Into the Wild
Less tech, more tents. Less noise, more nature and more real connection.
Mrachenik, Bulgaria
25 July - 4 August 2026
Into the Wild is an immersive outdoor learning experience built around camping, hiking, and living together in simple conditions.
Here, you step away from screens, routine, and everyday comfort, and closer to
people, nature, and the present moment. In this rural, wild, retreat setting. Your senses
will sharpen, connection deepens, and learning happens through life outdoors.
This training is not about adding more theory. It is about living the experience directly.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
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Youth workers, facilitators, educators, NGO staff, and active volunteers (18+) involved in youth work, non-formal education, or community development.
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Iinterested in outdoor activities and nature-based learning
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Ready for the challenge of camping and low-comfort conditions
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Open-minded, motivated and willing to take initiative
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Emotionally and mentally prepared for an intensive group process
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Willing to take responsibility for themselves and for the group
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Comfortable with uncertainty, flexibility and learning without a fixed script
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Ready to participate actively, not passively
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Available for the full duration of the project
Learning Goals
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Stronger self-leadership and decision-making
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Greater resilience in situations of discomfort and uncertainty
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Improved communication and teamwork skills
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More awareness of personal habits, reactions, and comfort
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Practical experience with experiential, nature-based, and low-digital learning
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Concrete tools to transfer the learning into youth work and
community practice
