Simple Acrobatics
Simple acrobatics is a youth exchange organized by Legaramlat non-profit organization and co-founded by the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union. The project took place in Mezoebereny, Hungary, between 2-13 July 2021. The young people who participated came from Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.
Beside the hard work, they enjoyed the free time activities in an intercultural environment.
The main objectives of the project were to increase the juggling competencies of young participants. They also developed other skills like how to use poys and how to solve the Rubik cube. After a few days of practice, the participants organized a street performance in the center of Bekescsaba, during their study visit.
“Erasmuta” logo was created by the participants during a teambuilding activity in order to represent them, everyone agreed with it.
Benefits of juggle and tips
Benefits of juggling
– improves motoric skills
– can help disabled people
– builds hand-eye coordination
– improves reaction time, reflexes, concentration
– great stress relief, good exercise, and fun
– improves intelligence and cognitive functions
Tips and tricks
– throw the objects you juggle with to the same height
– try learning it in teams so you can inspire each other
– start practicing with one or two objects
– practice but don’t forget to take breaks
– learn the technic first
– don’t give up
Timetable of activities
Day 1: Introducing ourselves and the project
We played name games and teambuilding activities
Analysis of risks + social contract
Welcome party
Day 3: Introducing to juggling
Basic information about juggling
We learned how to make our own balls and practice
Intercultural night (Slovakia)
Day 5: Superpowers + mid-term evaluation
A summary of learned skills so far
Preparation for talent night
TALENT NIGHT
Day 7: Study visit + performance
Amazing show in the center of Békécsaba
Demonstration of juggling with fire by the facilitator
Intercultural night (Czech Republic)
Day 9: Follow up
Creation of the webpage
Youthpass making
Dinner in the city
Day 2: Teambuilding and Erasmus+ Youthpass
We played team building games (trust fall, name games)
We had a quest in Mezobereny
At the end of the day, we had presentations and learning outcomes
Day 4: New equipment for juggling (balls, poys, sticks, clubs)
Next steps into juggling
Individual practice
Intercultural night (Romania)
Day 6: Training for Street performance
Script of the show
Preparation for the show
Final practice and Movie night
Day 8: Wrapping up juggling
Review of the study visit
Rubik‘s cube basic information
Game night
Day 10: Dissemination plan + certification
Certification
Goodbyes
Intercultural night (Hungary)
Protection and safety
Animal attack – don’t touch animals you see on the road, just don’t touch animals when you don’t know them
Allergic reaction – before project inform the group leader about your allergies
Intoxication – don’t drink alcohol, or don’t be forced to drink more than you can
Bad weather – strong wind, tornado, thunderstorm, extreme heat, heavy rain
Electrocution – wear slippers, don’t touch electricity
Robbery – always lock your door
Sunburn – heatstroke – drink a lot of water, don’t spend much on the sun
Food poisoning – before the project inform the group leader about your allergies
Injuries – be careful about yourself and the others
Erasmus babies – use protection
Venereal diseases – use protection, don’t have sex with someone you don’t know
Covid-19 – wear mask, use disinfection
Getting lost – ask or use map
Achievements and Recognition of the Results
Achievements of the projects are the following: learn to juggle, learn the basics of the Rubik cube, make new friendships, making a live performance, socializing with people from other cultures, improved self-confidence, public speaking, and obtaining a Youth Pass certificate.
Recognition of results:
* After some time of practicing and concentrating with juggling and Rubik cube, the results were visible.
* Stage fear – getting to know the people around ourselves and our city performance, helped us with the sensation of fear, improve self-confidence, and public speaking.
* Stepping out of our comfort zone, starting to socialize, and talking to each other helped us to make new friends and create memories.
* Seeing people do paragliding looked scary, but after trying adrenaline, we saw that it’s possible to do it and that it’s not that hard.
* Participating in Erasmus+ gave us Youth Pass, which can help young people to find jobs.
* Seeing our facilitators and their amazing work here made us want to be part of the other projects and to get involved in the implementation of youth exchange.
Profile of the participants
Testimonials
Media Gallery
Press release
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s program for educating, training, support, and mobilizing youth across Europe. The 2021-2027 program places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green, and digital transitions, and promoting young people’s participation in democratic life.
Simple Acrobatics project is funded under Key Action 1 of the program, which focuses on mobilizing and bring together youth for learning and individual development of the participants. The main goal of the Key Action 1 of the program is to fund opportunities for individuals to enhance their personal skills, increase their knowledge and understanding, develop their personal skills to increase their chances of employment.
Simple Acrobatics project came to life by demand from young people from the partner countries to learn a skill which will also indirectly help them develop other important skills which are teamwork, time management, etc. The project took place in the town of Mezobereny, Hungary starting in early July. A diverse group of participants from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia took part in the project. When the project started the group had never done any kind of street performance or juggling but after 7 days the group had a street performance in the nearby town of Bekescsaba, where the participants had a study trip and were able to explore the town as a group
The project not only allowed the participants to learn juggling but was also able to develop entrepreneurship competence and enhance their understanding of other cultures. By the end, they were very enthusiastic about sharing their skills and experiences upon their return. The project participants saw the project as a huge success and are encouraged to be a part of more projects in the future.
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