YE: YOUR TRAIL TO MENTAL BALANCE, 4-11 of October, Czechia

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Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Czechia 🇨🇿

🇨🇾 OPEN CALL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM CYPRUS!

ACPELIA is looking for young people from Cyprus aged 18–30 who would like to take part in the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange: YOUR TRAIL TO MENTAL BALANCE

📍 Kosky – Třeboňsko, Czechia

📅 5–10 October 2026

✈️ Travel days: 4 & 11 October 2026

🇪🇺 Erasmus+ Youth Exchange

Are you ready to leave your everyday routine for a few days, spend time in nature, meet young people from different European countries and discover new ways of taking care of your mental well-being?

Then this opportunity could be for you!

🧠 ABOUT THE PROJECT

Your Trail to Mental Balance is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange focused on mental health, psychohygiene and well-being.

The project will bring together young people from different European countries and create a safe and friendly environment where participants can learn from one another, exchange experiences and discover practical ways of improving their mental balance.

Instead of sitting in a classroom, much of the learning will happen through non-formal education, outdoor experiences, teamwork, movement, reflection and intercultural interaction.

The aim is not only to talk about mental health, but also to experience different ways of slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, becoming active and building meaningful connections with other people.

🌲 WHAT WILL WE DO?

During the Youth Exchange, participants will experience a varied programme including:

· 🤝 Team-building activities

· 🧘 Mindfulness and meditation

· 🥾 Hiking in the Novohradské Mountains

· 🌳 Outdoor and nature-based activities

· 🏐 Sports and active games

· 🎯 Disc golf, volleyball, badminton and table tennis

· 🏰 Activities in UNESCO Český Krumlov

· 🚶 Slow gaming and walking activities

· 🌍 International evenings

· 🤗 Inclusion and inclusive leisure activities

· 🛤️ Exploring European cultural routes

· 🇪🇺 Learning more about Erasmus+ and the European Union

· 💬 Sharing experiences with young people from different cultures

And perhaps most importantly:

New friendships, new experiences and unforgettable memories!

🏞️ WHERE WILL IT TAKE PLACE?

The project will be organised in the beautiful Třeboňsko region of the Czech Republic, close to the Austrian border.

Participants will stay in Penzion Kosky, surrounded by nature, the Lužnice River and the famous sand lakes of the area.

During the project we will also explore different locations, including:

🏔️ Novohradské Mountains

Participants will visit the area around Dobrá Voda and Hojná Voda and hike towards Kraví hora mountain – 962 metres.

🏰 Český Krumlov

We will visit one of the Czech Republic’s most beautiful historical towns and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its medieval architecture, castle and unique atmosphere.

🌊 Třeboňsko

The region is known for its hundreds of historic artificial lakes, forests and beautiful natural landscapes – an ideal setting for an exchange about mental balance and well-being.

🏡 ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Participants will stay at:

Penzion Kosky

The guesthouse will be reserved for the Erasmus+ group.

Participants will have:

🏠 Accommodation in rooms for 1–3 people🚿 Private bathroom🛏️ Single beds🍽️ Full board🥤 Free soft drinks🌳 Access to a large garden🏫 Conference/activity room📶 Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation

👥 WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

ACPELIA is looking for young people aged 18–30 living in Cyprus who:

✅ Are motivated and open to new experiences

✅ Would like to meet and cooperate with young people from other countries

✅ Are interested in mental well-being, outdoor education and intercultural learning

✅ Are respectful, tolerant and open-minded

✅ Are willing to contribute to a friendly environment where discrimination is not accepted

✅ Have sufficient English to communicate with the international group

✅ Are ready for an active programme involving walking, hiking and sports

✅ Are willing to participate actively throughout the whole Youth Exchange

🌍 Participants with fewer opportunities are especially encouraged to apply.

For participants with fewer opportunities, basic English is sufficient, as support can be provided by the group leader.

💚 THIS IS NOT A TOURIST TRIP

An Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is much more than travelling to another country.

Participants are expected to be actively involved in the programme, cooperate with their international team, participate in activities and contribute to the learning process.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to discover new places, cultures and people while developing skills and experiences that can stay with you long after the project ends.

💶 FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

The project is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme.

Covered by the project:

✅ Accommodation

✅ Full-board meals

✅ Educational programme

✅ Project activities

✈️ Travel reimbursement

Travel expenses can be reimbursed up to €395 per participant, according to Erasmus+ rules and the project’s financial conditions.

Participants should look for the most economical travel options.

There is a €50 participant contribution covering the full-day excursion to Český Krumlov and transfers between project activity locations. This amount can be deducted from the travel reimbursement.

Travel reimbursement will be completed within a maximum of three months after the activity.

⚠️ Travel tickets must be approved by the organisers before purchase.

✈️ TRAVEL

The official travel days are:

➡️ Arrival: Sunday, 4 October 2026⬅️ Departure: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Participants can travel through:

✈️ Prague Airport (PRG)or✈️ Vienna Airport (VIE)

From Prague or Vienna, participants can continue by train towards Majdalena, where the hosting organisation will arrange transportation to the accommodation.

🩺 IMPORTANT

Participants must have travel insurance covering the complete duration of the activity.

As the programme contains considerable outdoor activity, participants should also be prepared for changing October weather and bring suitable:

🥾 Outdoor shoes🧥 Warm clothing🌧️ Raincoat👟 Comfortable clothes for activities

🌍 INTERNATIONAL & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Each national group will also contribute to an International Evening.

So be ready to bring some typical Cypriot:

🇨🇾 Food and sweets🎵 Music🎭 Traditions📸 Cultural material🎁 Small items representing Cyprus

This will be our chance to introduce Cyprus to the other participants while discovering their cultures too!

📢 AFTER THE YOUTH EXCHANGE

The experience does not end when we return to Cyprus.

Participants will be encouraged to share what they learned and help disseminate the project and Erasmus+ opportunities.

The Cypriot team will also contribute to a local follow-up activity, using ideas, methods or tools experienced during the Youth Exchange.

We are looking for participants who want not only to take something from the project, but also to bring something back to their local community.

🌿 COULD THIS BE YOUR TRAIL?

Sometimes improving our balance does not mean stopping.

Sometimes it means walking.

Walking somewhere new.Meeting someone new.Trying something different.Spending time in nature.Listening to others.And perhaps listening a little more carefully to ourselves.

Join ACPELIA’s Cyprus team for Your Trail to Mental Balance and experience Erasmus+ from a different perspective.

🇨🇾 Participants from Cyprus

🎂 Age: 18–30

📍 Czechia