Unlimited, for larger groups (over 15 people) it is advisable to form smaller groups for individual activities, with two to three leaders (guides).

Here and now.

Self-awareness.

Personal responsibility.

Direct experience.

Conflict resolution.

Creativity and experimentation.

Compassion

Personal belongings, food.

From one day to several days (max. 5).

The group goes to a location that the guide must know very well. This location is somewhere in nature and outside of the environment we are accustomed to or familiar with. It is recommended to spend at least one night at the location. A moderate to moderately difficult hike is required to reach the location. Upon arrival, it is necessary to agree on rules of behaviour in nature (noise level, waste management, use of surroundings, respect for plants and animals, etc.). Then, the leader divides the group into smaller groups, trios, pairs, and assigns the first task - building a shelter from natural materials. The shelter must withstand at least one night as it will be slept in. It is recommended to set a time limit for building the shelter (e.g., 1 hour). Participants themselves decide on the placement of the shelter, who will do what: gather materials, plan construction, construction process, size, etc. When everyone finishes, the leader assigns the second task, which is preparing material for starting a fire. Before that, the guide demonstrates fire starting with a striker, which participants later try themselves when they prepare the necessary natural material. Once the fire is lit, they prepare dinner themselves (e.g., roasted sausages), so they need longer sticks, which they shape at the end (point) with a knife themselves. After dinner, the whole group gathers for a day evaluation (what were their expectations? How were these expectations fulfilled? Where did they encounter difficulties? What surprised them about themselves? Would they do anything differently? etc.). They spend the night in the shelter, also tasked with maintaining the fire. 

For younger children, simplify the task by focusing on just one survival element (e.g., building a shelter). For participants with limited mobility, provide tabletop or model-building options. In indoor or urban settings, simulate nature with props or drawings. For large groups, rotate through themed survival stations (e.g., shelter, fire, water).

Gather everyone in a circle or quiet outdoor space. Ask them to reflect on how they worked as a group, handled uncertainty, and interacted with nature. Allow time for both silent reflection and open sharing.

The overnight stay deepens the experience, pushing participants to rely on one another and develop greater resilience and self-reliance. As they negotiate responsibilities, manage limited resources, and confront unexpected difficulties, they become more aware of their own capabilities and limits. At the same time, the structured reflection sessions at the end of the day allow for meaningful personal insights and group bonding, helping participants to process their experiences and identify lessons learned.

Reflection/debriefing: 

On the last day, before departure, each participant fills out a questionnaire for reflection: 

""When we were together..."" 

The funniest thing was _________________________ 

What annoyed me the most was _________________________ 

I regret the most _________________________ 

I learned the most _________________________ 

I cherish the memory of _________________________ 

I will never forget _________________________ 

I didn't like that _________________________ 

I would most like to change _________________________ 

What I will remember most is _________________________ 

The friendliest person to me was _________________________ 

I would like to add that _________________________