When was the last time you truly allowed yourself to play? Not as entertainment, not as distraction — but as a genuine way to learn, connect, and create? Play-Full: The Common Play Ground is an Erasmus+ youth exchange bringing together 35 young people from 7 European countries for a week of non-formal learning through play at Balatonalmádi, on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary.
🎯 About the Project
This youth exchange explores play not just as an activity, but as a powerful educational tool. Through non-formal learning experiences, participants engage with different dimensions of play — structured and rule-based, performative and expressive, nature-based and adventurous, and free-flowing. The project is organised by Puentes Hungary in partnership with organisations from Croatia, Greece, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain.
📋 What You'll Explore
🎲 Different forms of play — from structured to free-flowing
🌲 Nature-based and outdoor adventures
🧠 Reflection on learning processes, group dynamics, and creativity
🤝 Collaboration and connection across differences in an international environment
💡 Space to co-create, experiment, and bring your own ideas into shared activities
🎨 Creative expression without pressure or need for results
🏡 The Venue
The exchange takes place at a former Jesuit monastery operating as a Cultural Center in Balatonalmádi — a lively holiday town on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, 100km southwest of Budapest.
🛏️ Rooms of 3–5 people, mixed by nationality and separated by gender — each equipped with shower and toilet
🌳 Spacious community space and garden
🥗 Absolutely delicious vegetarian food throughout the programme
✈️ Travel & Reimbursement
Maximum travel reimbursement per country:
💶 Croatia and Slovakia — €285 (green transportation required)
💶 Italy and Romania — €309 / €417 (green transportation strongly recommended)
💶 Greece and Spain — €309
⚠️ All travel plans must be discussed with and approved by Puentes Hungary before purchasing tickets. Unapproved tickets may not be reimbursed. Contact: puenteshungary@gmail.com
👤 Who Should Apply
This exchange is for young people aged 18–26 from Hungary, Italy, Romania, and Slovakia (citizens and residents can apply). Each partner country sends 4 participants + 1 group leader (no age limit for leaders).
⚠️ Partners from Croatia, Greece, and Spain use their own application process — contact the respective partner organisations directly.
Priority at selection is given to applicants who express genuine motivation to take an active role throughout all project phases — from preparation to dissemination.
🔎 New to Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges? Everything you need to know about how the programme works is right here: https://youthworkshub.org/15107/
🌍 Eligible Countries
🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia
📅 Activity Dates
🗓️ 8 — 15 June 2026
📍 Balatonalmádi, Hungary
⏰ Deadline
1 May 2026
📬 How to Apply
📝 Application Form: https://forms.gle/MBW44dPHWP5HSn8J8
📎 Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19AUuTO3Un8flTOk3UL7e2EUa1RXRh73a/view
📧 Marina Luka: puenteshungary@gmail.com
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