The European Citizenship Academy Seminar is a unique opportunity for youth workers from across Europe to come together, learn, exchange, and grow—both professionally and personally.
This seminar is designed to strengthen the role of youth work in building active European citizenship. Through interactive sessions, role play, discussions, and collaborative activities, participants will explore what it means to be an informed citizen in today’s Europe.
- Date: 6.-11. October 2025 (Monday and Saturday are travel days)
- Location: Hendaye, France
- Registration: https://bit.ly/my_eu_project
The ECA Seminar is part of the LEMON network (Learning Europe through Mobility and Opportunities Network), which creates long-term projects to maximise impact and continually develop youth work across Europe.
The seminar aims to:
- Contribute to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the EU among young people
- Facilitate and strengthen youth participation as informed citizens
- Support youth workers in educating young people about Europe
- Initiate sustainable partnerships between organisations working on European education
- Produce clear, relevant, and youth-friendly information to encourage civic engagement
By investing in peer education, this seminar will add value to youth work and enhance the impact youth workers can have in shaping the future of Europe.
The seminar takes place in Hendaye, a picturesque town on the Basque coast, right on the French–Spanish border. Known for its sandy beaches, surf culture, and iconic Château Abbadia, Hendaye offers the perfect mix of seaside charm and cultural richness.
Practical Information
- Accommodation: Bella Vista Guest Center Pays Basque, Hendaye
- Meals: Provided during the whole duration of the event starting with dinner on 6. and ending with breakfast on 11. October.
- Travel Reimbursement: Travel costs will be reimbursed after the mobility, up to the maximum amounts set by Erasmus+: 309€ for participants traveling from Austria (417€ € in case of green travel = no flights).
- To ensure you receive your reimbursement, it’s very important to keep all original tickets, boarding passes, and receipts. After the exchange, you’ll need to send them by post (and scan them as a backup).
- Closest Airports: Biarritz (FR), Pau (FR), Bordeaux (FR), San Sebastian (ES), Bilbao (ES)
- Local Transport: Good bus and train connections (Flixbus, Blablabus, SNCF, Txik Txak bus network)
The seminar is developed by Pistes-Solidaires, a non-formal education association dedicated to bringing Europe closer to people and strengthening European citizenship. Their method follows three steps: Know – Understand – Act. Through experiential learning, they empower youth workers and young people to actively engage in shaping Europe.
How to Apply?
- Register for the youth exchange here: https://bit.ly/my_eu_project
- Wait for confirmation from ACTIVE Austria team and further instructions.
- Plan your travels and send us your travel plan for approval.
- Wait for confirmation of your travel plan and joint the event!