Local activities in Slovakia, Spain, and Greece: testing the Mindful Scouts approach
An important phase of the Mindful Scouts project was the implementation of 3 local activities, one in each partner country: Slovakia, Spain, and Greece. These activities played a key role in testing the project results in practice and collecting feedback from participants and facilitators. Although all local activities were based on the same overall methodology, […]
How to use the Mindful Scouts Toolkit
The Mindful Scouts Toolkit was created as a practical and flexible resource for youth workers, educators, trainers, scout leaders, and facilitators who want to support young people’s mental health and well-being through the Scout Method and nature-based learning. Rather than being just a document to read, it was designed as a tool to be actively used, […]
LTTA in Slovakia: Learning, Nature, and Well-being
One of the most important moments of the Mindful Scouts project was the Learning, Teaching and Training Activity (LTTA) that took place in Slovakia. This international training brought together participants from the partner organisations in Slovakia, Spain, and Greece, creating a shared space for learning, exchange, reflection, and practical experience. More than just a training […]
What Is the Scout Method?
The Scout Method is a non-formal educational approach that helps young people learn and grow through experience, action, teamwork, reflection, and connection with nature. Rather than focusing only on theoretical learning, it encourages active participation and personal involvement. Young people are not only taught what to think, but are given opportunities to explore, cooperate, solve […]
Kick-Off TPM in Slovakia: building the foundation of the project
The Mindful Scouts project officially began with the Kick-Off Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) held in Slovakia, bringing together the partner organisations from Slovakia, Spain, and Greece. This first face-to-face meeting was an important milestone, as it created the foundation for effective cooperation, shared understanding, and the successful implementation of the project “Foster mental health of […]
About the Project
Mindful Scouts is an Erasmus+ project created to explore how the Scout Method and nature-based learning can support the mental health and well-being of young people. The full title of the project is “Foster mental health of young people by using the scout method”, while Mindful Scouts is the acronym and public name used in […]