This week, the Albatross Foundation had the great pleasure of welcoming a dynamic and committed group of Scouts toAlbacamp, an immersive stay designed to reconnect young people with nature, with themselves and with others.
In the generous July sunshine, our place of sustainable living and experimentation was transformed into a veritable educational adventure playground. On the program: gardening, outdoor cooking, collective workshops and community living. Simple yet essential activities that awaken ecological awareness while cultivating team spirit.
Gardening for understanding: a lesson in living nature
One of the highlights of the week was the discovery of the educational garden. This living space is at the heart of the Albatross project: it is a concrete illustration of the principles of permaculture,agroecology, seasonality and food autonomy. For many, it was the first time they had seen lettuce growing outside a supermarket, touched living soil or understood why some plants grow better together than others.
Accompanied by our team, the youngsters observed, asked questions, and above all… got their hands dirty. Together, they harvested lettuces, chard, onions and potatoes with care, pride and a certain joyful curiosity. They learned that every plant tells a story – of patience, of weather, of daily care – and that eating what you’ve grown yourself changes everything.
From garden to plate: cooking together to nurture relationships
After the harvest, it was time for processing. Armed with their freshly picked vegetables, the scouts were invited to prepare their evening meal around a campfire, in a warm atmosphere full of laughter, tasty smells and collective improvisation.
More than a simple dinner, the evening was a true celebration of living together. Some washed vegetables, others peeled, still others tended the fire. Regardless of age or experience, everyone had a role, a place. This moment of culinary sharing provided an opportunity to taste the fruits of their efforts, while celebrating the virtues of simplicity, autonomy and collective joy.
Learning differently: passing on the values that unite us
In addition to practical activities, the week was also a time for reflection, dialogue and self-examination. Exchanges around the campfire or during quiet times enabled us to tackle profound subjects in a natural way: man’s place in nature, the importance of mutual aid, everyday ecological gestures, and the way in which each of us can have a positive impact on those around us.
These moments of introspection and transmission highlighted the fundamental values of the Albatross Foundation:
🔹 Education through experience
🔹 Respect for the living
🔹 Collective action
🔹 Caring and listening
The young people left not only with vivid memories, but also with concrete tools to change the way they look at the world and themselves.
Thank you for this wonderful human adventure
We’d like to say a huge thank you to this inspiring group of scouts, for their enthusiasm, curiosity and commitment throughout the week. Their visit left a positive and joyful mark not only on our garden, but also on the hearts of the Albatross team.
This edition of Albacamp reminds us just how much young people, when placed in a respectful, stimulating and lively environment, can bring out the best in themselves.
Thanks to all those who helped make this week a unique experience: the supervisors, volunteers, gardeners, makeshift cooks, and of course… nature, which teaches us so much when we take the time to listen to it.
