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CREMULEC

Creative Mutual Learning of Communication

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CREMULEC Camp in Topolšica (ENG)

From 4 to 8 May 2026, 
the international camp of the CREMULEC project 
took place in Topolšica.

Participants came from:

  • Slovenia,
  • Austria,
  • Spain.

Together we spent time with each other, 
created things 
and learned new ways of communication.

The CREMULEC project connects:

  • people with intellectual disabilities,
  • educators,
  • professionals and
  • artists.

At the camp, we explored:

  • communication without words,
  • expression through art,
  • movement,
  • music,
  • nature and
  • digital tools.

Every day we had different workshops.

Monday, 4 May – getting to know each other and laughter yoga

On the first day, we got to know each other.
Together we presented the camp programme.

Then we had laughter yoga.
It was led by Boža Božena Lesjak.

We laughed,
moved
and relaxed.

Tuesday, 5 May – a day for the senses

We had:

  • a sensory walk,
  • a forest bridge and
  • a forest bath.

The workshops were led by Ines Kokalj.
The forest bath was carried out by Valentina Zupančič.

We observed nature,
listened to sounds,
touched different materials
and built bridges together from natural materials.

Wednesday, 6 May – theatre, dance and music

Lea Verzel led a puppet workshop.

We learned about puppets,
movement
and expressing feelings.

Our friends from Spain,
the organisation AMAS,
carried out a theatre workshop.

Partners from the organisation LebensGroß from Austria
led a dance workshop.

We listened to music,
danced
and connected through movement.

Thursday, 7 May – creative day

Zavod RISA carried out:

  • an art workshop and
  • a digital workshop.

We created with:

  • colours,
  • different materials,
  • tablets and
  • phones.

Zavod IZOTIM led a creative workshop with wood.
Together we made wooden products
and created shared artworks.

Friday, 8 May – easy-to-read and closing

Mateja Meh from CVIU Velenje presented
the first level of easy-to-read.
She also led a conversation with the mother
of the illustrator Tita Jenko.
The CVIU Velenje
ensemble also prepared
a lovely cultural programme.

A special performance was prepared
by participants from Dom Nine Pokorn.

At the end, we presented together
what we had experienced and created during the week.

The participants were very excited about the camp.

They liked:

  • the workshops,
  • new friendships,
  • the pleasant atmosphere,
  • cooperation between countries and
  • creating together.

Participant Tjaša wrote:
In the CREMULEC project, we were at a camp in Topolšica in May, from Monday to Friday. We had creative and digital workshops. We had a nice time and worked every day. We also had laughter yoga with Boža Božena Lesjak. We also had a workshop in nature. We spent time with Austrians and Spaniards. We had a nice time and spent a beautiful week together. We also had easy-to-read. We learned how to dance.

In the project, we will also prepare a handbook.
The handbook will include:

  • new ideas,
  • working methods and
  • examples of good practices.

The CREMULEC project is co-funded by the European Union.

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