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WINTER TALE: OUR WORDS WRITE ONE STORY 📖

Join an unforgettable Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Lithuania this winter! Discover seasonal traditions, explore stunning nature, and co-create community events while connecting with peers from across Europe. This immersive 10-day program combines cultural exchange, environmental exploration, and collaborative storytelling in the heart of Gražutės National Park.

🌍 Participating Countries

Participants from across Europe!

📅 Key Details

  • Dates: 10th-21st December 2025
  • Location: Antalieptė, Zarasai District, Lithuania 🇱🇹
  • Who can apply: Young people aged 18-30 participating through Erasmus+ organizations
  • Costs Covered: Travel expenses reimbursed based on distance budget, accommodation, meals, and activities included
  • Participants: 204 young people from multiple countries
  • Duration: 10 days

🎓 What You’ll Learn & Gain

  • Cultural storytelling techniques through seasonal traditions
  • Environmental awareness in protected natural settings
  • Event management and community engagement skills
  • Collaborative problem-solving in international groups
  • Cultural diplomacy and European identity exploration

🏡 Accommodation & Meals

  • Shared rooms (3-5 people) in laboratory “Medus”
  • Three daily meals provided
  • Towels and bed sheets included

🧳 What to Bring

  • Warm, comfortable indoor clothing
  • Layered outdoor clothing (winter jacket, thermal wear)
  • Waterproof shoes and boots
  • Personal toiletries and medication
  • Camera for documenting experiences 📸

🎯 Additional Activities

  • Archery sessions 🏹
  • Ice skating and ice bathing ❄️
  • Nature hikes through Gražutės National Park
  • Bonfire gatherings with storytelling
  • Field trips to Zarasai and Stelmužė oak
  • Kamariškės Manor historical exploration

✅ How to Apply

Contact your national Erasmus+ agency or reference organization to express interest and receive application details:

🌟 Why You Should Join

  • Experience authentic Lithuanian winter traditions 🎄
  • Develop leadership and teamwork skills
  • Contribute to meaningful community projects
  • Build a European network of changemakers
  • Create lifelong memories in pristine nature
  • Enhance your CV with international experience