Fáy Success Camp – Balatonszemes (22 – 27.07.2017)
We arrived at the OTP Fáy Foundation Success Camp in Balatonszemes. After we occupied the rooms we got to know the camp’s rules then we listened to a really useful presentation held by the lifeguard Zoltán Illés. Now everyone knows how to use the „Hungarian sea” cautiously. When we finished having dinner a get-to-know evening followed. We gained new pieces of information about one another through various exciting games. We are eagerly waiting for what’s coming next.
Our second day started quite actively as some of us did yoga with Erika while some others went running. After the breakfast we had trainings in three groups. Here we learned about the financial cycle, the different participants of the economy as well as how to handle money more consciouslyIn the afternoon we finally had the chance to swim in Lake Balaton. We played a lot in the water and despite the fact that we became quite exhausted the evening was spent with a playful competition accompanied by lots of laughter.
Our third day also started with trainings. We mainly talked about how to manage our finances properly and several investment opportunities were also discussed. At the end of the training we got acquainted with some financial concepts through an exciting dictionary game. Unfortunately the weather was rather unpleasant but the hail couldn’t ruin our mood as we had a wonderful time in the hotel’s covered swimming pool. In the evening we practiced cooperation and group work in the form of some funny games.
The fourth day of the camp started with some sport as usual. This morning we learned about the European Union, Hungary’s role in the Union and the conditions for membership. In the afternoon we went on a one-and-a-half-hour cruise on Lake Balaton to Balatonfüred. We laid a wreath at the memorial of András Fáy then we had a sightseeing tour in the centre of the town in the form of an exciting quiz game. After dinner it was a great fun to swim in the lake till sunset. Although the water was rather cold at first we played ball games and jumped a lot so at the end we didn’t even want to get out of the water.
The last day of the camp came very fast. We didn’t skip the morning excercise, like the yoga and running. Today we learnt many new things about the European Union and its economy. After lunch we had our last chance to swim in Lake Balaton. In the evening a delicious grilled dinner was served to us. The closing evening was especially remarkable and unforgettable. Each group’s performance made us laugh. We are truly grateful to the foundation to be here, we have enjoyed every moment of it.
