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AVALON Sustainability School offers learning experiences for young people aged 13 to 19 combining adventure, art and skills for sustainability in an international, English-speaking environment.
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An integral learning experience in an international
environment for young people aged 13 to 19,
combining art, adventure and skills for a resilient future
Program Presentation 2013
creative minds, open hearts, wild places
We believe…
We believe… young people have the skills, freedom and creativity to take part in the journey towards a more resilient and peaceful society.
We create…
We create… transformative learning experiences for young people inspired to re-think ways of being and doing and dive into the challenges of our time.
People with passion
Heloise Facilitator, chartered environmentalist and qualified English teacher, develops transformative learning environments
People with passion…
Korbi Outdoor educator, certified
mountain guide and nature lover, helps people re-connect through nature
Alexis Social innovator, catalyst for change and entrepreneur, designs and manages strategy and communication
People with passion… building a network of professional facilitators in arts, adventure & sustainability
We focus on…
We focus on… sense of self, leadership experience, English immersion, sustainability, teamwork, interculturality, challenge by choice
creative minds
creative minds ecobuilding & permaculture
music & dance
creative minds ecobuilding & permaculture
ecobuilding & permaculture
creative minds
music & dance
land art & sculpture
ecobuilding & permaculture
creative minds
music & dance
land art & sculpture
tree planting & nendo-dango
open hearts
sense of self
open hearts
sense of self
open hearts
new friends from different cultures
sense of self
open hearts
new friends from different cultures
open communication
sense of self
open hearts
new friends from different cultures
open communication
yoga, massage & meditation
wild places
wild places Rock climbing rock climbing
wild places
rock climbing
wild places
canyoning & trekking
rock climbing
wild places
canyoning & trekking
archery
rock climbing
wild places
canyoning & trekking
archery
solo experience
creative minds · open hearts · wild places
creative minds · open hearts · wild places carbon footprint calculation
sustainable living
solar cooking & gardening
ethical finance & cooperative games
social entrepeneurship
Inspired by Gaia Education
Inspired by Gaia Education • An extended active network in 25 countries, promoting a holistic
approach to education for sustainable development. • It develops curricula for sustainable community design drawing
from good practice within ecovillages worldwide. • It works in partnership with urban and rural communities,
universities, ecovillages, government and non-government agencies and the United Nations.
Program and learning outcomes
Program and learning outcomes Discover a deep connection with nature, experience a healthy lifestyle, express dreams and insights and contemplate your place in the world.
Program and learning outcomes
Program and learning outcomes Work in a team, improve communication and language skills in a compassionate way and be able to deal with conflict, collective decision making and diversity.
Program and learning outcomes
Program and learning outcomes Apply permaculture design principles as green building, water life cycle and local food principles to a practical project and calculate the carbon footprint of activities.
Program and learning outcomes
Program and learning outcomes Be able to make more informed, ethical choices about how to use money in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Understand entrepeneurship and social business &
A typical day
A typical day 08.00 Energetic wake-up activity & breakfast 10.00 Activity time 13:00 Lunch & Free time 18.00 Reflection of the day 20.00 Dinner & Film, music & workshops 22.30 Free time 23.30 Silence
Local suppliers network
Local suppliers network CAN VALLS, bio and local fresh products (Lleida) AGROBOTIGA, bio & local grossery (Besalú) CAN BANAL, camping (Montagut) CAN LLUIRE, eco-educational centre (Sadernes) MARIA ESTHER, bio bakery (Besalú)
Work with us
Work with us: Company partner Positive employer branding by giving your employees children…
• Innovative English immersion experience • Practical sustainability skills • Exposure to new cultures and languages • Learning for Life – a rethink of how to be and do
• Deep-dive into the challenges of our time
Work with us: Camp and tour operators
Work with us: Camp and tour operators A green & educational product for your portfolio
• A healthy blend of sustainability and fun • Making new friends from different countries and cultures • Organic food, renewable energies, geodesic
domes and eco-building • A unique mix of adventure, English & sustainability
Work with us: Sponsors
Work with us: Sponsors Inspiring program to challenge existing paradigms
• Join “sponsor a student” program • Accredited facilitators & recognized sustainability program • Unique opportunity for young people across Europe
and the Mediterranean to connect • Promote intercultural dialogue and build capacity
for resilient and peaceful communities
Where we are heading…
Where we are heading… Program development Pilot camp, consolidate program & core team with spring & summer camps in Spain, with participants from Mediterranean and all over the world (2012-2013)
Where we are heading…
Where we are heading… Train the trainers Program accreditation, partnership development and train the trainers program, in Spain (2013)
Where we are heading…
Where we are heading… Avalon network · Run camps in partner country and consolidate
train the trainers program · Run 3 camps per year in Spain (2014-2015)
Who we are
Who we are: Active Earth has hosted thousands of young people on student programs giving them the chance to enjoy life-enhancing adventures in a place of great natural beauty.
www.active-earth.net
Who we are
Who we are: Barcelonya a team of educators and communication professionals with over 20 years’ experience working for social change in Spain and Latin America.
www.barcelonya.org
Who we are
Who we are: current partners Mercy Corps Save the Children Rise international Active Earth Foundation RCE Barcelona, United Nations University
www.avalon-school.org [email protected] @avalonschool +34 93424 5202