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Youth Exchange

Nature for Mental Health

An Erasmus+ Youth Exchange to develop environmental awareness through nature based activities for self-development to gain team-working skills and to detox from the digital world by reconnecting with nature and people.

 Dates
-
 Location
Veliki Žitnik, HR
 Host
Outward Bound Croatia
 Seats (GR)
6 from Greece
 Daily rhythm
09:30-18:00
Veliki Žitnik
Veliki Žitnik

What is it about?

Nature for Mental Health is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange that brings together young people to explore mental health, well-being, and personal development through nature and outdoor education.

Training Objectives

  • Using nature as a tool for mental health and well-being
  • Raising awareness about mental health
  • Teamwork, intercultural exchange & self-development
  • Outdoor experiential learning & digital detox
  • Developing environmental awareness and social skills

Participant profile

  • 5 young people 18–30 years old + 1 youth leader with no age limit
  • Interested in mental health, nature, outdoor activities & teamwork
  • Motivated to participate in a week of nature-based activities
  • Priority given to young people with fewer opportunities (social, economic, cultural, geographical, educational, etc.)

Dates & Location

Start
02 Feb, 2026
End
08 Feb, 2026
Location
Veliki Žitnik, Croatia
Timezone
CET

Accommodation & Food

Venue

OBC Educational Center

Rooming

2 dormitory-type bedrooms

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner + coffee breaks

Dietary needs

Vegetarian/vegan options available; allergies respected if declared upon applying

Costs & Funding

Travel Budget

✈️ Travel budget Greece up to 309€
🌱 Green travel strongly encouraged (bus, train, carpooling) up to 417€

Participation fee

* 30€ (waived for volunteers/economic obstacles)

Travel reimbursement

Reimbursement only after full participation & submission of all original documents

Covered

Accommodation, travel and food costs

Not covered

Travel insurance, optional leisure activities, unjustified transport


* A small participation fee of 30€ is requested by the sending organization, covering administrative support and serving as a guarantee against last-minute cancellations.❗No participation fee is requested from participants with economic difficulties or from active volunteers of the organization

Apply

Application deadline: 15/01/2026 11:59 pm

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