We are thrilled to announce that the narrative report for the YMCA Europe Campacity 2026 held at Camp Brevik, Sweden, last April is finally here! For the duration of four intense and action-packed days, the conference served as a high-intensity collaborative space. Bringing together the long-standing traditions of North American camping and the diverse, more […]
The application and selection process for Camp Europe 2026 has now been completed, marking another important milestone in preparing for an exciting year ahead. This year’s selection process reflected Camp Europe’s continued commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people affected by conflict and displacement. One of the key requirements for applicants was that at […]
From April 15 to 19, 2026, the charming landscape at YMCA Camp Brevik in Sweden came alive with 87 dedicated camping professionals and enthusiasts from 19 countries across Europe and the United States that came together for YMCA Europe “Campacity” Conference – within Camp Europe project and to mark a crucial moment in the strategic […]
YMCA Europe is announcing a fourth round of funding opportunities within the framework of “Camp Europe” project initiative for 2026. INTRODUCTION The overall aim of “Camp Europe” is to build resilience amongst children and young people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe (Ukraine especially considered), to this end offering a safe […]
We are pleased to announce that YMCA Europe is now accepting applications from interested YMCA organizations for the “Campacity” Camp Capacity Building Conference in 2026. The event forms part of the broader “Camp Europe” project and will be hosted in Sweden this time. You can find the full conference details and the application form below. […]
This summer, YMCA Poltava held the next stage of its project supporting children and young people affected by the war in Ukraine. From July 25 to August 4, in the picturesque village of Shevchenkove, Kotelevskyi district, Poltava region, the “Side by Side” camp brought together 21 children aged 9 to 17. The main idea of […]
This summer, we once again held the stationary YMCA Zdolbuniv camp with the support of YMCA Europe and Roots for Peace. In July, a creative camp for participants of the TenSing program took place at the beautiful Lake Pisochne. The five days spent together were filled with creativity, songs, dances, and workshops — becoming a […]
This year, as part of the international project Camp Europe, a five-day inclusive camp “Elements” was held, the participants of which were children and youth with disabilities. It was not just a vacation – it was a deep educational and entertainment program aimed at development, support and creation of an atmosphere of equality and friendship. […]
The healing influence of nature, positive emotions, an atmosphere of support, creative inspiration, and physical activity are what YMCA Zhytomyr built its camp strategy for children and teenagers around. The name “Grow from the Roots” was not chosen by chance, because our mission was to show children that the basis for support for your mental […]
This summer, the You Are Not Alone – Mini camp brought together children from socially unprivileged families for an unforgettable week in the breathtaking Carpathian Mountains. For many of them, it was the very first time they had ever seen the mountains — the mist-covered peaks, the endless forests, and the pure mountain air became […]
