Outdoor Youth Work

Rethink, reconnect and rediscover being in nature in youth work!

 

In an increasingly urbanized and digitized world, young people are increasingly separated from their natural environment. But what if nature - even the nearest park, street or green corner - could become a powerful space for learning, well-being and inclusion? As youth work evolves, professionals face a key challenge: how to intentionally and creatively use the environment around you as a means of informal learning?

That's why "Outdoor Youth Work" brings together youth workers from different geographical and cultural contexts on an impressive international training course in Grenoble - a place where urban life meets the rural landscape of the Alps. During several intensive days, participants will explore how to integrate being in nature into their daily youth work, regardless of whether they work in city centers or rural areas.

Through experiential outdoor workshops, peer learning and hands-on facilitation labs, participants will:

- Discover how to transform nearby outdoor spaces into meaningful informal learning environments.

- Challenge common misconceptions about nature-based education and learn to work with minimal resources.

- Experiment with inclusive, accessible outdoor activities that support the mental and physical well-being of young people.

- Harmonize your practice with the European training strategy and strengthen key competencies for international youth work.

- Exchange experiences and good practices with youth workers from different local realities.

 

This training course is not about reaching remote wilderness or using specialized equipment - it's about changing your perspective. Participants will leave with practical tools, a personal roadmap for outdoor youth work and a shared digital toolkit for outdoor activities. In addition to the skills and methods, you will become part of an international network of youth workers who feel confident and empowered to take learning back outside – whether navigating urban jungles or rural landscapes.