Youth Platform

The blended mobility took place in the calm and green surroundings of Látky, a small village in the Slovak countryside. This serene location offered the perfect setting for focused work and meaningful connection with nature. Cozy corners in the accommodation invited group collaboration, while peaceful paths encouraged reflection during walks. Participants from four European countries came together, ready to turn their ideas into action.

The first days were all about connection, both with each other and with the issues that young people face today. Through guided reflection, open conversation, and creative exercises, participants explored topics close to their hearts. A short workshop introduced how Erasmus+ activities can become powerful tools for change.

Each participant soon found their place in a working group, focused on themes such as wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability, or active citizenship. With the support of experienced mentors, the real group work began: drafting project goals, brainstorming activities, and learning how to turn ideas into a structured youth exchange.

Participants explored non-formal education principles, built engaging timetables, and even learned how to map out a safe and inclusive program. From team building to final evaluation, they imagined the full journey of a future exchange.

They also stepped into the often-overlooked side of the work, logistics. From designing travel plans across six countries to uploading routes into Microsoft Power Apps, they got hands-on experience with the tools and thinking behind real-world planning.

Activity identity matters too. Each group learned the basics of EU visual guidelines before designing a logo that captured the spirit of their exchange. Some used Canva, others sketched by hand, but every result reflected passion and purpose.

Before the program came to an end, the energy of Method Lab Day brought everything full circle. Each team led a trial session from their activity, creating a day filled with movement, imagination, and emotion. From yoga and outdoor games to role play, debates, and even a moving inclusion activity at the end of the day, it was clear how far each group had come.

Every hour of focused group work carried a quiet promise: to learn, to connect, to grow. Strangers at first, we slowly became a team, transforming ideas into plans and moments into memories, until what began as an exercise evolved into something unforgettable.