The project CTRL-ALT NATURE took place in the peaceful town of Recoaro Terme in Northern Italy from 20th to 27th April, and it was one of the best Erasmus+ experiences I have ever had.

Twenty-three participants from nine European countries took part in the project, including Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Greece, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, and Curaçao.

The project aimed to teach youth workers digital game-based learning activities in a natural environment. On the first day, we started with team-building activities and completed several group challenges, including creating an anthem, writing poems, taking creative photos, and more.

Over the following days, we discovered new ways to design games and explored what makes a game fun and engaging for others to play. We also spent a lot of time brainstorming and developing our ideas together.

The outcome of the project was a game created by each team that could later be used in youth work and volunteering activities to educate people about important topics such as mental health, the environment, values, and a balanced lifestyle. All the groups presented their games, and the other participants had the opportunity to take part in them. Afterwards, we exchanged feedback to help each other improve and develop our ideas even further.