ELIX is organising a youth exchange programme “Sports to YOUth”, that will be held in Ancient Olympia from the 5th until the 13th of May 2015.
30 participants from 5 organisations from 5 different countries will meet in Olympia for this activity:
Indigenous people (ESTONIA), De Amicitia (SPAIN), Genclik Turizmi Dernegi (TURKEY) and YAP - Youth Action for Peace (ITALY). ELIX Conservation Volunteers Greece (GREECE) is the organisers.
The main topic of our exchange is the participation of young people in activities as a mean to promote the sportsmanship and cooperation between participants who belong to different cultures, values and ethics reflecting how does society work. 
Our goal is to make young people more aware of the importance of healthy behaviors and outdoor activities but also to educate them to inter-cultural learning and to a more positive attitude towards other people and cultures.
Through the experiential education, in line with the principle of non formal education, we will try to overcome the barriers and foster a more inclusive society, through the creation of more accessible sport activities and the promotion of healthy behaviors and lifestyles as well!
Sport can improve physical fitness but it is also a way to teach valuable social skills and promote personal development, therefore all the activities planned for the exchange won’t require a particular physical form, everyone can participate and enjoy the experience!
Profile of participants:
We are looking for motivated young people, between the ages of 18 and 30 with a strong interest towards the theme
of the Youth Exchange and open to exchange views and opinions. No need of former experience in Youth Exchanges.
Positive energy required!
!! Even if the main topic of the exchange is “sport” the activities will be accessible to everyone. There is no need of being athletes to join the exchange!!
How to participate?
The selection of the participants is done by our partner organizations in each different country. Therefore, please send an e-mail to the organization responsible for your country asking for detailed information and the application process.
YAP (ITALY): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - still places available
Indigenous people (ESTONIA) - Participants already selected!
De Amicitia (SPAIN) - Participants already selected!
Genclik Turizmi Dernegi (TURKEY): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - still places available
The project is co-funded by the European Commision in the framework of the Erasmus+ programme.
