to their age-specific characteristics and interests. Sports programs, crafts, workshops, group games, beach trips, raffles, campfires, group music and dancing, and the unmissable Fair Play Quidditch Cup provide experiences that will last a lifetime.
What makes our camp special is that we have a remarkably high ratio of children to counselors: almost two children per adult. This allows us to pay special attention to the needs of children and youngsters with various difficulties.
KACSAKŐ KLUB
– Experiences all year round
Since 2019, we have been organizing week-long summer sports and adventure camps for children from different social backgrounds. Year after year, the camps offer countless memorable moments, laughter, challenges overcome, creativity, friendship, as well as opportunities to expand comfort zones and learn new things.
Our camp is for children aged 10-16, and we work with three different age groups, preparing different programs according to their age-specific characteristics and interests. Sports programs, crafts, workshops, group games, beach trips, raffles, campfires, group music and dancing, and the unmissable Fair Play Quidditch Cup provide experiences that will last a lifetime.
What makes our camp special is that we have a remarkably high ratio of children to counselors: almost two children per adult. This allows us to pay special attention to the needs of children with various behavioral and socialization difficulties and lower social skills.
KACSAKŐ NEXT
– The next generation is coming
The Kacsakő Next program is for experienced participants over the age of 13, who are now „buddies” and take on a more responsible role in the Kacsakő community.
The program aims to build teams, develop the skills of the youngsters (e.g. communication, teamwork, creativity), develop English skills and offer international experiences with:
The first edition of Kacsakő Next was implemented between 2022 and 2024 as part of the Generation Europe – The Academy international program, in cooperation with our German and Portuguese partner organizations, supported by the European Union and the Mercator Stiftung.
KACSAKŐ MENTOR
– Personal support, safe space
Our mentoring program provides personalized attention and support to children. Through weekly meetings, we help them develop their skills, strengthen their self-awareness, and unleash their talents, while allowing them to share their feelings with us in a safe environment, away from the challenges of everyday life.
Talking games in a relaxed atmosphere encourage self-expression and connection. Board games develop problem-solving, strategic thinking, and teamwork. Joint creative activities (story writing, drawing, crafts), reading, and film analysis promote self-awareness, creative self-expression, emotional processing, and understanding of different life situations. We support the children’s conscious future planning and independence with career orientation discussions.
We support our mentors with training, helpful materials, and bi-monthly case discussions led by a child psychologist so that they can effectively help the children.
Support our work
Our programs are provided free of charge to participating children, and we rely only on grants and donations for our operations. If you find our goals important, please consider supporting our work.
We’re building community
Our goal, story and team, without whom our programs would not be possible. Learn who we are!
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