Educational Camps for Youth
What is a youth educational camp, also known as a youth exchange?
It’s an international Erasmus+ project designed for young people aged 13 to 30. Through this program, two or more national groups can meet and work together on a topic that interests them. These gatherings are educational activities that use non-formal learning methods.
Through planned workshops, participants gain new knowledge and skills in various areas such as ecology, sports, culture, critical thinking, and financial literacy. Beyond that, we work together to foster mutual tolerance, strengthen European values, and help participants form new international friendships—breaking down stereotypes about other nations and cultures. And most importantly, they get to experience something truly new and meaningful.
What does it look like in practice?
Imagine heading off with five other people from the Czech Republic to Italy for a project focused on digital literacy. At the same time, groups from Greece, Romania, and Estonia are arriving at the same location. The first day is all about getting to know each other and building a team. In the days that follow, you’ll take part in games and interactive workshops centered around the project’s theme. It could be photography, working with different graphic design tools, or sharing experiences about internet safety in your respective countries.
After each activity, there’s time for reflection—what you gained from it, and what you learned. While organizers prepare many of the workshops, some are led by the participants themselves, and there’s also a big focus on peer learning—learning from each other through shared experience.
Over the course of the week, you’ll be encouraged to push your limits and step outside your comfort zone—but only when you’re ready. It’s totally okay to be yourself. No one judges your appearance, orientation, or the color of your skin. The atmosphere, shaped by the participants themselves, is always relaxed and friendly.
You’ll return home with new experiences, international friendships, and probably the motivation to explore even more Erasmus+ projects.
Just like in school you receive a certificate, here you’ll get one too—a Youthpass, which recognizes the non-formal education you’ve completed during the exchange.