Key Information
| Dates: | 11/06/2026 - 18/06/2026 |
| Arrival day: | 11/06/2026 |
| Departure day: | 18/06/2026 |
| Location: | Dilsen-Stokkem, Limburg, Belgium |
| Participants needed: | 3 participants from Romania |
| Deadline to apply: | 15/03/2026 via geyc.ro/mobility |
๐ก About the Project
Expedition Dynamics is an Erasmus+ Training Course focused on understanding and working with group dynamics in youth work settings. Young people interact in groups every day, bringing different personalities, emotions, expectations, and experiences. When guided well, these groups can become powerful learning environments where young people build confidence, develop social skills, and learn how to cooperate and deal with differences. This training will explore how groups function, how roles naturally appear in group settings, and how youth workers can consciously guide group processes to create safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments. Participants will experience a highly interactive learning process combining experiential activities, reflection, outdoor learning, and peer exchange. The training is designed not as a lecture-based course but as a hands-on learning journey, where participants actively explore emotions, behaviours, and dynamics within groups. Throughout the programme, participants will connect theory with real practice, sharing experiences from their own organisations and learning from youth workers from different countries.
๐ฏ Objectives
- Strengthen participants’ ability to understand and work intentionally with group dynamics
- Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness in youth work practice
- Explore personal strategies for emotional grounding and self-management
- Learn practical methods for creating safe and inclusive learning environments
๐ฅ Target Group
- Youth workers, youth leaders, social workers (volunteers or employed staff)
- Age: 18+
- Good level of English
- Individuals interested in improving their facilitation and group management skills
- Gender balance will be ensured
๐ About the Location
๐ Dilsen-Stokkem, Limburg, Belgium – a small town located near Genk, surrounded by forests, lakes and natural parks.
๐ก Venue: Heuvelsven has long been used as a youth camp and educational venue for outdoor activities and learning programmes. The location offers a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature, making it ideal for reflection, group learning, and experiential training.
๐ How to Get There
Detailed travel instructions will be provided to selected participants.
Participants must propose their travel plans in advance and receive approval from the organisers before purchasing tickets.
✉️ Travel plans must be approved by the organizers: community@geyc.ro in line with GEYC's Travel Policy
๐ถ Financial Details
✅ Covered by Erasmus+:๐ Your contribution: a cofunding of 200 RON covering community management and administrative costs not included in the European funding.
Waived for: GEYC’s executive team, Board, interns, volunteers, European Fellows, and participants with fewer economic opportunities. If you have a valid MC Voucher you can use it to waive your contribution.
✈️ Travel Policy
Please purchase your flight directly from the company’s official site (for example: Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, TAROM, etc.). Third-party platforms such as Kiwi, Skyscanner, or eSky may be used to search for flights, but not to purchase them.
Wait for an official selection confirmation email from the organizers before booking your trip.
Select low-cost or direct flights whenever possible. Checked baggage, seat selection, in-flight meals, or other extra options are not automatically reimbursed and must be pre-approved by GEYC or the hosting organization.
You must provide all the following for reimbursement:
- Invoices (saved as PDFs – see how to do it here)
- Boarding passes (physical copies or screenshots)
- Physical tickets for any bus, train, or local transport used