How do you put out a fire using a water cannon, locate a dangerous object with a metal detector, or provide first aid? Participants of the “Picnic with rescuers” now know the answers. The event took place in June in Lutsk’s Central Park and brought together more than 200 children and adults.
Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed games, competitions, creative workshops and plenty of interactive activities. Children had the opportunity to try on rescue service uniforms, complete an obstacle course and learn about the work of emergency services through hands-on experience rather than textbooks.
They were guided by rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Volyn Oblast, partners of the RESPONSE and HydroGuard projects. Together, participants learned how to react in different emergency situations and gained practical knowledge of safety rules that are useful in everyday life.
The environmental activities were equally engaging. The WildInCity project team organised a mini-quiz about animals and plants, while representatives of the SafeSewerage project introduced a mobile game focused on water preservation.
One of the most popular attractions was, as has become a tradition at our events, the “Wheel of fortune”. Children and adults answered questions about our Programme and the European Union, spun the wheel and won prizes. The queue of participants lasted until the very end of the event, and everyone went home with a gift. Sunny weather, ice cream, children’s laughter, splashes of water and dozens of new discoveries – this is how participants will remember the “Picnic with rescuers”. It was a day when learning was fun and useful knowledge came through play, interaction and shared experiences.
