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New international volunteer at FACE CLUB – Leonie 🌍
FACE CLUB has a new international volunteer, Leonie from Germany, who joined us through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme. Over the coming months she will be spending time with children and young people,
Apple Feast (Jablkové hody) 2026 in Strážky: competitions, homemade treats and autumn get-togethers 🍎
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the fourth Apple Feast took place at the Day Centre in Strážky. The weather was kind to us, and visitors enjoyed homemade treats, competitions and activities for all
🌍 World Cleanup Day | Let's Clean Up Spišská Belá
Let's make Spišská Belá and its surroundings cleaner together! 🧤♻️ As part of World Cleanup Day, we will join in a shared clean-up and help tidy selected places in our town and its
🍎 Apple Feast (Jablkové hody) 2026
Autumn is here again, and with it the Apple Feast! For the fourth time we will meet in Strážky for an autumn afternoon full of flavours, crafts, competitions and time together. 📅 Sunday
October film nights with FACE CLUB 🎬
Film nights with FACE CLUB continue in October! Four film nights await you at the Spišská Belá town cinema hall. 2 October🐺 Smradi 2Suitable for all ages. 9 October📻
🌿 August at FACE CLUB
August at FACE CLUB was full of travel, sport, cooking, camps and shared activities. Over the month we enjoyed a wide range of experiences while gradually wrapping up our summer programme. We started August
🌸 September at FACE CLUB
September will be all about sport, film, baking, travel and time together. We have a ping-pong tournament, a screening of the film Šampión (The Champion), Cinnamon Rolls baking, activities at the Spiš Potato Fair, a travel evening about Romania and
🏆 Young Champion: Five Days of Games, Movement and English
Pôjd hosted Young Champion, a daily English camp where the children enjoyed five days of games, movement, creating and shared activities. English was a natural part of the programme – the children used it in games, quizzes, drawing and
🎬 Public Screening of the Film Šampión (The Champion)
FACE CLUB invites you to a film night with Šampión (The Champion), the story of Ondrej Nepela, one of Slovakia's most successful figure skaters. The film follows his path to sporting success, the determination that took him to the very top,
🇷🇴 From Romania to Spišská Belá
FACE CLUB invites you to another travel talk, this time about Romania and Transylvania through the eyes of someone who spent several years in the country. Nikolas will share his experiences; thanks to the European Solidarity Corps
👋FACE CLUB continues during the school year
The summer is behind us and the new school year is here. Along with it, FACE CLUB is returning to its school-year schedule. Although the days and responsibilities change, one
🍳 Život chutí – help us create a place where young people learn to cook
At FACE CLUB we want to offer young people something they will take with them into everyday life – practical skills, experience and the courage to try new things. For 15 years, at the Ica event, we have been preparing
FACE CLUB on a study visit: we got to know Turany nad Ondavou, Stropkov and Svidník
Seven young people and two coordinators from FACE CLUB took part in a study visit to Turany nad Ondavou, Stropkov and Svidník over the weekend of 21 to 23 August. The main part of the programme was
🏅 The Summer Mini Olympics brought a week full of movement, games and fun
Last week, the summer day camp Summer Mini Olympics took place at Pôjd. Over five days the children enjoyed sports activities, creative workshops, team games, a trip and plenty of time together
🏃 Festival of Unconventional Sports drew more than 1,300 people to Strážky
The sixth Festival of Unconventional Sports brought a day full of movement, fun and shared experiences to the English park at Strážky Manor House. More than 1,300 visitors could try more than 70
🌿 August at FACE CLUB
August will be about travel, sport, good food and evenings together. We have a travel evening about Brazil, the Festival of Unconventional Sports, the traditional Haluškovica and an NHL tournament. 🤸 The biggest event of the month will be the Festival
☀️ July at FACE CLUB
July at FACE CLUB was full of summer activities, camps, education and preparations for the biggest event of the summer. Throughout the month we met children and young people at various activities
🚀 NEXT LEVEL summer day camp: five days of technology, games and new experiences
Last week, the NEXT LEVEL summer day camp took place at Pôjd. Over five days the children tried video making, virtual reality, gaming tournaments, programming and team activities. Program
🚀 At Pôjd we peeked into the secrets of the universe and research at CERN 🌌
On Thursday 23 July 2026, a talk titled Secrets of the Universe and Its Exploration at CERN took place at Pôjd in Spišská Belá, attracting people interested in science, space and modern technology. 🔬
🍀 Štvorlístok camp brought a week full of experiences, friendships and new skills
Over the past week, we spent an unforgettable summer camp, Štvorlístok, together at Pôjd and FACE CLUB. Every day brought new adventures, plenty of laughter, movement and valuable experiences. 🤝 New friendships
🎯 Festival of Unconventional Sports 2026
The Festival of Unconventional Sports is back! After a year, we will meet again in the English park of Strážky Manor House, where a day full of movement, sport, fun and new experiences awaits young and old alike….
🌎 From Brazil to Spišská Belá
FACE CLUB invites you to another travel talk, which this time will present Brazil through the eyes of someone who knows it from first-hand experience. The guest of the evening will be Šimon, a volunteer from the European Solidarity Corps programme, who
🚀 Secrets of the universe and research at CERN 🌌
Are you curious how scientists explore the universe and uncover its greatest secrets? Come to a talk about research at CERN, the largest scientific laboratory in the world. 🔬 👨🔬 The talk will be led by Dominik Vošček,
📸 The Belá Geniuses explored the region and photography
During the first week of the Belianski géniovia camp, the children set out to discover important figures from our region and explored the world of photography at the same time. Every day brought new experiences, creative activities and
🎬🐉 Film screening: How to Train Your Dragon
Venture into the world of dragons with us! Come and enjoy a summer film evening with a screening of the beloved film How to Train Your Dragon. A story of courage, friendship and adventure awaits us, one that
Holiday opening hours at FACE CLUB ☀️
FACE CLUB stays open for children and young people throughout the summer holidays. 😊 During July and August, we offer a space for meeting up, games, creative activities, sport, relaxation and
☀️ July at FACE CLUB
July is full of summer activities too – sport, film, interesting talks, good food and relaxed evenings with friends. We have sports evenings on the pitch , a screening of How to
✨ June at FACE CLUB
• we put on a day full of unconventional sports for pupils of the J. M. Petzval primary school in the garden of Strážky Manor House ⠀ • we joined the charity event Srdcia v pohybe (Hearts in Motion) for the children we prepared
☀️ DOOBEDIA at FACE CLUB
During the summer holidays, we are opening FACE CLUB in the mornings too. Children under 12 can look forward to a programme full of games, crafts, physical activities and new friendships in a safe and
🌾 The manor park came alive with the Courtyard of Traditions
The Manor Games in Strážky once again brought an afternoon full of experiences, discovery and fun for young and old. This year too, FACE CLUB prepared a themed programme, the Courtyard of Traditions, which took visitors back
🤝Become a Partner of the Festival of Unconventional Sports 2026
The Festival of Unconventional Sports is one of the most significant sports and community events in the region. Every year it welcomes more than 1000 visitors and brings a day full of movement, fun and new experiences for children, young people and
🌵 COUNTRY EVENING at FACE CLUB 🌵
FACE CLUB invites all lovers of country music and western atmosphere to a themed Country Evening, taking place on Saturday 13 June 2026 at 17:00 at the FACE CLUB premises at Petzvalova
🌍 From Kenya to Spišská Belá
FACE CLUB Spišská Belá invites you to an inspiring travel talk about life in Kenya away from the tourist resorts ✨ 🎤 The speaker will be Matúš Basanda, who worked in Kenya as a volunteer through
✨ June at FACE CLUB ✨
June is packed with all sorts of activities too – sport, music, tournaments and time together at FACE CLUB. Lined up we have a travel talk about Kenya 🌍, a ping-pong tournament 🏓, a country evening
✨ May at FACE CLUB
• we were visited by Her Excellency Susan Eckey, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway 🇸🇰🇳🇴 👉 https://spisskabela.sk/mesto/aktuality/🇸🇰🇳🇴-spisska-bela-privitala-velvyslankynu-norskeho-kralovstva/⠀• together we prepared tasty churros 😋⠀• we were visited by students from Stropkov Grammar School thanks to Mladiinfo and the support
👑 Young Players Dominate the Catan Qualifying Tournament in Spišská Belá
On Sunday 24 May, the Pôjd premises in Spišská Belá turned into a place full of strategy, trading and tense duels. The qualifying tournament in the game The Settlers of Catan attracted 23 players from
FACE CLUB Joined Volunteering Week Again This Year 💛
This year again, FACE CLUB, under the auspices of the civic association Expression, joined Volunteering Week with several activities in which volunteers from Spišská Belá and the surrounding area took part. 🙌 🏡 Help
☀️ Summer Camps on Offer in Spišská Belá for 2026
The organisations Face Club, Pôjd and Expression o.z., in cooperation with the Town of Spišská Belá, are opening registration for this year's summer camps. We have prepared six themed sessions full of experiences for you, from science
🇸🇰🇳🇴 Spišská Belá Welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway
Her Excellency Susan Eckey, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Slovak Republic, visited the town of Spišská Belá. The Ambassador was officially welcomed by the mayor of the town, Ing. Mgr. Peter Zibura. The visit took place in connection with
✨ May at FACE CLUB ✨
A month full of experiences, fun and shared moments awaits us. You can look forward to a churros evening 🍩, virtual reality 🥽, a visit to seniors ❤️, helping out at a ranch 🐴 and a Catan tournament 🎲
Spring Community Festival 2026 🌸🌱
On Saturday 25 April 2026, the Community Garden in Spišská Belá came alive with sunshine, good spirits and shared work. The Spring Community Festival once again brought together neighbours, volunteers and partners, who created a day
🌸 APRIL AT FACE CLUB — what did we get up to? 🌸
This month was quite a ride! Here is a little recap of what we experienced together: 🎤 Karaoke night – We sang together (and had a good laugh) to our favourite hits….
Qualifying Tournament for the Slovak Catan Championship – Spišská Belá 2026
We invite all fans of the board game Catan (Osadníci z Catanu) to a qualifying tournament, which will take place on 24 May 2026 at 10:00 at the Pôjd Education Centre at Petzvalova 16 in Spišská Belá. The tournament
🐴💛 Help at the Vlčí Grund ranch: volunteering that matters
Want a break from the daily rush while also doing something good? 🌿Join Volunteering Week and spend a day at the Vlčí Grund ranch, where you will combine helping out, exercise and time in
🎉 FACE CLUB celebrated 15 years
On Saturday 18 April, FACE CLUB celebrated its 15th birthday. The celebration combined an official programme with a community evening for young people. The event began at 14:00 at Pôjd on Petzvalova
👵💛 Bring a smile to seniors: let's connect generations during Volunteering Week
In today's fast world we often forget the simplest thing – giving someone our time ⏳That is why we decided to join Volunteering Week with an activity that has real meaning: a meeting with
🌱 Spišská Belá has once again shown that it cares about its surroundings.
