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The first steps of summer have once again been synonymous with nature, coexistence and discovery. The 2025 summer camps and trek brought together more than 90 children and young people eager to explore the territory, build friendships, grow in values and learn about the environment with a curious and critical perspective.
This year, the guiding thread of the activities was particularly inspiring: throughout the camps, participants were accompanied by four female role models from the worlds of science and environmental commitment — Jane Goodall, Josefina Castellví, Wangari Maathai and Greta Thunberg. Through their experiences and contributions, participants explored various dimensions of the relationship between people and nature: from biodiversity conservation to the effects of climate change, including social responsibility, transformative leadership and global sustainability.
The youngest open the path, the middle group takes up the baton
From June 25 to 29, 23 children aged 6 to 8 began their adventure at Mongofra Nou, a privileged location combining a marine environment, wetlands and Mediterranean forest. Through workshops, stories, games and short excursions, they took their first steps in understanding how nature works and why it needs to be protected. In this group, symbolic play, sensory discovery and coexistence took centre stage. A tender experience, but one with deep meaning.
A few days later, from June 30 to July 5, 24 children from the middle group immersed themselves in the same natural setting, but with new challenges and activities tailored to their age. Each day focused on a female scientific figure and a key theme: oceans, jungles, energy or climate. Activities included cooperative games, environmental dynamics and group reflections that helped link everyday actions to major global issues.
Youth: involvement, action and critical thinking
From July 7 to 12, 25 teenagers took part in a camp marked by critical thinking, teamwork and the will to change the world. Inspired by women scientists who have been drivers of change, they explored how the territory can become a space of resistance and creativity. They organised debates, environmental analysis activities, evening gatherings with content, and workshops to imagine sustainable futures. Coexistence was also a tool for collective learning.
A route through the south: new steps, new horizons
To close the cycle, from July 14 to 19, 20 young people walked across the southern part of the island, from Son Saura to Es Canutells, on a route focused on discovering the territory and joint reflection. This new itinerary allowed them to explore contrasting landscapes, gain a deeper understanding of tourism pressure on the coast and analyse environmental impact from an experiential perspective.
Each stage of the trek helped strengthen bonds among the group; conversations under the stars, shared tasks and physical effort became engines of personal and collective transformation.
These activities were carried out with the support of the Town Councils of Maó and Es Mercadal, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment of the Balearic Islands Government, and the environmental education team of the s’Albufera des Grau Natural Park.
