Youth Exchange“Beyond School: The Missing Lessons”—Vilnius, Lithuania, 19-27 of August 2026

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Project Name: Beyond School: The Missing Lessons

Duration: From 01/03/2026 till 30/11/2026 (duration 9 months)

Activity: The project will bring together young people from different countries for a youth exchange focused on developing essential life skills often missing from traditional school education. Through workshops, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will explore different kinds of lessons—like self-awareness, financial literacy, emotional well-being, and communication—within a non-formal, intercultural learning environment.

Activity dates: 19-27 of August 2026

Activity Place: Youth Exchange at "Elniakampis" homestead in Vilnius region (Lithuania) for 36 youngsters and 12 leaders plus 2 facilitators (6 youngsters and two leader from each organization) in environmental awareness and sustainable practices with gamification and non-formal educational activities. https://www.balticlakes.lt/en/accommodation/-elniakis-39-homestead-410/?_ga=2.98162719.1019203066.1719050131-493527455.1719050131&_gl=1*1pwr98v*_ga*NDkzNTI3NDU1LjE3MTkwNTAxMzE.*_ga_34K5X3S3L8*MTcxOTA1MDEzMS4xLjAuMTcxOTA1MDEzMS42MC4wLjA

ACPELIA invites young people from Cyprus to take part in the Erasmus+ Youth Exchange “Beyond School: The Missing Lessons”, an international project hosted in Lithuania that focuses on life skills that are often missing from traditional school education.

While schools usually focus on academic knowledge, many young people feel unprepared for real-life challenges such as managing emotions, communicating effectively, handling money, navigating the digital world, or planning their future. This Youth Exchange creates a safe, creative, and supportive space where young people can explore these “missing lessons” through non-formal education, nature-based learning, and intercultural exchange.

🔍 What is the project about?

“Beyond School” brings together young people from Lithuania, Cyprus, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Austria to reflect on education, personal growth, and life skills. Through workshops, discussions, games, and creative activities, participants will develop competencies related to:

emotional intelligence and mental well-being
communication and social skills
self-awareness and confidence building
financial and practical life skills
digital literacy and online safety
active participation and citizenship

The project helps young people connect learning with real life and encourages them to see education as a tool for empowerment, not pressure.

Hosting Place: "Elniakampis" homestead in Vilnius region

"Elniakampis" homestead is located in a remote and quiet corner of the Neris Regional Park, only 28 kilometres away from Vilnius city center. Homestead is surrounded by Elniakampis forest and Elna creek is flowing through its territory. Rural tourism homestead "Elniakampis" consists of residential house with three halls, a tennis court, basketball, football and volleyball pitches, table tennis and billiard halls, a natural pond and a sauna with a waterfall near to it.

🎨 Methods & Activities

The Youth Exchange will use non-formal education methods, including:

interactive workshops and group discussions
creative activities (theatre, storytelling, art)
outdoor and nature-based learning
peer-to-peer learning and reflection spaces
intercultural evenings and teamwork activities

All activities are designed to be inclusive, participatory, and engaging — no exams, no grades, no pressure.

👤 Who can apply?

We are looking for young people aged 16–20 who:

are interested in personal development and life skills
feel that school does not always prepare them for real life
are open to sharing experiences and learning with others
want to meet young people from other European countries
are motivated to actively participate in all activities

👉 Young people with fewer opportunities (social, economic, educational, geographic, or emotional challenges) are strongly encouraged to apply. No previous Erasmus+ or international experience is required.