PROGRAMME GMG 2026 – Germany

This is the provisional programme:

Sunday, 11 October – Day of Arrival

Participants are welcomed at the airport by their host families and taken home for a first introduction and time to settle in.

Monday, 12 October – Opening & Culture Day

– Opening ceremony at school
– Welcome by the school principal and mayor
– Ice-breaker and team-building games

– Sports activities on the school field
– Capture the Flag
– Relay Races and other outdoor games

– Cultural Market
– Students share traditional dishes or snacks from their home countries
– Prepared at home or at school and enjoyed together

Tuesday, 13 October – Climbing Adventure

– Meet at school and depart for the climbing arena
– Exciting climbing session on various walls
– A chance to build trust, confidence, and cooperation

Wednesday, 14 October – Trip to Cologne

– Travel by bus to Cologne
– Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Rhine River with views of the city skyline and historical insights
– Visit the famous Cologne Cathedral
– Explore the city in small international groups
– Regroup and return together to Krefeld

Thursday, 15 October – Ice Skating & Games

– Walk to the ice stadium through Krefeld’s nature
– Enjoy a fun ice skating session together
– Learn or improve skating skills
– Return home or to school

– Board Game Night at school
– Followed by a Scavenger Hunt with team-building challenges

Friday, 16 October – Activity & Farewell Day

– Full day of creative and active stations at school:
– Weckmann baking in the school kitchen
– Team games (Viking Chess, Spikeball, and more)
– Bubble Soccer and Soccer Dartboard in the gym
– Outdoor activities in the forest
– Arts, crafts, and designing a final souvenir product

– Final celebration at school:
– Barbecue dinner