The Formentera Office of Youth Services is pleased to report that registration for the 2022 Summer School [Escola d'Estiu] starts today, Monday 6 June, and ends Wednesday 15 June. Registration can be completed online at the Virtual Citizen Information Office [OVAC] or in person at the Citizen Information Office [OAC].

This year's Escola d'Estiu starts 1 July and continues through the end of August at the schools of Sant Francesc and La Mola and the former Sant Ferran primary school. The programme is for children aged 3 to 12. Attendees are welcome from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

"The Consell hopes this programme is helpful for working families of the island, particularly during the summer high season", said Vanessa Parellada, Councillor of Youth Services, "but we also hope that these leisure options give children a space to grow, play, share, learn and have fun with activity leaders who will look after them during the summer holidays".

 Priority in admission will be given to families facing challenges balancing work and life or socio-economic hardship, and those with at-risk youth.

6 June 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Office of Youth Services [Conselleria de Joventut, CdJF] is pleased to announce the activities planned for this June at the island's youth drop-in centre, Casal de Joves. Councillor Vanessa Parellada said that in addition to activities, "CdJF personnel support young people and assist them in whatever they need, whether that's studying, looking for work, sharing experiences or talking about issues that are important to them". "Our staff stay by young people's side at a time that is immensely important in the formation of their personalities and their transition to adulthood", she continued.

A film screening starts off the programme on Wednesday 1 June, with a two-week run of Wednesday night movies picking up two weeks later exploring the theme of refugees (15/22 June). On Friday 3 June, there will be a massage workshop with soft music to set a relaxing atmosphere. Then, Saturday 4 June comes with a perennial favourite: the Casal cooking workshop, where participants share and prepare healthy recipes.

On Wednesday 8 June, the gang will once again break out "Twister!", a game where young people have fun and explore their flexibility. On Friday 10 June, a table tennis tournament will take shape, and the winner will come away with a pizza. On Saturday 11 June, a henna workshop will offer youth the chance to experiment and unleash their imagination and creativity.

On Friday 17 June, stay flexible and build strength with an acrobatics workshop, another frequent feature on the Casal's monthly calendar. And for World Refugee Day on Saturday 18 June, La Nave Va will lead youth in "Trapped Between Two Realities" [Atrapades entre dues realitats], a workshop on refugees that is both participatory and educational. On Friday 24 June, all those interested can join in painting a new mural on the Casal's outside wall under the direction of Edgar Vilamajó, who has already overseen several murals for the Casal.

1 June 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Office of Youth is pleased to announce the activities programme at the local youth drop-in centre, the Casal de Joves, this May. Vanessa Parellada, Councillor of Youth, hailed the month's "extensive programme of activities designed and organised for young people. We hope that local youth will enjoy them and that this programme will offer healthy and educational options for leisure time".

The programme starts Wednesday 4 May with a film for young people. Another film will be screened on Wednesday 18 May. On Friday 6 May, youth are invited to one of the star proposals: a cooking workshop where participants can share recipes and creations, particularly healthy ones.

On Saturday 7 May, participants in a team game of tug-of-war will learn about the importance of combining forces when working as a team. On Wednesday 11 May, there will be a gymkhana, an activity in which the most important thing is to play and laugh. The games continue on Friday the 13th, when el cuarto oscuro returns, back by popular demand.

On Saturday 14 May, a pairs' table football tournament will be held, with the winners receiving a pizza as a prize. On Friday 20 May, Casal youth will learn about group dynamics. Another of the month's star proposals is on Saturday, 21 May, with a trip to Eivissa and Sant Antoni Karts. Youth must register for the excursion in advance and space is limited.

To close out the programme on Wednesday 25 May, youth at the Casal will play Kahoot, an interactive game accessible to everyone. On Friday 27 May, there will be a workshop on creative bracelets and on Saturday 28 May, a game of experimentation with textile vinyl.

The Formentera Casal de Joves is open from Tuesday to Saturday 4.00pm to 10.00pm and the contact details are as follows:

Tel. 971 32 34 93 / 607 14 28 46.
e-mail: casal@conselldeformentera.cat
Instagram: @casalformentera

2 May 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera

The Formentera Office of Youth is pleased to report that 20-23 April Formentera towns will welcome, in the words of Vanessa Parellada, Councillor of Youth, "a circuit of travelling bouncy castles offering an Easter holiday leisure activity for the children of Formentera".

This activity will be free of charge and is for children ages three to twelve. Three activity leaders will oversee entry to the castles by age and turns. Four bouncy castles of different sizes and suitable for different ages will go up each day.

Features

The youngest islanders will have a three metre by three metre colourful castle to jump in. Another castle decorated with Spiderman motifs has a jumping area and slide, and measures five metres by four metres. The Mickey Mouse-themed Texas also features a central jumping track, two slides and measures 6.5m x 4.7m. Finally, older children can play in a 7m x 6m castle with a jumping area and two slides that are even higher than the others. This castle is decorated with cartoon themes such as Masha, Doraemon, SpongeBob and Angry Birds.

Itinerary

Wednesday 20 April, CEIP Mestre Lluís Andreu, Sant Francesc
Thursday 21 April, Plaça de les Illes Pitiüses, La Savina
Friday 22 April, CEIP el Pilar, La Mola
Saturday 23 April, Espai Cultural, Sant Ferran

Schedule

11.00am to 1.30pm and 4.30pm to 7.00pm

13 April 2022
Communications Office
Consell de Formentera