Youth Exchange | 25 August – 1 September 2025 | Skalka, Slovakia
Are you between 18 and 25 and curious about how digital life impacts our mental health?
Do you want to unplug, reconnect with nature, meet young people from across Europe, and take part in fun, creative, and meaningful activities?
Then this is for you!
Register here: https://bit.ly/my_eu_project
What’s it all about?
“Mental Health in a Digital Era” is a 6-day international youth exchange in the heart of the Slovak mountains. Together with young people from Austria, Slovakia, Spain, and Romania, you’ll explore the connection between technology, mental well-being, and nature.
Through mindfulness, yoga, outdoor games, creative workshops, and group reflections, you’ll gain new tools to take care of your mental health, build healthy digital habits, and connect with others in a meaningful way.
What you’ll experience:
✔ Fun and hands-on workshops in nature
✔ Meaningful conversations about mental health
✔ A break from screen time (and some much-needed mountain air!)
✔ New friendships across Europe
✔ Skills in teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
✔ Cultural exchange evenings (bring your snacks and souvenirs!)
✔ A Youthpass certificate to show what you learned
✔ All activities are based on non-formal education, led by a team of passionate facilitators
Where you’ll stay
In the cozy Mountain Hut Limba, nestled in the breathtaking Kremnica Mountains of Slovakia. It’s the perfect spot for hiking, fresh air, and peace. Accommodation and meals are fully covered by Erasmus+.
What to bring?
- Outdoor clothes/sportswear
- Hiking shoes
- Toiletries and a towel
- Insect repellent
- Snacks from Austria for cultural evening
Who can apply?
✅ You’re 18–25 years old (group leaders can be older)
✅ You live in Austria
✅ You’re interested in mental health, digital wellbeing, or simply want to grow and connect
✅ You speak English at a basic level
✅ You’re ready to fully take part in all activities
Travel Arrangements
Participants are expected to arrive in Bratislava, Slovakia by 18:00 on 25 August 2025, where a private shuttle will pick everyone up and take the group directly to the mountain lodge in Skalka (in Bratislava departing from the bus station Mlynské Nivy). The return trip will be on 1 September, with the shuttle leaving early in the morning and arriving in Bratislava around 9:00. This cost will be deducted from travel reimbursement.
Travel costs will be reimbursed after the exchange, up to the maximum amounts set by Erasmus+: €80 for Austria. Please do not buy any tickets before getting approval from the organizers—simply send us your travel plan with the price in advance. 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). Unfortunately, costs for taxis or Uber rides cannot be reimbursed, so please plan to use public transport.
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 exchange!