Avalon Sustainability School 2013

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 avalon@barcelonya.com @avalonschool +34 93424 5202