The segment from the 1943 Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) No. 40B captures the event 'Art for the Youth' organised in the National Theatre by the Curatorium for the Education of Youth in Bohemia and Moravia. The event starts with a premiere of Bedřich Smetana's newly staged opera Prodaná nevěsta (The Bartered Bride). Among the audience is the Minister of Education and National Enlightenment, Emanuel Moravec. Following are short excerpts from the performance and a shot of conductor Václav Talich giving his thanks to the audience.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 26B from 1943, shot on 20 June, captures a traditional church ceremony at the Saint Anthony pilgrimage site. The Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth exploited its popularity and organised a political rally at the venue, with speeches by the Uherské Hradiště District Representative of the Board Jan Ryba and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner. Then, the youth of Moravian Slovakia paid homage to Adolf Hitler. The festivities concluded with a presentation of Moravian Slovak dances performed by couples wearing folk costumes.
Segment from Československý zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czechoslovak Aktualita Sound Newsreel) 1943, issue no. 23A, from a ceremonial gathering held on 31 May 1943 to rename Klatovská Avenue in Pilsen as Reinhard Heydrich-Strasse after the late Reich Protector. The large-scale renaming of important traffic thoroughfares after Reinhard Heydrich involved 19 cities within the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. Reich Secretary Karl Hermann Frank oversees the troops. A festively decorated grandstand with a Nazi flag stands in front of the city theatre. A speech by Waltr Sturm, the Government Commissioner of the City of Pilsen (silent). The event is attended by Georg Wollner, the district head of NSDAP. The unveiling of a sign saying "Reinhard Heydrich Strasse". While the German anthem is played, people perform the Nazi salute.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 37A from 1943 shows athletes visiting the camps organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. Guests were welcomed on behalf of the Board by General Secretary František Teuner. A demonstration of jiu-jitsu was performed by Karel Zrůbek and Adolf Andrej Lebeda. Jan Heřmánek demonstrated boxing skills and children had the opportunity to try out the sport under his supervision. Václav Karola and Mrs. Martínková introduced archery to the audience, while Miroslav Vítek demonstrated shot putting. Football players Josef Maleček, Vlastimil Kopecký, Josef Bican, Karel Kulhánek and Emil Seifert played football tennis and demonstrated headers.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 46B from 1943 presents footage of the voluntary work and help with harvesting organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth as part of mandatory service. Older teenagers worked at railway stations, unloading potatoes.
Unused film material shot for Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) segment issue no. 21A from 1943 captures the mood of a training course organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth in the Prachov Camp at the Prachov Rocks in May 1943. In addition to sports events, the programme for teenagers included lectures.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 25B from 1943, shot on 30 May, shows Prime Minister Jaroslav Krejčí, Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec, General Secretary of the Board František Teuner and other guests of honour during their visit to a recreation camp for working youth aged 14-18, which was held in Semice nad Lužnicí near Týn nad Vltavou. Just as in nearby Protivín, young apprentices put on a collective sports performance for them.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 33B from 1943 captures life at a summer camp for working girls organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth in Poddoubí in the Semily District. Just as in the boys´ camps, the main objective was to improve physical fitness. Sports activities were complemented by periods of relaxation.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 28B from 1943 contains footage from the Youth Swimming Championship for Ages 14-18 organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held at a swimming pool in Prague-Barrandov on 3 an 4 July. The participants consisted of 250 junior athletes who qualified in district and provincial races. Trophies were presented to the winners by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 10A from 1943 captures a two-week training course organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth for mandatory youth service instructors in Moravian Slovakia, which was held in Luhačovice at the turn of February and March. The final exercise was attended by Moravian Provincial Vice-President Karel Schwabe and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner.