Sustainability and outdoor education
B.O.A.R.D. Algarve – Boardgames, Outdoor Activities
6 days
Alberto
B.O.A.R.D. Algarve is a nature-based Erasmus+ training course that takes place entirely outdoors on Tavira Island, one of the Algarve’s most beautiful and accessible island destinations. This immersive experience integrates educational board games, outdoor learning, Multiple Intelligences, and environmental sustainability in a unique island environment.
Each day, participants will engage in hands-on activities under the shade of pine trees, near the beach or in the camping area, transforming nature into a dynamic and inclusive learning space. The course fosters creativity, intercultural exchange, and eco-conscious practices — all surrounded by the tranquillity of the Atlantic.
Learning Outcomes
Participants to the course will learn to:
Understand and apply the theory of Multiple Intelligences in real-world outdoor settings.
Design eco-friendly board games tailored to different learning profiles.
Use island landscapes as active, inclusive educational environments.
Plan and facilitate sustainable, cross-curricular learning activities outdoors.
Engage in international collaboration and reflect on inclusive pedagogical approaches.
Return with a portfolio of original games, lesson plans, and nature-based strategies.
Programme
B.O.A.R.D. Algarve – Boardgames, Outdoor Activities
Day 1 - Play to Connect – Team-Building through Games
Interpersonal & Verbal-Linguistic
Icebreakers and cooperative games under pine trees near the campsite
Day 2 - Learning in Nature – Outdoor Teaching Strategies
Naturalistic & Bodily-Kinesthetic
Scavenger hunt, nature journaling, map-based learning trails across the island
Day 3 - Game Creation Lab – Designing Sustainable Games
Logical-Mathematical & Visual-Spatial
Build educational board games using natural and recycled materials
Day 4 - Games with Meaning – Teaching Sustainability & Citizenship
Intrapersonal & Moral
Simulation and ethical dilemma games in shaded group areas
Day 5 - Learning through the Senses – Music & Movement in Nature
Musical & Kinesthetic
Soundwalks, rhythm-based games, and multi-sensory learning tasks
Day 6 - Island Showcase – Game Presentations & Reflection
All intelligences
Open-air game fair, feedback session, final reflection and certificate ceremony
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Course participants will receive training and engage in exercises designed to develop their skills as trainers. The provision of additional materials or resources will be determined based on the course structure and the instructor’s approach to meeting the learning objectives
Course package content:
Services and activities included in the course package are those described above. Please note that accommodation, transport, and meals are not provided.
Cancellation & changes:
Common sense prevails when it comes to cancellations, which are analyzed on a case-by-case basis.