Educational aims: between environment and cooperative sport
We are in the small municipality of Laino Borgo, where various sports can be practised on the Lao river. Among these, the main activity is undoubtedly the rafting (travelling along the river in rubber dinghies, accompanied by expert guides), which - besides being a pleasant and non-extreme sport- now represents an activity with a strong tourism impact for the entire Pollino National Park area.
Practised with highly qualified personnel and in complete safety, rafting becomes a valuable learning opportunity for the class group. This activity, in fact, brings with it at least two fundamental educational aspects for the formation of the children. Firstly, educate for cooperationbeing inevitably a team effort, which ensures both the development of the self empowerment of the individual person, as well as his or her capacity for positive relations with the group. The second aspect concerns the environmental context in which the activity is practised, namely the river and the National Park. In this sense, driven by the basic principles of learning - such as enthusiasm, direct participation, surprise, fun- here are the students are activated for a lesson in environmental education and, more generally, of landscape and land education.
Both of these educational factors are reflected in the most recent compulsory indications concerning education, both in terms of key competences, and in terms of the goals that the school system itself sets as targets to be achieved by the people who benefit from it. It is no coincidence, in fact, that the aforementioned training objectives are broadly re-proposed by the recent Law 170/2015, which aims at the 'development of responsible behaviour inspired by knowledge of and respect for legality, environmental sustainability, the landscape, heritage and cultural activities', and also at the 'strengthening of motor disciplines and the development of behaviour inspired by a healthy lifestyle, with particular reference to nutrition, physical education and sport'. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, the 'enhancement of the school as an active community, open to the territory and able to develop and increase interaction with families and the local community, including third sector organisations and businesses'.
Orienteering
A sport that rewards those who can find their way with a topographical map, in unknown territory.
This sport can be practised individually or in groups and is characterised by a time trial; the starts take place at intervals of a few minutes from each other, the participants use a map to reach the different control points, which are located throughout the territory.
On the ground, each control point is marked with a white and orange flag, called a lantern.
Upon reaching the checkpoint, the passage must be recorded by punching the witness card.
The participant or team that finds all checkpoints in the exact order, taking the shortest time, wins.
Equipment: as the only indispensable tool, there is the topographical map, used for orientation;
Necessary clothing: sportswear, in view of the route to be covered.
Programme:
10 a.m. - Arrival at Lao Rafting headquarters in Laino Borgo. Welcome and presentation of activities.
10:30 a.m. - Departure of Urban Trekking guided tour in the historical centre of Laino Borgo, with environmental excursion guide
13:00 - Return to Lao Rafting headquarters for packed lunch
14:30 - Moving from the Lao Rafting base to the historic centre of Laino Borgo for the start of Orienteering activities
3 p.m. - Start of the Orienteering competition, with the formation of the competing teams; each team will receive a map that they will have to consult in order to reach the checkpoints located in the alleyways of the historic centre.
17:30 - Closing and award ceremony
18:00 - Greetings and return home.
Cost per person: € 25
RAFTING 'SOFT' ADVENTURE ON THE LAO RIVER
Soft Rafting is an adventurous and safe experience along the Lao River. The module is designed to introduce students to rafting in a breathtaking natural setting, suitable for all levels.
Programme:
09:30: Meeting at Lao Rafting headquarters and preparation.
10 a.m.: Departure for Soft Rafting (4 km, approx. 1 hour).
11:30: End of activity, change of clothes and free time.
13:00: Packed lunch at the Lao Rafting venue.
Equipment provided: wetsuit, water jacket, buoyancy aid and protective helmet.
Recommended clothing: swimming costume or underwear to be worn under the wetsuit, trainers that can be wet, a complete change of clothes and shoes, and a towel and shower kit.
ORIENTEERING EXPLORE AND DISCOVER LAINO BORGO
Orienteering is a dynamic activity that helps students develop orientation and cooperation skills. The module takes place in the historic centre of Laino Borgo, transforming the village into an orienteering competition field.
Programme:
14:30: Explanation of Orienteering activities
15:00: Orienteering competition in the alleys of Laino Borgo's historical centre.
17:00: End of activities.
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Equipment provided: Topographic maps. Recommended clothing: Sportswear, suitable for the urban environment.
Cost per person: € 40
RAFTING 'SOFT' ADVENTURE ON THE LAO RIVER
Soft Rafting is an adventurous and safe experience along the Lao River. The module is designed to introduce students to rafting in a breathtaking natural setting, suitable for all levels.
Programme:
09:30: Meeting at Lao Rafting headquarters and preparation.
10 a.m.: Departure for Soft Rafting (4 km, approx. 1 hour).
11:30: End of activity, change of clothes and free time.
13:00: Packed lunch at Lao Rafting headquarters or adjacent municipal villas.
Equipment provided: wetsuit, water jacket, buoyancy aid and protective helmet.
Recommended clothing: swimming costume or underwear to be worn under the wetsuit, trainers that can be wet, complete change of clothes and shoes, towel and shower equipment.
URBAN TREKKING EXPLORE AND DISCOVER LAINO BORGO
Urban Trekking is a dynamic activity that allows one to explore the beauty of the historic centre of Laino Borgo by understanding its history and culture. The module takes place in the small alleys of the historic centre of Laino Borgo, accompanied by an environmental hiking guide.
Programme:
14:30: Explanation of Orienteering activities
15:00: Orienteering competition in the alleys of Laino Borgo's historical centre.
17:00: End of activities.
Equipment provided: Topographic maps. Recommended clothing: Sportswear, suitable for the urban environment.
Cost per person: € 35
SOFT RAFTING - ADVENTURE ON THE LAO RIVER
Soft Rafting is an adventurous and safe experience along the Lao River. The module is designed to introduce students to rafting in a breathtaking natural setting, suitable for all levels.
Programme:
09:30: Meeting at Lao Rafting headquarters and preparation.
10 a.m.: Departure for Soft Rafting (4 km, approx. 1 hour).
11:30: End of activity, change of clothes and free time.
13:00: Packed lunch at Lao Rafting headquarters or adjacent municipal villas.
Equipment provided: wetsuit, water jacket, buoyancy aid and protective helmet.
Recommended clothing: swimming costume or underwear to be worn under the wetsuit, trainers that can be wet, complete change of clothes and shoes, towel and shower equipment.
ORIENTEERING - EXPLORE AND DISCOVER LAINO BORGO
Orienteering is a dynamic activity that helps students develop orientation and cooperation skills. The module takes place in the historic centre of Laino Borgo, transforming the village into an orienteering competition field.
Programme:
14:30: Explanation of Orienteering activities
15:00: Orienteering competition in the alleys of Laino Borgo's historical centre.
17:00: End of activities.
Equipment provided: Topographic maps.
Recommended clothing: Sportswear, suitable for an urban environment.
VISIT TO THE ROMITO CAVE + TREKKING AND LUNCH
A module combining history, archaeology and nature, with a visit to the Romito Cave, one of the most important prehistoric sites in Europe, and a trekking route through the nature of the Pollino Park to reach the cave and back.
Programme:
08:30: Transfer to Lao River Camp
09:00: Nature trek to the Romito Cave
10 a.m.: Guided tour of the rock engravings.
11 a.m.: Trekking back to Lao River Camp.
13:00: Lunch at Lao River Camp with typical local products
15:00: Relaxation and return.
Half board with dinner, overnight stay and breakfast at a partner hotel, located in Rotonda, about 20 minutes from our village, Laino Borgo and lunch at Lao River Camp.
Cost per person: 120 euro
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