NextGen Vamvakou Camp 2026

A truly authentic experience!

Creativity & expression without AI
– Songwriting workshop with renowned rapper Anser, where thoughts turn into words and self-expression finds its own voice.
– Happening Now: Art in Everyday Life happening by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), where imagination and collective thinking lead to unexpected ideas and creative outcomes.
– Chess workshop with internationally recognized chess player Maria Petsetidi, who famously drew against legendary world champion Garry Kasparov at a young age.

A journey into the universe beyond screens

Led by the Sparta Astronomy Association “Dios Kouroi”, as part of the Panhellenic Amateur Astronomers Meeting at the Parnon Mountain Refuge.

– Solar observation (daytime) using solar telescopes with H-alpha filters
– Sky mapping using specialized laser pointers (green lasers)
– Telescope observation & “SmartEye” technology – with photos that participants will be able to share on social media
– Astrophotography, including smartphone field photography and Deep Sky astrophotography

Discovery, connection & teamwork
– Bushcraft experience in the forest, learning basic outdoor survival skills
– Hiking and connecting with nature
– Cycling with HAIBIKE e-bikes while exploring the village
– Archery & fencing, encouraging focus and self-discipline
– Team games & challenges that strengthen collaboration and group dynamics
– Group gathering with pita gyros

From 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Departure and return take place daily from Sparta. Transportation to and from Vamvakou is provided through dedicated bus routes. Transportation, meals, everything is organized for you!

09:30 – Departure from Sparta
10:30 – Welcome session
10:45 – Introduction and group activation activities (participants bring a snack from home)
10:45–12:45 – Creative Workshops / Outdoor Sports Activities
12:45–14:00 – Free time, relaxation, games (basketball, football, table tennis, etc.) & lunch provided by the organizers
14:00–16:00 – Creative Workshops / Outdoor Sports Activities
16:30 – Departure for return trip

And what about the last day?

It ends with something participants are unlikely to forget: a shared gathering with pita gyros and a night under the stars of Mount Parnon.

Please note: The schedule on July 10, 2026 will differ due to the closing ceremony. Departure from Sparta will take place at 3:30 p.m., while departure from Vamvakou for the return trip to Sparta will be at 11:00 p.m.

For participants living outside Sparta and the surrounding area, accommodation for the participant and their accompanying guardian is available at the Traditional Guesthouse of Vamvakou at a special rate. Contact us for more information!

Fill in the form found here and send it to info@vamvakourevival.org

Deadline: by 30th of June 2026

Limited spaces: 40 (available on a first-come, first-served basis)

Participation fee: 100 euros

The program is being conducted in Greek

Concept & Design: Flora Kolomoiri

Production & Coordination: Maria Minakaki

Workshop & Activities Facilitators: Anser, Maria Petsetidi, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), Sparta Astronomy Association “Dios Kouroi”, Martha Verdilou, Konstantina Kalogerakou, Giannis Mentis, Dimitris Karvounis, I Fasi Einai Mountains (Michalis Yachalís, Popi Pavlopoulou), Flora Kolomoiri, Konstantina Sakellari.