Detská Organizácia FÉNIX

Children's Organisation FÉNIX was established on 5th of April 1991 as a civil association of children, youth and adults in order to help children and young people to meaningfully use their leisure time. According to classical horoscope, our organisation came to life under the sign of Aries, which is characterised by strength, dedication, and determination. The main objective of our organisation is to create conditions for children and young people to spend their leisure time actively, doing enriching and beneficial activities. Our aim is to help them learn how to use their free time for their own benefit and the benefit of everyone around them. We strive to not only help our young members to prepare for the world as it is, but also to ignite in them the desire and effort to personally participate in the formation of the world in which they would like to live, and help them gain the necessary skills and experience. Fénix or Phoenix is the mythical bird and his rebirth is closely related to fire, element of energy and change. So is our organisation. It vigorously moves with the times and tries to be there for any young, because it is they who should be the originators of the changes that our society needs. We are active in the field of leisure activities for children and young people, through regular meetings of interest collectives and various events. We follow principles of non-formal education and experiential pedagogy. The basic collective of FÉNIX – it is a group of approximately ten to fifteen children or young people, led by one adult. The basic collective may also be called a division, ensemble, or club. Collective meets regularly, in the afternoon, in the evening, or during the weekend. Generally, collective meets once or twice a week. Meetings last between 1 to 3 hours. Members spend time developing common interest. In Fénix, there is a whole spectrum of interests: • Hiking and travelling for adventure and exploration • Variety of sports ranging from classical through to new unconventional ones, in each environment – ground, water, ice, snow, and air • Dance (folk, modern, hip-hop), gymnastics, and aerobic • singing and playing musical instruments • Craft workshops and art, theatre • Exploration, discovery, nature, and environmental protection • Computers and computer programming Collectives are provided with educational materials, games, and publications developed for their specific needs. We create games and activities that create education and educate through experience, fun activities, and playtime.