Once again this year we came together in Spišská Belá for a good cause 💚A total of 38 volunteers took part in the clean-up, and they did not hesitate to give up their time to make our town a nicer place for
🌸 Spring Community Festival in Spišská Belá
We invite you to the Spring Community Festival in the community garden in Spišská Belá. Come and enjoy a day full of relaxation, creating and pleasant meetings with neighbours and friends. 🗓️ Key information Date:
March at FACE CLUB: activities and happenings ✨
• we had an amazing time together during the spring holidays – a fairy-tale week full of activities, games and time together👉 https://spisskabela.sk/mesto/aktuality/rozpravkove-jarne-prazdniny-vo-face-clube-✨/⠀• we had a relaxing book evening, since March is the month of the book 📚⠀• we kicked off
✨ April at FACE CLUB ✨
April will bring a varied programme where everyone will find something for them. We have evenings full of fun, shared activities and moments when you can simply relax. You can look forward to karaoke 🎤, a sushi evening 🍣, a quiz 🧠
FACE CLUB turns 15 – join us!🎈
The FACE CLUB youth club is celebrating a major anniversary this year – 15 years of activity. To mark the occasion, we warmly invite all young people, former and current members of the club, friends and supporters
Let's Clean Up Spišská Belá 🌍
Join the volunteer event Spring Clean-Up – Let's Clean Up Spišská Belá and help us make our town a cleaner and more pleasant place to live. Together we will take part in the Upracme Slovensko (Let's Clean Up Slovakia) initiative
Fairy-Tale Spring Holidays at Face Club ✨
During the spring holidays, Face Club in Spišská Belá turned into a place full of fairy tales, games and shared experiences. Each day was dedicated to a different story, and to match the theme of the day we prepared
February at FACE CLUB: activities and events ✨
• we kicked off February creatively – with 2026 vision boards we gave ourselves space to think about our plans and where we want to move forward in 2026 ✨🧠⠀• we helped
March at FACE CLUB ✨
March will bring new activities, space to relax and shared experiences for children and young people 🙂 The programme is varied and open to everyone who wants to spend their free time meaningfully. You can look forward
🧡 FACE CLUB Without Barriers – public fundraiser on Donio
For almost 15 years, FACE CLUB has been creating a safe, open and supportive space 🏘️ for children and young people in our town. It is a place where they can be themselves, spend
🙌 Become a volunteer at FACE CLUB
FACE CLUB is looking for young people aged 13 and over who want to get involved in volunteer activities for children and young people in our town. 🤝 Volunteers help prepare and run
✨ Fairy-Tale Holidays at FACE CLUB ✨
FACE CLUB invites children to spring holidays full of fairy tales, games and creative activities. During the week from 2 to 6 March 2026, always between 9:00 and 14:00, children can look forward
January at FACE CLUB: activities and events ✨
The start of the new year at FACE CLUB was about returning to regular club life, spending time together and planning more activities for children and young people in Spišská Belá. During January FACE CLUB organised
February at FACE CLUB ✨
February at FACE CLUB will be all about creativity, fun and shared moments in good company 💛This month, too, we have prepared a varied programme in which everyone will find something for
FACE CLUB WITHOUT BARRIERS — support us by voting in the Správne začiatky programme 🗳️
Správne začiatky is a Tesco grant programme that supports local projects focused on children and young people. Customers decide which projects get support by voting in Tesco stores. The Face Club bez
💛 Your 2% of tax is doing great things in Spišská Belá
Behind every event, workshop or club meeting there are lots of people, energy and honest work – and very often your 2% of tax as well. They are not just numbers in a
New international volunteer at FACE CLUB – Toni 🇪🇸
A new international volunteer, Toni, has recently joined Face Club through the European Solidarity Corps programme. Over the coming months you will be able to meet him right in the club and at our activities. So that you
🌱 Closing event of the Volunteer Hope (Dobrovoľnícka nádej) project
When a community gathers around one table On 21 December we met for the closing event of the Volunteer Hope (Dobrovoľnícka nádej) project, which was carried out under the Erasmus+ programme (YPA – Youth Participation
POTOPA: A powerful film about home, freedom and life-changing decisions
We invite you to a screening of the film POTOPA, an exceptional Slovak film that sensitively explores themes of growing up, family relationships and finding your own path. The story takes us to Czechoslovakia in the 1980s, to a place that
🎄Christmas screening for children and families
Christmas is about spending time together – and that is exactly what our invitation to the cinema is about.FACE CLUB warmly invites you to a free screening of the children's film Myši v akcii: Vianočná pasca,
Mladí Mladým 2025: A Day Devoted to Dreams and Stories
November 2025 – Pôjd Education Centre, Spišská Belá Some events stay in our heads long after they end. Not because they are grand, but because in them
Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy – screening of documentary films
The Town of Spišská Belá invites residents to an event marking the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy. The screening will take place on Sunday 16 November 2025 at 17:00 in the cinema hall of the town of Spišská
🌟MLADÍ MLADÝM 2025 – An inspiring conference about making dreams come true
Have dreams, but don't know how to make them happen or where to start?Come to the #MLADÍMLADÝM 2025 conference, where you'll find out how others turned their longings into reality.Expect powerful stories from young people who
We have another successful Apple Feast (Jablkové hody) behind us 🍏
The scent of autumn, good food and a community that sticks together 🍎 The Apple Feast in Strážky has once again proved that when the scent of autumn, good food and wonderful people come together, the result is an unforgettable Sunday….
