Europe: EcoSummer Camp 2022: From wild Consumption to Responsible Engagement
Another edition of ‘The Eco Summer Camp’ has been launched by the Lassalle-Institut and is jointly organised by; Lassalle-Institut,Fastenaktion, Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
The aim of the camp is to broaden the horizons of the participants and to strengthen an international network of young people who contribute to a true cultural change in environmental issues. The guiding principles throughout the entire week will be focusing on our consumption behaviour as individuals as well as that of our society, since we believe that transforming our consumption behaviour is one of the most important prerequisites for building an ecologically sustainable society.
All participants as well as the experts will be on campus during the whole time in order to promote personal encounters as well as personal growth, through a direct and an informal transfer of knowledge.
Through an innovative pedagogy (self-reflection, excursions, encounters, etc.) in the framework of a holistic approach (head, heart and hands), the participants have the opportunity not only to listen to outstanding speakers, but also to foster interpersonal growth through a mindful approach (e.g. eco-spirituality, meditation etc.) as well as through a practical contribution to organising the week (harvesting, cooking, cleaning etc.).
Experience shows that such a pedagogy, which not only touches the intellectual sphere, but also considers the spiritual as well as the practical dimension, is a more effective way to foster change in one’s own everyday life.
The camp is intended for
young people residing in Europe between the ages of 18 and 35,
who are interested in widening not only their personal knowledge about
ecological issues, but in experiencing a unique opportunity to enlarge their
own network in meeting peers and experts from all over Europe, while engaging
in a constructive dialogue and discourse.
Moreover, this year about 10 people over 35 years (retired people as well as professionals) are allowed to participate in the Eco Summer Camp. The official language of the gathering is English.
The Summer Camp will take place at the Lassalle-Haus, a unique educational institution committed to a more peaceful and just world. The Lassalle-Haus is a centre for spirituality, dialogue and responsibility founded by the Swiss Jesuits and held as a place for Zen meditation, yoga, Ignatian exercises or Christian contemplation. Although there is a spiritual dimension to the Eco Summer Camp, the program will be held in a non-confessional way open to everyone. The Lassalle-Haus is located outside the city, surrounded by nature and farms. The place invites you to leave everyday life behind and to engage with people and topics in an undisturbed manner.
The total expenses for participants of the camp in 2022 will range from 310 (four-bed room without shower) to 610 Euros(single room with shower). Please take into consideration that there is limited room availability, therefore, free choice of accommodation is limited. The expenses are all-inclusive and include accommodation, on-site catering, excursions, course fees as well as office supplies. In short, there are no additional costs of any kind.
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