APV DATES: August, 01-03(3 days) 2014

APV PLACE: Lozen Bulgaria

Deadline for submitting the applications : 20.07.2014

  Description of the project:  The Youthexchange “OUTDOORS: Opening Doors” will take please in a village in a small Mountain near Sofia city, both  called Lozen gathering 20 youngsters and 6 leaders  from Bulgaria, Slovenia, France, Greece and Macedonia.   The project will combine and use the symbiosis of inclusive activities outdoors with survival, close-to-nature activities and sports element to create a safe environment for social cohesion,  and to bring youngsters closer to nature and outdoor activities. It is aimed to bring together youngsters with different backgrounds and support young people that have difficulties to participante in an international project or travel due to lack of financial resources,  lack of confidence or lack of information and support.   The participants will have the opportunity to: v  Look at the diversity and understanding among society v  Learn how to survive in the nature v  Experience sprots activities outdoors, directed to physical coordination and healthy lifestyle v  Strategical and team building activities    Activities: The youth exchange will combine three types of activities: v  Workshops for social cohesion and social integration (games, discussions, role games) v  Outdoor activities on survival and orientation v  Outdoor activities connected to strategy and physical action (sports)

Group Leader profile:
  • Age 18 – 27
  • Able to work in English
  • Willing to share the new knowledge with the members of his/her organization once he/she gets back
  • Has experience with leading a group
  • Able to attend the entire duration of the exchange
Accommodation and travel costs:
100% of travel costs are refundable.
Accommodation and meals are 100% covered.