🧠Practical workshop for parents: Using artificial intelligence in the family
Pôjd Education Centre invites parents and anyone interested to a practical workshop showing how artificial intelligence (AI) can make everyday family life easier. Participants will learn how to use AI to: plan effectively
🎬 Fairy-tale evening for the whole family
We warmly invite you to a screening of the animated film THE WILD ROBOT.Roz the robot and an abandoned gosling explore the wilderness together, overcome obstacles and learn what friendship and courage mean. When: Saturday 25.10.2025
Workshop “Vnímajkovia in Practice” at Pôjd🌿
The Vnímajkovia method supports children's sensitive perception, the development of empathy and the building of an inclusive classroom environment.The workshop will be led by Ľubica Matušáková – author of Vnímajkovia. ✨ When?📅 20 October 2025 from 12:30 to 15:30
Apple Feast (Jablkové hody) in Strážky🍎
Let's celebrate autumn together!Apples are among the most popular autumn fruit – you can find them in almost every garden. Let's create something with them together! We invite you to the Apple Feast, organised by: Expression
Spiš Families Meet-Up
We invite you to the Spiš Families Meet-Up, taking place on Saturday 30 August 2025 from 13:00 to 18:00 in the park of Strážky Manor House. A relaxing afternoon awaits you, full of creative workshops,
Community summer cinema
Due to bad weather, the screening is moving to the former Spišská Belá town cinema hall and will start at 19:30. When: 22 August 2025 (Friday) at 19:30Where: former town cinema hall, Spišská BeláAdmission: free
Festival of Unconventional Sports
Strážky Manor House park17 August 2025 | 12:00 – 18:00Admission and all attractions are free! Come and experience a day full of movement, laughter and sports you won't just try anywhere!You can look forward to, for example:Water football
From Pôjd all the way to the Slovak Catan Championship
On Sunday 25 May 2025, the premises of the Pôjd Education Centre in Spišská Belá turned into a strategic battlefield. A qualifying tournament in Catan (Osadníci z Catanu) was held here as part of
Graffiti Day at FACE CLUB
On Thursday 29 May 2025, FACE CLUB will host Graffiti Day as part of the popular Creative Thursday. Children and young people will be able to try making graffiti on prepared surfaces, play
Volunteering Week: Together for the Vlčí Grund Ranch
One day – a big result On Saturday 24 May 2025, a volunteer event called “Help at the Ranch” took place in Toporec as part of Slovakia-wide Volunteering Week. At the Vlčí Grund ranch
Creative Thursday at FACE CLUB
PAPER CRAFTSCreative Thursday at FACE CLUB will be all about paper in its many forms. We'll be cutting, gluing, folding, layering and there will be plenty of room for your imagination. Ordinary paper will turn into extraordinary
Help at the Vlčí Grund Ranch🐎
Have an amazing experience and help where it matters! We're joining Volunteering Week and we're looking for YOU! Together with other great people from all over Slovakia, we'll show that helping is not just important, but also fun
Day Summer Camps at Pôjd🎨🌿
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT SUMMER PROGRAMME FOR YOUR CHILDREN? We have 5 great options for you! Summer 2025 is approaching, and with it our varied day summer camps in Spišská Belá!
Catan Qualifying Tournament – Spišská Belá 2025 🎲🏆
Come and fight for a place at the Slovak Championship! When? 25 May 2025 at 10:00 Where? Pôjd Education Centre, Petzvalova 16, Spišská Belá Entry is FREE! Register and be part of the tournament!
Spring Community Festival 2025🌸
On Sunday 27 April 2025, the Community Garden in Spišská Belá came alive with colour, laughter and lively energy. The Spring Community Festival attracted dozens of visitors of all ages and offered a varied programme that combined relaxation,
We Lived the Hunger Games
Rewarded heroes At the end of last year we completed the project Opportunity to Grow. As part of it we already told you about the Teen Accelerator weekend, which the young participants completed successfully and earned certificates. In total, 16 young people decided to make their surroundings better, and as a result created projects aimed at helping their community. Arena In the same week that we closed our programme Teen
Online Dragons Youth Exchange
Thanks to support from the Erasmus+ programmes, in October we managed to hold a long-delayed youth exchange called Online Dragons. In the beautiful setting of Vyšné Ružbachy, 25 young people met who, over 1 week, explored the possibilities and pitfalls of the online world, shared their experiences and got to know each other's previously “unknown” cultures. 2 countries – 25 young people –
Teen Accelerator – Learning with Real Zing
A weekend full of experiences, laughter, heroism and overcoming challenges As part of the Opportunity to Grow project we invited teenagers to an adventurous Teen Accelerator weekend. This was the third time we have run the programme, and it was once again confirmed that it is a very good and useful one. It was attended by pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 from Spišská Belá and two
An UNCONVENTIONAL Festival of Unconventional Sports!
If you have some super-special unconventional sports in mind, it wasn't down to them. Those were there too, of course. And they were fun. But what caused the unconventional “fun” was a power cut. From the start our plans crossed paths with a higher power. What really encouraged us, though, was the joy and enthusiasm of the people who came to have fun. We experienced
Discover your X – man during the Teen Accelerator weekend
TEEN ACCELERATOR is a weekend full of challenges, adventure, friendships, crazy activities, adrenaline and laughter. TEEN ACCELERATOR is a weekend development programme in which we will guide you through topics such as entrepreneurial skills and project logic, and you will learn to work in a team and present your ideas. Don't worry, there will be NO lectures and you will NOT write a test at the end. All activities will be carried out
Let's Honour the Volunteers of Our Town
We value volunteers enormously, and so, in cooperation with youth workers in our town, we have decided to honour their deeds once again during Volunteering Week, after almost 4 years. The work of volunteers has been, and still is, very important for the town and its residents. Especially in these difficult times, whether pandemic or war-stricken, solidarity,
What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
A question that many of us have faced since early childhood. Yet the answer to it can often be too hard or unclear. In other cases, it may be perfectly clear. One thing is certain, though. If we want to find out what we would like to be, we have to try things out, look for what we enjoy, explore and not be afraid to ask. We
Community Sunday Brought Several Organisations Together Again
On the last Sunday of July, despite the cooler weather, the Community Sunday event took place. It was held on the grounds of the Evangelical church. It was a joint effort by several organisations with one goal: to spend time together. Everyone chipped in with their bit Big thanks go to Sem – the Evangelical youth fellowship – and the lads from the Halfway House in Veľký Slavkov, who...
