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EUROPARC Youth Camp – Spain 2015  ”Taking the lead for Nature”

EUROPARC Federation, with the great support of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, is delighted to announce the organisation of a Youth International Camp as part of the YOUTH+ programme. An exceptional opportunity for 30 young people from European Protected Areas to learn, discuss and share experiences, embarking together on a journey to the future of nature in Europe.

Please download the invitation and register here. You can also visit our webpage for more information.

In brief

• EUROPARC Youth Camp, 31st August – 5th September 2015 Boì, Spain.
• 18-25 year youth from Junior Ranger or other educational programmes in European Protected Areas; EUROPARC membership of the Protected Area necessary.
• Deadline for application: 26th of June. Places are limited!
• Application to a.luttmann@europarc.org, including letter of motivation.
• Notification about successful application: from end of June onwards.

EUROPARC Federation has been connecting young people in Europe through environmental education programmes for over 12 years and is now working to develop a new international programme specifically addressed to Youth (18+). We are temporary calling this new program YOUTH+.

YOUTH+ is aiming to offer youth the opportunity to:

• Keep learning about nature conservation in Europe
• Develop leadership skills and play an active role in supporting the work of the PA in the JR programme
• Develop advocacy skills and contribute to include youth perspective in governance and management of PA
• Develop communication skills to speak on behalf of the PA
• Network internationally with peers from PAs across Europe

Do not miss this amazing opportunity and register now!