ДЕТСКА ПРИКЛЮЧЕНСКА ОЛИМПИАДА
Концепцията на проекта се основава на следните основни стълбове, проектирани по достъпен и приобщаващ начин:
- Физически дейности: мини петобой, спринт на 100 м, бягане с препятствия, отборно щафетно бягане
- Образователни работилници по темите Опазване и права на човека
- Зелени инициативи - 1 час “плогинг” (джогинг + събиране на отпадъци) веднага след състезанията, както и сортиране и изхвърляне на отпадъци
Local Event in Skopje: Speed, Skills, and Smiles at the KAO Project Sports Days
From 30th May to 1st June 2025, the city of Skopje came alive with energy and excitement as it hosted another remarkable local event under the Erasmus+ KAO Project. Over these three vibrant days, 70 participants of all ages gathered to take part in dynamic athletic activities designed to encourage healthy living, teamwork, and community inclusion.
The Skopje event focused on two carefully organized sporting challenges that offered participants a balance of competition and fun:
- 100m Sprint: Athletes of varying age groups lined up to test their speed on a classic 100-meter track. Divided into friendly heats, the races were filled with cheers and high-fives, as runners pushed themselves to cross the finish line and celebrate personal bests.
- Obstacle Course: Perhaps the most anticipated activity, the obstacle course combined a series of playful yet skill-demanding elements. Participants crawled through tunnels, jumped over hurdles, and navigated balance beams, developing coordination, focus, and confidence along the way. The course was designed to be both challenging and safe, allowing everyone from younger children to adults to participate at their own pace.
Beyond the excitement of the competitions, the event also served a broader purpose: strengthening social bonds and promoting the values at the heart of the KAO Project. Throughout the three days, families, friends, and local residents gathered around the track, turning the sports grounds into a lively community festival. Informal sessions were organized alongside the main activities, offering:
- Short talks on the benefits of daily physical activity and ways to incorporate simple exercises into busy lives; Interactive demonstrations showing how sports can be adapted to different skill levels, ensuring everyone feels welcome and encouraged.
Local volunteers and youth workers played an essential role by guiding participants, cheering them on, and fostering a positive, supportive environment. Feedback from the participants and their families was overwhelmingly positive. Many highlighted how the event introduced them to new physical challenges in a friendly setting.
“My children were thrilled to try the obstacle course. It was something new for them, and they can’t stop talking about it,” shared one parent.
“It’s great to have events like this where we can all come together, not just to compete, but to support each other and have fun,” added another local attendee.
The event also received attention from local media, helping spread the message of the KAO Project even further and inspiring nearby communities to explore similar grassroots sports initiatives. The Skopje sports days perfectly embodied the goals of the Kids Adventure Olympics: increasing knowledge about healthy lifestyles, raising awareness on the importance of inclusive sports, and creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to come together through physical activity. By focusing on accessible yet engaging disciplines, the event encouraged participants to challenge themselves, celebrate their achievements, and build lasting social connections. With the successful completion of this event in Skopje, the project partners concluded the live meetings and started their work on the Inspirational Guide.
Local Event in Dimitrovgrad: Mini-Pentathlon Brings Community Together Under the KAO Project
From 9th to 11th May 2025, the picturesque town of Dimitrovgrad became the lively stage for a unique sports event organized under the umbrella of the Kids Adventure Olympics Project, Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. Over the course of three energetic days, 60 participants, including children, teenagers, parents, and local enthusiasts, took part in a vibrant Mini-Pentathlon, designed to promote healthy lifestyles, social inclusion, and community spirit. The event featured a specially tailored discipline, blending classical track and field elements with fun, accessible twists to ensure everyone could participate regardless of prior sports experience. The five disciplines included:
- Sprint: Participants tested their speed and quick acceleration on a short track, with friendly heats that encouraged cheering and playful competition;
- Long Jump: A soft sand pit was set up in the local park, where participants could safely try their jumping skills, learning basic techniques from volunteer coaches;
- Frisbee Throw: This station added a playful, skill-focused challenge, inviting everyone to improve their aim and coordination.