During the last English camp we will create our own story
The theme of the last of the English summer camps we are preparing for you this year, together with the inspiring centre Pôjd, will be a STORY. How the story begins, everything that happens in it and how it ends is entirely up to you. And all of it in English. We will then put what we have learned to the test with a trip to nearby Stará Ľubovňa. What do you need to know about the camp?
During the first English day camp we discovered the secrets of the universe
The English day camp Journey into Space was prepared for the children by international volunteer Pinja from Finland. This camp was designed for younger children who are just starting with English. What are the planets of our solar system? During the camp the children explored the character of the planets. They found out, for example, why Mercury has the most craters and how such craters form in the first place. Or why storms are frequent on Jupiter
Join our team!
We are looking for you! We are looking for new additions to our team. Join us and become a project coordinator. You can read what awaits you below. Basic information fixed-term employment start immediately employment ends 31 December 2022 full-time working hours: 8 hours send your CV and cover letter to office@ozexpression.sk Duties and
Summer day camp: What Will I Be When I Grow Up?
Do you know what you will be when you grow up? If so, that's great; if not, that's perfectly fine. To know what we want to be, we need to know what work is, why people do it at all and what different professions involve. That's why we invite you to join us in discovering different professions and try out your own
Let's spend a summer Sunday together
We invite you to spend a Sunday together. Let's spend an afternoon full of fun, relaxation and, above all, shared moments. Children, young people, seniors, families and individuals alike – there is something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you on 31 July 2022 from 13:00 in the garden of the Evangelical church in Spišská Belá. What can you look forward to? Community Sunday will be another big collaboration between several organisations and
A week in the life of Phineas and Ferb – English day camp
Do you know the funny TV duo Phineas and Ferb? They really are proper inventors who are afraid of hardly anything. We invite you to experience one unforgettable week straight out of their lives. Together with our international volunteer Máša we will investigate, create, experiment and discover new things. And all of it in ENGLISH. What do you need to know about the camp? Here is
Family Olympics
We invite you to the first family event of our summer – the Sports Olympics, where not only children but also their parents will be doing sport. The Olympics will take place on Sunday 10 July 2022 from 14:00 around the Day Centre in Strážky. You can look forward to: various sports disciplines for young and old alike, a seminar for mums and dads led by expert
The manor park came alive with fairy-tale characters
Who doesn't like fairy tales? Everyone, big and small, is sure to find themselves in at least one. The Three Little Pigs, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs or Shrek are just three examples out of the many that come to mind. A fairy tale for everyone That is why our programme at this year's Manor Games (Kaštieľne hry) was all about fairy tales. Part of the park came alive with various characters from all sorts of fairy tales. The children
The best summer in the club’s history is coming
Summer holidays are slowly but surely knocking at the door. In a few days the school gates will close for a while. That does not apply to the gates of Face Club or Pôjd. They will be open to everyone – little ones, big ones and families – much more than at any other time of the year. Summer 2022 is the biggest HIGHLIGHT of the year at the club. Together with the whole
We are heading into space at the English camp
Set off with us on a journey into space! The theme of one of the English summer camps we are preparing for you this year will be the endless universe. Together we will play astronauts and discover space and its secrets. And all of it in English. We will test our newly gained knowledge with a trip to the planetarium. What do you need to know about the camp? Here is the information
The Mladí Mladým (Young to Young) conference brought another dose of inspiration
The inspiring Mladí Mladým (Young to Young) conference has been an integral part of our town for more than 6 years. The idea for the conference was born in the heads of a group of young people in 2016, and its aim is to inspire young people with the stories of other young people who are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and change the world. The conference themes have varied each year – once it was
Summer Development Academy: Infinity Stones
At the end of the school year, school at our place is (not) ending. It will just change its location, character and the topics it covers. Wondering what we are writing about? Why, about the Summer Development Academy with the Avengers-inspired name Infinity Stones, which is being prepared for the summer by the Pôjd Education Centre. The Summer Development Academy is a programme for 20 children and young people aged 11
Guests of the #MladíMladým Conference
Meet the guests of the #MladíMladým conference Matej Adam Who is Matej Adam? Hello! My name is Matej Adam and I am a student at LEAF Academy secondary school in Bratislava. The topic of mental health has always been close to me, as my father is a therapist. It did not take long before it became close to me too, as part of the school subject entrepreneurial leadership, in
We Celebrated Children's Day All Together
The first day of June traditionally belongs to all children, young and not so young. After all, there is a bit of a child hiding in each of us. Children's Day celebrations were not missing at our FACE CLUB either. This day should be full of fun, laughter, movement and lovely experiences with family or close friends, buddies or classmates. Our youth workers
Opening Conference of the Spolu Bližšie Project
On Tuesday 24 May 2022, the opening conference of the Spolu Bližšie project took place, supported by Norway through the Norway Grants and co-financed by the state budget of the Slovak Republic. The aim of the Spolu Bližšie project is to build a multifunctional centre, which will become an inspiring and supportive environment for children and young people. The project activities will gradually bring comprehensive services to children and...
