Wild Path 2 was an Erasmus+ youth exchange hosted by Ideen³; a journey inviting young
people to explore authentic connection, creativity and resilience through nature-based
learning. Over eleven days, participants from all over Europe experienced a diverse range of
activities designed to strengthen trust, awareness and community spirit.
Our mornings began at 10 with an energetic start; a time to wake up the body, tune in to the
group and begin the day with movement and laughter. Afterward participants gathered for a
sharing circle called Reality Check; a space to reflect, express emotions and ground
themselves in the present moment.
The first days focused on connection and co-creation; participants learned about one
another through games, collaborative cooking workshops and group-led sessions that
encouraged creativity and teamwork. On the fourth day, the group explored the
Victim–Accountable Chart, a powerful reflection tool on responsibility and choice, followed by
the start of the Learning Community, a participant-led space for sharing knowledge and
skills.
On day five, the participants took full ownership: designing workshops, shaping the
schedule, and making collective decisions that included everyone. The result was a day that
not only ran itself but also strengthened trust, leadership, and the sense of community within
the group.
Day six began as usual but took a new direction after lunch; participants set out on a
three-day outdoor challenge in seven small groups with no phones, money or necessities.
The task invited them to trust, collaborate and connect deeply with nature and each other.
Over the next two days the groups journeyed through different locations, facing challenges
and discovering strength in simplicity and teamwork. Day eight arrived with a joyful twist,
everyone reunited at a campsite by the German seaside; a warm and emotional moment of
reconnection under the open sky.
Day nine marked their return; the group was welcomed by a celebratory feast followed by an
outdoor debriefing to reflect on the experience and lessons learned. Day ten returned to a
familiar rhythm of sharing, movement and intThe experience lit a spark of empathy, creativity
and resilience that continues to grow within every participant . A living reminder of what it
means to walk the wild path together. 🌿