Nature-connected programs for learners of all ages
Novas Descobertas Association offers participants important insights and skills in a variety of areas and formats. The structured pedagogical framework ensures that our programs are engaging, relevant and impactful, incorporating themes of personal development, community involvement, sustainability and ecosystem regeneration.
From fun summer camps for the youngest participants to technical courses for the older ones, we offer a wide range of programs that incorporate the wonderful natural setting in which we are located.
Youth Programs
These programs allow participants to experience the routine of the farm in a natural environment, through various activities, while having fun as a group, developing skills of inclusion and community learning, and creating healthy bonds with themselves, the group and nature.
Residential Summer Camps
Ages: 8 to 17 years
Dates: June to September 2025
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Easter Day Camp
Ages: 6 to 11 years
Dates: April 14-18, 2025
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Days on the Farm: For Schools
Ages: Students from 1st Cycle to Secondary School
Dates: From October to May
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Summer Day Camps
Ages: 6 to 10 years
Dates: July to September 2025
Registration opens at the end of May 2025
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Adult and Young Adult Programs
Programs for older participants with a deep interest in regeneration-focused learning. These programs allow participants to acquire specialized knowledge and skills, where they can then actively apply their learning, thus becoming agents of change in the field of eco-social regeneration. Collaboration and facilitation are key components of these programs.
Ecosystem Regeneration Camp
Ages: Over 18
Dates: March 24-30, 2025
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Novas Descobertas Internships
Ages: 16+ years
Dates: June to September 2025
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Permaculture Design Course
Ages: Over 18
Dates: October 5th to 19th, 2025
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Ecosystem Regeneration Mondays
Ages: Over 18
Dates: Nov and Dec 2024
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Erasmus+ programs
Erasmus+ is the European Union's program to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Associação Novas Descobertas is a participating educational organization and will continue to offer programmes supported by Erasmus+. More details about future and past programs are available below.
Facilitation and Leadership Training
Dates: April 12-19, 2025
Intensive training in group facilitation for social and environmental education. Applications closed!
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RegenerAction field
Dates: November 4-10, 2024
It trains young people in initiatives and actions for social transformation, climate adaptation and caring for the earth.
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Vias Novas Descobertas
Dates: 2023 e 2024
A program to develop young people's participation in society with a view to their empowerment and social inclusion.
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Leadership in Regenerative Learning Communities
Dates: 2023
A program for young workers to deepen their skills in regenerative education.
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