The Holocaust at Pôjd – so that we don't forget!
“Why would anyone be so cruel? I can't answer why they were so cruel. I only know that they were,” recalls Viola Stern Fisherová in the book Mengele's Girl, adapted by documentary maker Veronika Homolová Tóthová. An answer to this question is hard to find. How is it possible that such an unbelievable number of people died only because they belonged to the “wrong”
5 questions for Paula about volunteering
Many of you already know Paula, whether from FACE CLUB, school or from the first interview in which we introduced her to you. Paula has been a volunteer in Spišská Belá for almost a year. In this article we present volunteering from her point of view. What does volunteering mean to you? For me, volunteering means thinking about the world,
#Mladí Mladým (Young to Young) Conference 2022
The inspiring #Mladí Mladým (Young to Young) conference is back after 2.5 years. The 5th edition of a huge dose of inspiration will take place on 11 June 2022 at 10:00 in the former Spišská Belá town cinema hall. Read about the conference guests too. A human being is a unique creature, often mysterious or peculiar. They can't make sense of their feelings, are afraid to talk about them, often look for answers,
#Generation Z in our schools
Primary school pupils in Spišská Belá had a unique opportunity to see the production #Generation Z, which opens up topics of risky behaviour in the online world. In eight sketches we learn about the struggles of young people connected with life online. We might mention, for example, Alex, whom her parents consider addicted to technology, although they do not realise that they themselves cannot tear themselves away from
Theatre monodrama Mengele's Girl
The theatre monodrama will bring the true story of a young woman who survived four concentration camps. She was one of the prisoners in Auschwitz who had to undergo pseudo-medical experiments. The memories of Viola Stern Fischerová, which Veronika Homolová Tóthová adapted into novel form, will come to life in the Spišská Belá town cinema hall on Saturday 21 May at 19:00, performed by an actress from RAMAGU Theatre. Admission
Mile for Mum 2022
On Saturday 7 May 2022 the nationwide event Mile for Mum took place, dedicated especially to our mums. We too, in cooperation with the Hernička mother and child centre, took part in this lovely activity. In the English park in Strážky we prepared a circuit of interactive activities focused on the bond between mum and child. In the Day Centre there was an accompanying programme in the form of
The Let's Clean Up Spišská Belá Clean-Up Was a Success
On the last Saturday of April, we teamed up with the Let's Clean Up Slovakia initiative to collect litter in Spišská Belá. The event was organised by FACE CLUB. Around 35 children and young people took part. That's more than 70 busy hands helping to make our Spišská Belá more beautiful. Before we started, we prepared a strategy, divided up the locations, split into
Presenting Our Work with Young People at Europe Day in Lendak
Last Friday, nearby Lendak hosted an inspiring event called Europe Day. The aim of the event was to show young people the opportunities Europe offers. So we didn't hesitate and went to present our work too, including volunteering abroad. Volunteer Paula from Latvia told participants everything one can learn, see, experience and discover during a year in a foreign coun...
Book Cipher
The Pôjd Education Centre prepared a competition for pupils in the third and fourth grades of both primary schools, called Encode Your Favourite Book, which ran throughout April. Pupils could use various artistic techniques and styles to create their own book cipher. The competition was introduced to the pupils in interactive lessons held at the schools back in March. Books are
Mile for Mum
Let's celebrate Mother's Day together. The Hernička mother and child centre, in cooperation with FACE CLUB and the Union of Mother Centres, invites you to a joint event called Mile for Mum. The event will take place on Saturday 7 May 2022 at the Day Centre in Strážky. Mile for Mum has been organised by the Union of Mother Centres regularly since 2004. MC
5 Questions for Máša
You might be wondering who Máša is and why we are asking her 5 questions. Máša is from Ukraine and came to us as a volunteer. We owe the fact that she can spend 8 months with us at FACE CLUB, bringing a piece of her culture among us, to the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), which supports this and other projects. Through this interview we
Let's Clean Up Spišská Belá
We care about our town! Our town – our order! Do you also care about living in a clean, cultured and beautiful town? We do! That's why, together with FACE CLUB, we invite you to tidy up Spišská Belá. Join the spring clean-up of our town and enjoy the feeling of creating beauty around you. On Saturday 30….
Theatre Production #Generation Z
Does Generation Z have a chance to take control of its online life? How do young people see the Internet? Can they use it to their benefit? Dramaturg Barbora Mináriková and director Michal Paulovský, in cooperation with DigiQ, have created a theatre performance drawn from real life. Step into the lives of young people online too. After a successful premiere, the Pôjd Education Centre has the pleasure of inviting you to the
Easter at FACE CLUB Was Full of Activities
Easter is one of the biggest Slovak holidays of the year. That's why we gave it plenty of attention and prepared a variety of activities for children and young people. We opened the Easter programme with the family treasure hunt The Adventures of Peter Rabbit. The weather wasn't on our side that day, but we saw it through to the end anyway. The children's afternoons
The Pitfalls of Social Networks
Are social networks dangerous for us? What risks do they pose to young people? These questions were also part of a non-formal education session called The Pitfalls of Social Networks, attended by fifth-grade pupils of the Jozef Maximilián Petzval Primary School in Spišská Belá. This event was prepared for them by the Pôjd Education Centre in cooperation with young volunteers – digiPEERS, involved in an educational pro...
Joyful Easter celebrations
Dear friends, we wish you a peaceful and joyful Easter.
