Dino Park & Bran Castle, Romania - Travel journal

The whole group of kids posing for a photo together
On the 30th of June 2023, 14 children of several ages (12-16 years old) accompanied by three adults, from the village of Budila, Brasov County, Romania enjoyed a wonderfull trip to Dino Park and Bran Castle. The Roma children were from families with disavantages from both an economical and social point of view and supported and assisted by Firm Foundations Romania.

The day was filled with laughter, joy and fun but it was also educational, learning about local history. By the end of the day, the children and the supervising adults were thrilled with the trip.

Journal of the day:

8:30am - The minibus arrived to Budila to pick up the children and adults.
9:30am - Arrival to Rasnov, Dino Park.
9:45am - Entrance to the Dino Park, the largest theme park in Eastern Europe, where the children could enjoy real sized statues of dinosaurs, learn about them, watch short movies and play on site games. All the activities were conducted in a safely manner.
12:30pm - The minibus heads to Bran castle, only a 20 minute ride from the Dino Park's parking lot.
13:00pm - Arrival to the entrance of Bran castle folowed by a guided tour filled with stories, legends and history.
14:00pm - A delicious lunch was served at a local restaurant followed by chocholate and jam pancakes.
16:00pm - return to Budila.

Impact of the trip

The day trip was a succesfull one. We managed to bring smiles and fun moments to these lovely children, making their day a memorable one. They could forget their daily problems and hardship they face everyday.

They could return home with great memories and a wider knowledge about Romania's history and past.

Trip report from firmfoundationsromania.com

Impact from the staff: This trip was such a blessing for the kids, a unique experience for them. None of them had ever been to these places and they were very excited. We were also impressed with the team who organized this trip - not only were they our tour guides, but they also took care of the kids and made sure they had a wonderful experience.

Message from the children: Thank you for being such wonderful people and for taking the time to explain to us all the history and the riches of the sites we visited. We loved Dino Park and Bran Castle! Impact from your association: Thank you Responsible Travel and Active Travel for making this possible. It was a day the kids will never forget, full of new experiences and wonderful memories. You went above and beyond to make sure this was memorable and it was.

About our partner organisation: Firm Foundations Romania (FFR) is committed to caring for and supporting the Roma community in Romania by offering access to education, tangible resources, and the love of God. FFR runs educational programs for over 150 kids, with ages from 3 to 15 years old.

Madalina Muresan
Program Manager

The children pose with a dinosaurThe children pose with a dinosaur
The children watch a documentary about dinosaurs on a screen in the forestThe children pose for a photo below Bran Castle
The children explore Bran Castle togetherThe children pose for a photo at the castle
The children enjoy some food togetherThe children enjoy some food together
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