Platform Network is a European youth exchange network of 23 cooperating regional organizations. The goal is to promote youth mobility and prevent young peoples social exclusion by organizing camps and other youth activities. The themes vary from sports and nature to arts and music – see more detailed descriptions in the activities list.

 

Platform network was established 1986. It is informal and operates between regions, counties and municipalities, and every region has named an organization responsible for Platform operations in the country in question. The organizations are arranging camps and promoting the Platform activities in all member countries.

The camps

 
The Platform camps are mainly targeted to youngsters aged 13-30. The participants pay a participation fee and the travel costs. Often the organizers search for possibilities for cheaper joint local transport to the camp site. You can also inform yourself about possibilities to participate in an international camp in your own country. For additional information and registration always contact the Platform organisation in your own country. In case your country is not a Platform member, contact the current country of presidency (year 2009 = Russia). 

Our camp organizers have plenty of experience on international youth work, and the arrangements follow the commonly agreed Platform rules & regulations. The groups usually have 3-6 participants + a leader / country. Platform camps are a safe and easy way to get international experience and new friends around Europe.

 

In addition to camps Platform members also arrange youth exchanges, for which the participating groups are agreed on months before the actual event. These programs are financially supported by the European Union program "Youth in Action".

On these pages you can get to know the member countries and their events.

 

For additional information, see the contact-us–page and get in touch with us.