Why This Matters
The project aim or developmental goal is: Resilience building amongst people affected by the violent conflicts ongoing in and around Europe, Ukraine especially considered.
The following objective is set to attribute to the above aim: Children and young people are better able to deal with stress and the blows of fate.
— Camp Europe, YMCA Europe“Children and young people are better able to deal with stress and the blows of fate.”
What comes next
- Campacity 2025 — to be held in Germany, March 27 – 31
- Round 2025 and 2026 — co-funding secured
- Campacity 2026 — waiting for hosting proposals from the National Movements
Camp Seasons in Numbers
- Pilot Phase 2023 — 16 camp shifts held in 9 countries with 774 participants
- Campacity 2024 — held in Spain, with 75 participants from 15 countries
- Round 2024 — 17 camp shifts held in 8 countries with 724 participants
Latest Camp Europe news
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YMCA Europe Campacity 2026 Conference Narrative Report
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This Summer 20 Camp Europe Projects Will Take Place All Over the Continent And Beyond
The application and selection process for Camp Europe 2026 has now been completed, marking another important milestone in preparing for an exciting…
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YMCA Campacity Conference 2026 in Sweden
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