The spring friendly barbecue brought the community together and helped a good cause too
Saturday afternoon at the Day Centre in Strážky was filled with the spirit of charity, mutual help and a friendly atmosphere. That is what our spring friendly barbecue was like. The idea of combining tasty food cooked over a fire, a pleasant setting, a programme for children and a charitable purpose had been taking shape for some time in the head of Ľubo Šmindák, aka the chef from the woods. With the help of many good people, we managed, as the first...
Living Library: The Story of One Book
Every year, March is closely tied to books. For people, books are not only a source of wisdom but also of encouraging stories. What is the story of one ordinary book? Sometimes it is not enough just to write a book; its cover and contents also need to be decorated with beautiful illustrations and, last but not least, for it to reach the reader it is meant for, it has to be sold in
Where to for secondary school? Sharing experiences from young people for younger ones, vol. 2
Which secondary school should I go to? A difficult question that many a ninth- or eighth-grade pupil is racking their brains over. The time of leaving primary school and starting secondary school is one of the hardest in the lives of many of us. Pupils face an important decision that will affect their future for at least the next few years. To us, pupils in these difficult decisions
Spring Friendly Barbecue
Spring friendly barbecue We invite you to a spring barbecue taking place next Saturday, 26 March 2022 from 12:00 at the Day Centre in Strážky. Quality food will be provided by Chef from the woods – Ľubomír Šmindák, the children's programme will be run by Face Club in cooperation with Spišská Belá town employees, Expression o.z. and volunteers, and also the volunteer fire brigade
How to cope with the current situation and how to work with it with children and young people?
How to cope with the current situation and how to work with it with children and young people? A summary of recommendations for pupils, parents, teachers and the wider public. Exactly a week ago, the world changed for all of us into one that most of us do not recognise. We have lost our sense of safety and certainty. Feelings of fear and uncertainty have become part of our lives….
The Olympic holidays at FACE CLUB were full of life
The Olympic holidays at FACE CLUB were full of life 🙂 Last week, children and young people in eastern Slovakia had their spring holidays. So FACE CLUB, together with its volunteers and staff, prepared a rich programme. The holiday theme was steeped in the Olympic spirit, which had lingered in Slovakia after the recent celebrations of the Olympic bronze. The individual programme activities
Which secondary school will I go to? Sharing experiences from young people for younger ones
Which secondary school will I go to? A tough question that many pupils in the ninth or eighth grade are racking their brains over. Leaving primary school and starting secondary school is one of the more demanding times in many of our lives. Pupils face an important decision that will shape their future for at least the next few years. To us, pupils in these tough decisions
The carnival on ice was a fairy tale
FACE CLUB was part of the carnival on ice On 19 February, the town of Spišská Belá, in cooperation with FACE CLUB, organised the Carnival on Ice. The event took place on the ice rink of the ball hockey hall. Not long ago, a lovely idea sprang up: to gather together as people once did at Shrovetide. After all, our grandfathers also used these folk festivals to meet up. We are delighted that
Spring holidays at FACE CLUB will have an Olympic spirit
FACE CLUB has prepared a rich programme for all children and young people during the spring holidays. The theme of the holiday programme will be in the Olympic spirit. FACE CLUB will be open at set hours every day from Monday to Saturday. The programme will run separately for children and young people, but we have also prepared outdoor activities for the general public. The programme prepared
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“A place where you are welcomed with joy and people are glad you are there – everyone needs to experience that from time to time.“ Peter Grivalský, the first coordinator of FACE CLUB More than 10 years have passed since a group of young people approached the then mayor, JUDr. Štefan Bieľak, with a wish for a SPACE for children and young people. A handful of enthusiasts was joined by
FACE CLUB will resume its activities
On Tuesday 25 January 2022, in accordance with the applicable decrees of the Public Health Authority of the Slovak Republic, the Ministry of Education's guidelines and the current epidemiological situation in the Kežmarok district, we are resuming FACE CLUB's activities. FACE CLUB opening hours are as follows: Tuesday: children – 14:30 -17:30 Wednesday: children – 14:30 – 17:30, young people – 18:00 – 21:00 Thursday: children – 14:30 – 17:30,
Supported project Let's Talk About the Soul (Hovorme o duši)
The Children of Slovakia Foundation, under its Safe Children (Deti v bezpečí) grant programme, has supported our town's project called Let's Talk About the Soul (Hovorme o duši), in whose activities we will take part as a partner. The project focuses on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people and was among 14 supported projects out of a total of 92 entries. The aim of the project is to support mental health and wellbeing affected
Support our Festival of Unconventional Sports project with your vote
Want to experience an unconventional summer? If your answer is yes, don't hesitate and support with your vote our project Festival of Unconventional Sports, which we have entered into the 10th year of Tesco's You Decide, We Help (Vy rozhodujete, my pomáhame) challenge. You can vote from 17 January to 13 February 2022 at 3 Tesco stores in Spišská Belá, Kežmarok and Stará Ľubovňa. With every shop you will get
Invitation to an online Letter-Writing Marathon workshop
12. 1948 – Paris – UN General Assembly On this exceptional day, government representatives of the member states of the United Nations adopted an important document – the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was of decisive importance for anchoring human rights in post-war Europe. Since then, we have commemorated 10 December as International Human Rights Day. However, not everyone feels like
Thank you to health workers and teachers for their work
Thank you, health workers; thank you, teachers! Dear health workers, dear teachers, teaching and non-teaching staff, thank you for everything you do for us. We value your work. Today is Giving Tuesday – the international day of giving. #GivingTuesday is a celebration of generosity, giving and volunteering. It is a day when good deeds are celebrated around the world and kindness is spread. Today we
Community eco-garden project successfully completed
Community eco-garden project successfully completed Thanks to the Green Oases (Zelené oázy) grant call from the Ekopolis Foundation and Slovnaft a.s., we managed to renovate and improve the garden below FACE CLUB. Work on the garden went on throughout the summer. We managed to restore the retaining wall, clad it with stones and point it. We planted several kinds of berry bushes and strawberries, which gave us
5 questions for Pinja
5 questions for Pinja You may be wondering who Pinja is and why we are asking her 5 questions. Pinja is from Finland and has come to volunteer with us. We owe the fact that she can spend a year with us at FACE CLUB and bring a piece of her culture among us to the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), which supports projects like this and others. Through
We were part of the SolidExpo festival in Bratislava too
We were part of the SolidExpo festival in Bratislava too The civic association Expression o.z. and FACE CLUB volunteers took part this week in the SolidExpo festival, held under the auspices of IUVENTA – Slovak Youth Institute. The aim of the festival was to use personal experience to introduce secondary school and university students to the possibilities of solidarity projects and youth exchanges...
