Activity objectives

Youth participation and young people’s active engagement in society are key priorities of the European Youth Programmes. Sport organisations and clubs can play an important role in supporting young people to take part in society and community life. For many young sporters, their sport clubs are like a second home where they develop their personalities and have their social relations. 

The Erasmus+ Youth Programme offers sports clubs low-threshold opportunities to develop their own projects that empower young people through sport and strengthen their civic and social competences.

This special edition of the training course “Dive into Youth Participation” is the first edition specifically designed for the sport sector. It brings together 25 representatives of sport organisations such as coaches, sports instructors and leaders from across Europe. The course aims to strengthen their understanding of youth engagement and youth participation and to explore how it can be integrated into sports activities and club life. Participants will also learn more about the funding opportunities within Erasmus+Youth, especially  Key Action 154 – Youth Participation Activities.

The activity will take place in Vierumäki, Finland, between 14-17 September 2026 (arrival 14 September, departure 17 September)

Description

Are you involved in a grassroots sport organisation with a youth department, or in a sports club working with junior athletes? Would you like to give young members a stronger voice and role in your club’s activities and development? Are you interested in learning how to strengthen youth participation and explore how programmes like Erasmus+ Youth can support engagement through sport? Then “Dive into Youth Participation” is the training course for you.