Vacations are a time to rest, but, in the Knowledge Stations (ECs), they are synonymous with body and mind in motion. In January, the ECs take advantage of the school break to promote activities that expand the coexistence and exchange of experiences among the children and adolescents served, strengthening bonds, integration, and cooperation. Here’s what happened at each Station: 

Serra Knowledge Station 

From January 13 to 31, 390 children and adolescents from Serra Knowledge Station, in Espírito Santo, participated in several Summer Activities developed by the Station’s team based on suggestions given by the students. The schedule ranged from treasure hunting to TikTok dance battles, from arcade championship to flag soccer matches (a sport in which players need to remove flags attached to their opponents), among other options. On Fridays, special actions marked the end of each week: Cinema EC, with a screening of “The Lego Movie”, accompanied by popcorn and juice; Pool Party, a poolside party with music, dance, and water games; and Graffiti Workshop, an initiative in partnership with the Youth Reference Center, located in the Novo Horizonte neighborhood. 

Photos: Serra Knowledge Station 

Brumadinho Knowledge Station 

In Minas Gerais, the Summer Camp at the Brumadinho Knowledge Station brought a lot of fun, interaction, and learning to the 275 attendees who participated in the event each day. From January 21 to February 3, over 20 recreational, sports, and cultural activities filled the kids’ mornings and afternoons. The options included a “What’s the song?” game, making mandalas, the magic bottle game (Q&A), ping-pong, soap soccer, basketball, volleyball, a party of colors, and even a “Lazy Day”, in which participants could relax and connect with nature during an activity in the EC’s woods. 

Photos: Brumadinho Knowledge Station 

Arari Knowledge Stations  

From January 9 to 24, the Arari Knowledge Station, in Maranhão, held a Vacation Festival, with sports activities, cultural contests, hands-on actions, and educational workshops. More than 900 children and adolescents and about 50 parents and guardians also participated in the elaboration of a goals booklet for 2025 – a collective planning action that highlights the horizontality of the institution’s pedagogical proposal. The Station also hosted the 5^th Meeting of the North Corridor Knowledge Stations, held on January 20, 21, and 22, which brought together 1,100 young people and educators from the Arari, Marabá, and Tucumã Knowledge Stations for an educational exchange and a series of performances led by the students (read more in the box at the end of this page). 

Photos: Arari Knowledge Station 

Knowledge Station Marabá 

In Marabá, in the state of Pará, the Knowledge Station promoted its traditional Summer Camp from January 13 to 24. The event brought together 150 children and adolescents, who participated in activities such as painting, sports circuits, tug-of-war, slackline, and a lively talent show. The program included an initial moment conducted by the psychologists of the Station, who addressed the importance of mental health care, within the White January campaign. This reflection served as a starting point for the other activities. In addition to the Camp, about 90 adolescents from the Marabá Knowledge Station took part in rehearsals and training for the North Corridor Knowledge Stations Meeting, held in Arari (MA), from January 20 to 22. 

Photos: Marabá Knowledge Station 

Tucumã Knowledge Station 

Represented by 64 of its attendees, the Tucumã Knowledge Station (PA) participated in the North Corridor ECs Meeting, which took place in Arari, Maranhão, from January 20 to 22. The young people had the opportunity to socialize with peers from the other Stations present at the event during competitions in sports such as swimming, athletics, volleyball, handball, and soccer. In addition, they performed a scene from the play “Belém da Fé, do Cheiro e do Sabor”, in which they presented songs by local artists from the capital city of the state of Pará (Belém), as well as the so-called “festa da aparelhagem” (“sound system party”), a musical manifestation characterized by large structures of audio, light and pyrotechnic effects, under the command of a DJ. 

Photos: Attendees from the Tucumã Knowledge Station 

5^th Meeting of the Knowledge Stations from the Northern Corridor 

On January 20, 21, and 22, the Arari Knowledge Station, in Maranhão, received young people and educators from the Marabá and Tucumã Knowledge Stations for the 5^th Meeting of the Knowledge Stations from the Northern Corridor. The event was structured on three major fronts that happened simultaneously, allowing participants to explore different activities according to their interests.  

In the Games section, tournaments, friendly matches, and recreational games were organized in various sports (soccer, seven-a-side soccer, volleyball, indoor soccer, basketball, athletics, beach soccer, and swimming), with the objective of strengthening the sports spirit and teamwork. In the Culture and Youth Expression section, cultural presentations gave voice to local traditions, aiming to foster a sense of belonging and value the identity of each territory represented. And in the Youth Protagonism in Action section, the Youth Press was one of the highlights, with workshops that trained participants in digital media production and the formation of groups responsible for the journalistic coverage of the event.

Meanwhile, Thematic Stations offered table and board games, electronic games, table tennis and experiences in robotics to stimulate from strategic vision and creativity to the development of technological skills. 

With an inclusive and collaborative environment, the event consolidates itself as a space to strengthen bonds, encourage talents and promote the exchange of knowledge. In 2025, the 6^th edition of the meeting will be held at the Marabá Knowledge Station, in Pará.