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Between July 6 and 10, 2026, the members of Kaposvár Group 3 spent a meaningful and exciting week together in Kaposvár as part of the Health Camp.
On the first day, Anna Asztahov and Flóra Szamosi, physiotherapists from the Buda Health Center, gave a presentation on correct posture, what to pay attention to while sitting, studying, and standing, and they also demonstrated some useful exercises. In addition, we listened to a short presentation on a healthy lifestyle on the first day, and then spent the afternoon in the Kaposvár City Park (Városliget), where we tried out various sports and used the outdoor sports equipment available there.
On the second day, we took a short excursion to the shores of Lake Deseda, where we visited the Fekete István Visitor Center located in an outstanding natural environment, and we also made time for a short boat trip and some sports. On the third day, healthy nutrition took center stage, which Barbara László spoke to the children about, and in the afternoon, we familiarized ourselves with the “Smart Plate” (okostányér) model. Thursday was all about unwinding, as we relaxed in the Kaposvár Virágfürdő spa in the intense heat.
On Friday, the final day, the children started with Nóra Hofekker, who spoke about sleeping, eating, and resting habits and their importance, and then got the children moving thoroughly with some exercises. In the afternoon, Barbara László held a movement-based relaxation sound bath for them.
Máté Varga, mentor, Kaposvár Group 3
Experiential Workshop on Herbs, Spices, and Healthy Nutrition
As part of the Health Week program, I held a multi-hour, experience-based workshop on herbs and spices for the young adolescent group. The participants got to know about 35–40 types of medicinal, aromatic, and edible wild plants collected from my garden as well as during a nearly one-hour walk in the forest and fields. The plants included well-known species—such as elderberry, acacia, walnut, nettle, common purslane, goosefoot, and various herbs—as well as less familiar but safely consumable plants that many did not even know were edible or possessed medicinal properties.
During the session, the children could hold all the plants, observe their characteristics, touch them, smell them, and, where possible, taste them. This direct sensory experience helped with plant identification and fostered an openness toward natural ingredients.
The plant identification part was followed by tasting healthy ingredients. The participants were introduced to various dried fruits and oilseeds, and then put together a healthy sweet treat from plain Greek yogurt according to their own taste. Pesto was also prepared using oilseeds and some of the plants introduced during the practical demonstration (basil, parsley, nettle, and common purslane), which they could taste on Friday. In addition, I demonstrated the process of making homemade butter from heavy cream, and the finished butter was consumed spread on brioche (kalács) for an afternoon snack.
The aim of the workshop was to promote healthy eating, introduce edible and medicinal plants found in nature, and strengthen an health-conscious mindset through practical experience. During the program, the participants actively joined in the activities; many were highly interested and receptive to the new flavors, knowledge, and preparation methods.
Barbara László
During the presentation, I tried to illustrate the connection between our daily lives—our sleeping, eating, and resting habits, as well as regular sports—and how these can affect our quality of life and health in a positive or negative direction. During the physical activity, we did a more complex form exercise, along with static stretching exercises in a standing position, paying attention to raising body awareness (touching upon the back, lower back, and hamstrings).
Nóra Hofekker
Movement-Based Relaxation Sound Bath
The aim of the session was to allow the young adolescents to experience mindfulness, the calming effect of regulating their breathing, and the sensation of physical and mental relaxation through simple, age-appropriate methods. A healthy lifestyle includes not only regular exercise and balanced nutrition but also supporting mental well-being: experiencing that it is worth stopping from time to time, looking inward, and consciously connecting with our own feelings, thoughts, and bodily signals.
During the session, we created a space for slowing down and inner focus through movement and breathing exercises containing playful yoga elements, mindfulness techniques, guided relaxation, and the gentle vibrations of a sound bath with singing bowls. The exercises aimed to release tension, support focus, strengthen emotional balance, and develop self-regulation skills in a safe, accepting atmosphere.
Since this was also the closing session of the camp, consciously closing and processing the experiences of the week played an important role. The participants were given the opportunity to articulate what presented the greatest difficulty or inner tension for them during the week, how they managed to overcome it, and to recall their most joyful, memorable moments. This joint reflection helped integrate the experiences, develop self-reflection, and consciously reinforce positive experiences, providing a worthy conclusion to the camp’s shared moments.
Barbara László