ДЕЧИЈА АВАНТУРИСТИЧКА ОЛИМПИЈАДА
Концепт пројекта је заснован на следећим главним стубовима дизајнираним на приступачан и инклузиван начин:
- Физичке активности: мини петобој, 100м спринт, стаза са препрекама, тимска штафета
- Едукативне радионице на тему Заштита и људска права
- Зелене иницијативе - 1 сат "плоггинга" (џогирање + скупљање смећа) одмах након такмичења, као и сортирање и одлагање отпада
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.
Почиње „Дечије авантуристичке олимпијске игре“ у Софији са спортом, учењем и одрживошћу у срцу
Пројекат Еразмус+ „Дечије авантуристичке олимпијске игре“ званично је започео енергичним и инспиративним догађајем у Пернику, Бугарска, чији је домаћин био координатор пројекта—Бугарско удружење за развој спорта (БСДА). Заједно са пројектним партнерима ЗАКЦС из Северне Македоније и АК Балкан из Србије, догађај је окупио 60 деце—20 из сваке земље, подједнако подељених између дечака и девојчица—за незабораван дан спорта, учења и еколошке свести. Млади учесници узраста 6-12 година такмичили су се у низу интерактивних атлетских дисциплина укључујући спринт, скок у даљ и бацање мини копља. Ове активности нису биле само забавне и занимљиве, већ су и осмишљене да промовишу физички развој, фер игру и инклузију међу децом из различитих средина. Кључни елемент догађаја био је едукативни фокус. Стручњаци са сертификатом ЦПД-а водили су проницљива предавања о виталним темама као што су „Увод у заштиту у спорту младих“, „Људска права и деца у спорту“ и „Примена политика заштите у спортским организацијама“. Ове сесије су опремиле тренере, волонтере и особље основним знањем како би се осигурало да спортско окружење младих остане безбедно, са поштовањем и оснаживањем. У креативном и упечатљивом финалу, догађај је представљао иновативну „плоггинг“ иницијативу — џогирање док сакупљате смеће. Претворена у забавно такмичење, деца су жељно радила у тимовима на прикупљању отпада са места догађаја, учећи о одговорности за животну средину на практичан и занимљив начин. Прикупљени отпад је сортиран и послат на рециклажу, а све пластичне чепове дониране су националној кампањи Чепови за будућност која подржава добротворне сврхе у Бугарској. Догађај о покретању у Пернику савршено је дочарао дух „Дечије авантуристичке олимпијаде“—зближавајући децу кроз спорт, образовање и заједничке вредности, уз неговање осећаја заједнице и бриге за свет око себе. Са овако снажним стартом, ишчекивање се већ гради за следећи догађај у Димитровграду, Србија, у овом узбудљивом и значајном пројекту.
