Self-catering project weeks in Styria
A special kind of school trip
Exciting hiking and climbing adventures or fascinating museum and theatre workshops: Styria is jam-packed with adventures. To make your stay even more adventurous, why not stay at a self-catering mountain hut or a campsite? Students can learn how to prepare their own meals there – and spend an unforgettable time with their classmates.
Young Styria is happy to help you with the planning, supporting you with booking your accommodation and picking the best activities and attractions.
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DIY holiday cuisine
During a self-catering trip, your students will learn how to prepare delicious, healthy meals and boost their team spirit. No wonder that these kinds of trips are becoming more and more popular! Cooking involves various tasks that students can learn how to master during their project week:
- drawing up menus
- creating and trying new recipes
- food shopping
- preparing meals
- cleaning the kitchen
Young Styria tip: You can find regular farmers’ markets and farm shops in Styria’s cities and villages. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy fresh fruit and vegetables as well as other regional products there together with your students!
Self-catering accommodation in Styria
Styria boasts a vast choice of self-catering accommodation options for school groups:
- The kitchens of the apartments and holiday flats at Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park are perfectly equipped, offering everything you need to prepare delicious meals.
- The campsite at Pürcherhof features BBQ stations and designated campfire places that are just perfect for preparing meals with your classmates.
A special mission for adventurous school groups: At “Waldläufercamp”, students face a special challenge: Right at the heart of Gesäuse National Park, they can prepare their own meals and spend the night under starry skies. And that’s not all: Smartphones and smartwatches stay down in the valley – because there’s no electricity on the outdoor camp!
Are you interested in booking a self-catering accommodation? Simply send us an enquiry! We’ll get back to you shortly with detailed information and contacts!
Die richtige Unterkunft finden
Einige Young Styria Unterkünfte sind speziell auf Selbstversorger-Gruppen eingestellt und bieten euch passende Rahmenbedingungen:
- voll ausgestattete Küchen
- ausreichend Platz für Gruppen
- Aufenthaltsräume für gemeinsame Mahlzeiten
- Grill- und Lagerfeuerplätze
Spezialmission für mutige Schulklassen: Im Waldläufercamp stellen sich Schüler:innen einer ganz besonderen Herausforderung. Mitten im Nationalpark Gesäuse werden Speisen selbst zubereitet und die Nächte unter freiem Himmel verbracht. Smartphones bleiben im Tal, denn nach Strom sucht man im Waldläufercamp vergeblich.
4 tips for preparing a self-catering school trip
If you opt for a self-catering project week, you should not only plan your activities – but also your meals! Young Styria has compiled a few useful tips for preparing your self-catering trip:
1. Choose recipes and write shopping lists
Being organised makes life much easier – and the same is true for planning your self-catering project week. Draw up a weekly menu in advance and let the students have their say in it.
When it comes to calculating the amount of food you will need for the week, your students can even put their mathematical skills to the test!
2. Check the kitchen utensils you will need
Make sure to check in advance if the preparation of your chosen dishes requires special kitchen equipment. If so, you can discuss it with the host of your accommodation.
3. Draw up kitchen teams
While some kids enjoy chopping vegetables, others prefer stirring sauces or setting the table. By drawing up kitchen teams, everyone gets to do the job they enjoy the most.
It’s all about variety: Who says that teams have to remain the same throughout the entire stay? Rotate tasks and make sure to swap teams to ensure that everyone gets the full experience.
