In summer 2027, Finnish and French young people will meet in Central Finland for a week-long youth exchange. The programme will include new friendships, nature adventures, art and creative workshops, games and evenings spent together.
Participants will have the chance to try dance, theatre, music and photography, plan activities together with other young people, and explore Jyväskylä guided by local youth. The exchange offers a great opportunity to use language skills, learn new things, step outside your comfort zone and gain international experience – maybe even make lifelong friends.
Programme:
3–5 July – Homestay
French participants stay with Finnish host families.
Saturday 4 July: Joint picnic with host families and young people.
5 July – Start of the youth exchange
Arrival at the shared accommodation, getting to know each other, safety guidelines and common rules.
Ice-breaking activities, sauna and swimming, Finnish evening.
6 July – Environment and learning
Environmental project activities.
Introduction to Youthpass: what will we learn during the week?
Games and evening by the fireplace.
7 July – Art workshops
Workshops in dance, theatre and drama, music, visual arts and photography.
Planning the programme for the community evening.
Introduction to Finnish sauna traditions and culture.
8 July – Creative activities and city exploration
Art workshops and creative activities continue.
Jyväskylä tour guided by young people.
French cultural evening.
9 July – Sharing and community
Workshops continue. Reflection with Youthpass: what have we learned?
International community evening.
10 July – Nature and closing celebration
Nature trail, adventure activities and sports games.
Evaluation and feedback session.
Youth Festival and closing evening.
11 July – Travelling day
French group travels back home
Erasmus+ Youth exchnage is Funded by the European Union