Video Recap of On the move
Topic
Physical and Mental Health
Activity Dates
22.09 – 30.09.2024
Countries
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Location
Balatonszemes, Hungary
Our Activity
In the quaint town of Balatonszemes, Hungary, just a few meters from shores of Lake Balaton—known as the “Hungarian Sea”—56 energetic and enthusiastic young people came together from Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Czechia, Lithuania and Portugal, united by a shared purpose: learning more about mental and physical well-being. This gathering wasn’t just about gaining and perfecting knowledge, but about experiencing it—through presentations, games, hands-on demonstrations, and heartfelt discussions.
The first few days focused on fostering unity, breaking the ice through engaging activities that encouraged movement and conversation. Everyone shared fun facts about their lives, speaking about their passions and dreams and getting out of their comfort zone. By the end of the second day, the atmosphere was full of excitement to connect, explore, and, most importantly, to learn. The bond they formed was like a sturdy bridge—solid, welcoming, and ready to support every step forward.
Let the learning games begin!
With the foundations of friendship laid, the days that followed were filled with shared knowledge and a collective passion for physical activity. The participants delved into debate sessions, presentations, and games, each contributing to a vibrant exchange of ideas and experiences.
In the middle of the exchange, a sports tournament unfolded, where participants teamed up for friendly matches of volleyball, basketball, football, or table tennis. Here, competition took a backseat to camaraderie. They cheered for one another, celebrated every small triumph—whether or not it belonged to their team—and let their shared enthusiasm carry them forward. The sports field seemed to come alive, it was the heart of the otherwise quiet town, the collective joy of the participants had breathed new life into it.
After the high-energy tournament, the group found balance through a peaceful yoga session. Guided by a calm voice and relaxing music, they stretched their tired bodies and embraced the tranquility, using meditation to reflect and unwind. It was a serene contrast to the liveliness of the games, reminding everyone of the importance of finding equilibrium.
Culture in the spotlight
During the vibrant cultural nights, participants from across Europe shared their rich heritage, creating an unforgettable exchange of traditions. They brought traditional food from home, letting everyone taste the flavors of their countries, while sharing fascinating stories and fun facts. The energy truly came alive as everybody engaged in traditional dances, filling the room with enthusiastic movement. These nights were more than just cultural showcases—they were heartfelt celebrations of diversity, uniting everyone through food, dance and shared joy.
The final whistle of farewell
The project felt like it lasted forever, yet ended all too soon. So much had happened in such a short time, and still, they longed for more moments together. As the mobility came to a close, tears filled many eyes. In those final moments, heartfelt hugs were exchanged, and the air was filled with promises to meet again, echoing through the soon-to-be quiet accommodation.
Through our participants’ eyes
ALEXIA
“The On the Move project was a unique and valuable experience, offering me the chance to communicate and interact with people from different countries. I had the opportunity to learn many important things about physical and mental health, which helped me adopt a more balanced lifestyle. The activities were well-structured and engaging, and the volunteers were extremely organized and supportive.”
RIN
“This project was truly remarkable! It combined creativity, innovation and movement in a way that left a lasting positive impression. I am grateful to have had the opportunity of meeting old and beloved friends from past projects and to forge new international connections!”
BIANCA
“This project meant the world to me, it helped me improve myself in ways that I didn’t even know existed. I’ve made a lot of awesome friendships, learnt more about the interesting theme and had so much fun on top of everything. I would always recommend and most definitely want to participate again.”
Results
Some of the cool things we did during this project
Ree(a)l Fitness
In one of the sessions, participants worked in teams to design creative workout routines in various styles and were challenged to present their ideas by creating a video.
Pilates Workout Video
HIIT Workout Video
Unmasking Perfection
In this session, they looked at how wellness influencers often make physical and mental health seem unrealistic online. In groups, each team created a short skit to humorously or critically show how social media can twist the way we see wellness.
Healthy Habits
Participants broke into teams and made videos about various unhealthy habits—spotlighting each problem and sharing their ideas for fixing it.
Invented Sports
In this session, they had to come up with a new sport and create an Instagram page to explain it and share what it’s all about.
Health Information
Participants worked in international teams to explore different aspects of healthy living and shared their insights through creative presentations.
Creative flipcharts created during the activity
Literacy competence
Drawing emotions - Worry
Overcoming Struggles
Drawing emotions - Overthinking
Digital Competence
Multilingual Competence
Photo Gallery
A few more moments from this activity :)
Dissemination Events
Our participants engaged in dissemination and exploitation of results, sharing the knowledge, skills and experience gained during the activities, within their community.
Labanoras, Lithuania, September 2024
Dissemination by Noemi Gecso at Vilijos Čepulienės Sodyba, attended by 44 young people.
Pitești, Romania, October 2024
Bianca-Maria Dicu and Laura-Maria Constantin presented the activity in front of 27 schoolmates in Colegiul Naţional Zinca Golescu. They presented some of the learning activities that happened and the positive impact that the overall experience had. Bianca also created and distributed flyers with pictures from the project.
Esztergom, Hungary, October 2024
Domonkos Tibor Bereznai and Tamas Krucso made a presentation and showed it to their classmates in Esztergomi SZC Bottyán János Technikum.
Stříbro, Czehia, October 2024
Adela Filipova shared her experience and the interesting new things she learned about sports during the activity. She gave her presentation in front of her class at Gymnázium Stříbro, with a total of 29 people in attendance.
Vilnius, Litvania, October 2024
Aleksandra Dikaite presented the learning outcomes of the project and the positive experience to her classroom of 23 students. She also showed them some pictures taken during the youth exchange.
Pitesti, Romania, October 2024
Irina Nectaria Bold and Ariana Ioana Cimbala presented in front of their 30 classmates in Colegiul National Alexandru Odobescuand. They told them what they did in the activity and how they got to be a participant. They introduced E29, how to apply, where to find the info packs and the upcoming activities and what to expected if they go. Finally, they answered all the questions.
Online, Serbia, October 2024
Vukasin jumped on a quick Zoom call with 43 colleagues to talk about his experience during the “On the Move” youth exchange, sharing great highlights — from the amazing people he met to the fun activities and everything he learned along the way.
Topoloveni, Romania, October 2024
At Liceul Teoretic Ion Mihalache, David Preda shared the spirit of ‘On the Move’ with his 27 classmates — a few stories, some laughs, and a glimpse into how the exchange became more than just a trip.
Peniche, Portugal, November 2024
A group of 40 people gathered at Peniche Surf Camp to hear about the ‘On the Move’ youth exchange, as Noemi Gecso, one of the participants, shared her experience, the activities they took part in, and the impact the project had on everyone involved.
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