Volunteer Paula and the story of her first 4 months in Spišská Belá, Slovakia, at FACE CLUB
Volunteer Paula and the story of her first 4 months in Spišská Belá, Slovakia, at FACE CLUB Half a year ago, like most of the world, I was sitting at home thinking about my life. I wondered what I wanted to do with it. Without thinking long, I realised I would go on a volunteer project. I applied to several projects,
10 October – World Mental Health Day
10 October is World Mental Health Day. This year's Mental Health League campaign has the slogan Let's Blow Off Some Steam! So that is exactly what we did yesterday. In the beautiful autumn setting of the Belianske Tatras , with a hike up to the Plesnivec chalet . Everyone's soul is fragile and needs a lot of attention, so look after it and take ca
Signing of partnership agreements for the SpoluBližšie project
Signing of partnership agreements for the SpoluBližšie project On Monday afternoon, 27 September 2021, partnership agreements for the SpoluBližšie project were signed in the newly built community centre. The SpoluBližšie project is supported by the EEA and Norway Grants and by the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation of the Slovak Republic. The town council accepted and appro...
5 questions for Paula
5 questions for Paula You are probably wondering who Paula is and why we are asking her 5 questions. Paula is from Latvia and came to us to volunteer. We owe it to the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), which supports this and other projects, that she can spend a year with us at FACE CLUB and bring a piece of her culture to us. Through
The adventure and discovery day summer camp was truly varied
The adventure and discovery day summer camp was truly varied. Throughout the week we devoted each day to a different topic. We improved children's key competences in selected topics, learned new things, had fun and also spent time with friends. Each day included a new virtual friend who guided us through it. On Monday it was our friend
Holiday Sunday in the manor park
Holiday Sunday in the manor park We spent the first Sunday afternoon of the holidays in the pleasant surroundings of the park of Strážky Manor House. Among the activities there was something for both little and big ones. Just see for yourselves .
Adaptation Period Webinar Series
4 webinars, 4 different topics, plenty of inspiration Over the months of April to June, a series of four webinars for teachers took place, focused on the adaptation period and children's return to school. We kicked off the series with the topic Classroom Climate, where we discussed the importance of climate not only in the adaptation period but also its pillars, which are
Paula Has Arrived
This week is special for us! Wednesday 9 June 2021 was a big day for us – PAULA arrived, our new volunteer from Latvia, who will be here with us for the whole year. We prepared a welcome for her in Poprad and showered her with all sorts of questions. We wish her to feel good with us and we thank the European Solidarity Corps for such
The Community Eco Garden Welcomes Its First Plants
The Community Eco Garden welcomes its first plants As part of the Community Eco Garden project, supported by the Green Oases grant call from the Ekopolis Foundation and Slovnaft a.s., we made use of one of the few sunny days and got started on the first work to renovate and tidy up the garden below FACE CLUB. In cooperation with the town of Spišská Belá, we cleared the garden of the remaining construction waste, then
The Eco Board at Belá Pond Gets a New Look
Renovation of the Eco board at Belá pond Our volunteers don't sit idle even during lockdown and the pandemic. In recent days they have been actively working on renovating the Eco board at Belá pond . You can see the result in the photos below or in person on your next walk .
Invitation to a Series of 4 Webinars on the Adaptation Period
The adaptation period, or what to pay attention to when children return to school We invite you to a series of 4 webinars on the adaptation period, or what to pay attention to when children return to school ? Classroom climate – 11 May 2021 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm online – lecturer Ing. Miriam Šelepová – What are its pillars and why does it matter, not only in the adaptation period
Webinar: What to Prepare for When Schools Reopen?
What to prepare for when schools reopen? We invite all teachers, special educators, youth workers and other interested people to the webinar: What to prepare for when schools reopen? The webinar will be full of not only practical advice and information on how to work with a class and its community after such a long and demanding break, but will also bring many other practical
Celebrating Our 10th Birthday
We have been here for you for 10 years! More than 10 years have passed since a few young people approached the then mayor, Štefan Bieľak, with a desire to have a SPACE for children and young people, a space that would not only be for them, but also be theirs. A space for which they would take responsibility. One thing led to another and a host of others joined the handful of young
Komunitná eko záhrada
Pod Face Clubom vznikne Komunitná eko záhrada Naše občianske združenie sa v januári 2021 s projektom Komunitná eko záhrada zapojilo do grantovej výzvy Nadácie Ekopolis a spoločnosti Slovnaft a.s. s názvom Zelené oázy 2021. Vo februári prišla správa, že náš projekt vybrali medzi tie najlepšie a získal priamu podporu na jeho realizáciu. Cieľom našej Komunitnej eko záhrady je pretvoriť pustý
