Welcome Day and Urban Culture Day took place in the first week. The former, as a central element had all the participants go to three bridges in the city of Ourense to perform, together, a gesture with the "clappers" as a symbol of the beginning of the Urban Camp. On the latter the young people visited different examples of urban culture, such as bookstores, libraries, the "Teatro Principal" and the city's cathedral to learn about the characteristics of each of them. The older ones also followed a route called "Roteiro Alexandre Bóveda", to learn about the life of this emblematic character.
The second week was dedicated to sport, with young people involved in different activities, in various locations in the city of Ourense, and to the discovery of nature, to teach children the importance of respecting the environment. The young people were then involved in what has been called "Good People's Day". On this occasion they met all the groups that provide services to the city, such as the police, cleaners and public transport. In addition, some companies such as "Teranga", "Quérote +" and "Donación de sangre" were visited by the young leaders from the Urban Camp and they explained to them how they work.
The second week, after some moments spent at the beautiful Samil beach in Vigo, ended with the "Carnival Day in the Suburbs", in which the participants were distributed around various squares in the city, where they carried out activities to learn about the characteristic elements of carnival in this area.
The third week featured goodbyes as the young people returned home over several days. Before the final goodbye, however, there was time to visit the new water park in Monterrei and organise characteristic celebrations such as the "foam party" and a Hawaiian-themed party.
The Urban Camp did not take place only in the morning. In the afternoons, various activities were proposed in the so-called "Urban Afternoons", where there were games rooms and much more. In addition, in the evening from 10:30 to midnight the so-called "Youth Camp" was organized, in which young people over the age of 16, including the Leaders, could participate. Evenings ranged from large games to kitchen workshops, crafts and swimming pools.
"These weeks have been a great effort" Laura Fernández, Director of the Urban Camp 2024 explains, "But at the same time they have been much fun and a way to learn from each other".
