City holidays in Gelnhausen: Thank you parents for the fairytale experiences!

City holidays in Gelnhausen: Thank you parents for the fairytale experiences!

The city holidays in Gelnhausen, which took place from July 6th to 12th, 2025 under the motto “Fairy Tale”, were a complete success. A total of 96 children aged 7 to 12 experienced seven days full of adventures, games and creative activities, which were organized by a dedicated team led by youth deacon Hartmut Winkler. Parents were grateful and praised the work of the team members, who offered the children a harmonious community. gnz.de reports that ...

The exciting end of this holiday week was a celebration at which the kitchen team, consisting of ten young helpers, received special thanks. In his words, Pastor Justus Mahn emphasized Hartmut Winkler's commitment and the young people's willingness to take responsibility. Parents reported consistently positive experiences, with city holidays described as peaceful and happy, with minimal arguments and injuries.

Week full of highlights

The highlights of the holidays included trips to Heinrich Kraft Park and a day in the forest, which were great fun. The children were able to get creative while the “Firefrogs” provided entertainment with various performances. In addition, a raffle organized by the “Blutorange” group raised a donation of 123 euros, which will be used to support Steitz. Hartmut Winkler encouraged everyone involved to spread the positive experiences around the world and to start looking forward to the 2026 summer holidays.

The Evangelische Jugend Gelnhausen offers an exciting program for other activities in the region, especially for children. Registration for the next city holidays starts on March 22nd, although places are limited. In addition to the traditional city holidays, there will also be a CoolKids short film evening with a selection of 16 exciting short films, which is a great opportunity to renew old friendships and share memories. The films are accompanied by registration including a selection of drinks and popcorn, which provides additional fun. evangelische-jugend-gelnhausen.de describes the extensive activities…

Urban outskirts recreation and its importance

The city holidays are part of a larger concept that includes the so-called outskirts of the city, which are offered not only in Gelnhausen but also in many other cities. These organized holiday camps offer school-aged children who cannot travel the opportunity to spend varied days playing, doing crafts and making new friends. The programs provide a structured environment that provides children with security and the opportunity to learn and grow through participatory experiences. jugendleiter-blog.de explains the details of such leisure activities...

In Gelnhausen as elsewhere, these holiday offers are a valuable part of education within the community. Parents who hardly have the opportunity to offer their children an expensive type of vacation can rely on support in the form of qualified care and meaningful activities. The city of Gelnhausen makes its financial contribution, which also contributes to the positive balance of these city holidays.