- Mini Javelin Toss: Using foam-tipped mini javelins ensured a safe introduction to this classic discipline, giving participants a taste of throwing sports.
- Hula Hoop Challenge: Perhaps the most crowd-pleasing of all, this event brought laughter and excitement, testing rhythm and core balance in a colorful, festive atmosphere.
Each discipline was scored individually, but the emphasis was firmly on participation, fun, and trying something new.
Alongside the pentathlon activities, the event included informal workshops and discussions about the benefits of regular physical activity, how sport can build confidence, and why inclusion matters in every community. Local educators and sports volunteers offered practical demonstrations, such as stretching techniques and simple exercises that families could continue at home. Spectators and family members were encouraged to join mini warm-ups and closing dances, transforming the event into a true community celebration.
Participants shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting how the event helped them discover new sports and meet new friends. Several parents expressed gratitude for the opportunity to spend an active day with their children in a safe and supportive environment.
“It’s wonderful to see our kids running, jumping, and smiling together,” said one local mother. “They learned new skills, but most importantly, they had fun without any pressure.”
Local authorities and community leaders who attended also reaffirmed their support for grassroots sports initiatives, recognizing their power to strengthen social bonds and promote healthier lifestyles. This event in Dimitrovgrad stands as a shining example of the KAO Project’s mission to increase knowledge, raise awareness, and create new opportunities through sport. By bringing people together in an inclusive and welcoming environment, the project continues to break down barriers and inspire more active, connected communities across Europe.
Following the success in Dimitrovgrad, partners within the KAO Project are already planning the next and last event which will be staged in Skopje, North Macedonia.
„Детска приключенска олимпиада“ стартира в София със спорт, учение и забавление
Проектът „Детска приключенска олимпиада“ Еразъм+ стартира официално с енергично и вдъхновяващо събитие в Перник, България, организирано от координатора на проекта – Асоциация за развитие на спорта на Балканите. Заедно с партньорите по проекта АК ЦЕНТАР от Северна Македония и АК БАЛКАН от Сърбия, събитието събра 60 деца – по 20 от всяка страна, поравно разделени между момчета и момичета – за един незабравим ден на спорт, обучение и екологично съзнание. Малките участници на възраст от 6 до 12 години се състезаваха в поредица от интерактивни атлетически дисциплини, включващи спринт, скок на дължина и хвърляне на миникопие. Тези дейности бяха не само забавни и ангажиращи, но и предназначени да насърчават физическото развитие, честната игра и приобщаването сред деца от различен произход. Ключов елемент от събитието беше неговата образователна насоченост. Сертифицирани от CPD експерти водеха проницателни лекции по жизненоважни теми като „Въведение в защитата в младежкия спорт“, „Правата на човека и децата в спорта“ и „Прилагане на политики за защита в спортните организации“. Тези сесии оборудваха треньори, доброволци и персонал с основни познания, за да гарантират, че средите за младежки спортове остават безопасни, уважителни и овластяващи. В креативен и въздействащ финал събитието включваше иновативна инициатива за „плогинг“ – джогинг, докато събирате отпадъци. Превърнало се в забавно състезание, децата с нетърпение работеха в екипи, за да събират отпадъци от мястото на събитието, учейки за отговорността към околната среда по практически и увлекателен начин. Събраните отпадъци бяха сортирани и предадени за рециклиране, а всички пластмасови капачки бяха дарени за националната кампания „Капачки за бъдеще“ в подкрепа на благотворителни каузи в България. Стартиращото събитие в Перник перфектно улови духа на „Детската приключенска олимпиада“ – обединяване на децата чрез спорт, образование и споделени ценности, като същевременно насърчава чувството за общност и грижа за света около тях. С толкова силен старт, вече се създава очакване за следващото събитие в Димитровград, Сърбия, в този вълнуващ и смислен проект.
