2. An integral learning experience in an international
environment for young people aged 13 to 19,
combining art, adventure and skills for a resilient future
Program Presentation 2013
8. We create… transformative learning
experiences for young people
inspired to re-think ways of
being and doing and dive into
the challenges of our time.
10. Heloise
Facilitator, chartered
environmentalist and qualified
English teacher, develops
transformative learning
environments
People with passion…
Alexis Korbi
Social innovator, catalyst for Outdoor educator, certified
change and entrepreneur, mountain guide and
designs and manages nature lover, helps people
strategy and communication re-connect through nature
11. People with passion… building a network of
professional facilitators in arts, adventure &
sustainability
30. creative minds · open hearts · wild places
sustainable living
carbon footprint calculation
solar cooking & gardening
ethical finance & cooperative games
social entrepeneurship
32. Inspired by Gaia Education
• An extended active network in 25 countries, promoting a holistic
approach to education for sustainable development.
• It develops curricula for sustainable community design drawing
from good practice within ecovillages worldwide.
• It works in partnership with urban and rural communities,
universities, ecovillages, government and non-government
agencies and the United Nations.
34. Program and learning outcomes
Discover a deep connection with nature, experience a healthy
lifestyle, express dreams and insights and contemplate your
place in the world.
36. Program and learning outcomes
Work in a team, improve communication and language skills
in a compassionate way and be able to deal with conflict,
collective decision making and diversity.
38. Program and learning outcomes
Apply permaculture design principles as green building,
water life cycle and local food principles to a practical
project and calculate the carbon footprint of activities.
40. Program and learning outcomes
Be able to make more informed, ethical choices
about how to use money in a socially and environmentally
responsible way. Understand entrepeneurship and social
business &
42. A typical day
08.00 Energetic wake-up activity & breakfast
10.00 Activity time
13:00 Lunch & Free time
18.00 Reflection of the day
20.00 Dinner & Film, music & workshops
22.30 Free time
23.30 Silence
44. Local suppliers network
CAN VALLS, bio and local fresh products (Lleida)
AGROBOTIGA, bio & local grossery (Besalú)
CAN BANAL, camping (Montagut)
CAN LLUIRE, eco-educational centre (Sadernes)
MARIA ESTHER, bio bakery (Besalú)
46. Work with us: Company partner
Positive employer branding by giving your employees children…
• Innovative English immersion experience
• Practical sustainability skills
• Exposure to new cultures and languages
• Learning for Life – a rethink of how to be and do
• Deep-dive into the challenges of our time
48. Work with us: Camp and tour operators
A green & educational product for your portfolio
• A healthy blend of sustainability and fun
• Making new friends from different countries and cultures
• Organic food, renewable energies, geodesic
domes and eco-building
• A unique mix of adventure, English & sustainability
50. Work with us: Sponsors
Inspiring program to challenge existing paradigms
• Join “sponsor a student” program
• Accredited facilitators & recognized sustainability program
• Unique opportunity for young people across Europe
and the Mediterranean to connect
• Promote intercultural dialogue and build capacity
for resilient and peaceful communities
52. Where we are heading…
Program development
Pilot camp, consolidate program & core team
with spring & summer camps in Spain, with participants
from Mediterranean and all over the world (2012-2013)
56. Where we are heading…
Avalon network
· Run camps in partner country and consolidate
train the trainers program
· Run 3 camps per year in Spain (2014-2015)
58. Who we are: Active Earth
has hosted thousands of young people on student programs
giving them the chance to enjoy life-enhancing adventures
in a place of great natural beauty.
www.active-earth.net
60. Who we are: Barcelonya
a team of educators and communication professionals
with over 20 years’ experience working for social change
in Spain and Latin America.
www.barcelonya.org