Are you passionate about youth, sport, and wellbeing? Looking for new partners, fresh ideas, and inspiring collaborations? Then the Youth Sport & Wellbeing Lab in Bansko is the place to be this autumn!
- Date: 28 Sep. – 3 Oct. 2025 (Sunday and Friday are travel days)
- Location: Bansko, Bulgaria
- Registration: https://bit.ly/my_eu_project
This international event will gather organisations, trainers, and youth workers from across Europe to share knowledge, exchange good practices, and co-create innovative approaches to youth engagement. Set in the stunning mountains of Bulgaria, the Lab blends professional networking with active wellbeing experiences that go far beyond a standard seminar.
Why join the Lab?
By joining the Youth Sport & Wellbeing Lab, you’ll become part of a vibrant European network of organisations passionate about youth, sport, and wellbeing. Over the course of the event, you’ll gain fresh ideas and practical tools to engage young people in active, healthy lifestyles, while also exploring innovative methods and non-formal learning approaches. The Lab is designed to help you find the right partners, exchange expertise, and co-create sustainable Erasmus+ projects and international initiatives. At the same time, the unique combination of workshops, networking sessions, and outdoor activities will energise your work, spark creativity, and strengthen your commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.
Who can join?
We’re inviting youth workers, trainers, educators, and NGO representatives who are:
- 18+ years old
- Active in youth work, sport, wellbeing, or community development
- Motivated to network internationally and co-develop projects
- Experienced in youth or sports activities
- Confident communicating in English
If you’re open-minded, proactive, and ready to share your expertise, this Lab is designed for you!
Practical information
- Location: Hotel Royal Bansko, Bulgaria
- Meals: Provided during the whole duration of the event starting with dinner on 28. September and ending with breakfast on 3. October.
- Dress code: Comfortable, sporty clothes (for both indoor and outdoor sessions)
- Participation fee: €50 (paid by participants)
- Travel costs: 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).
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!