"Under Green Ground" is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Llinars del Vallès, near Barcelona, Spain, from 12 to 21 January 2027, hosted by Fundació Champagnat for 42 young people aged 18-25 from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, North Macedonia and Greece. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the call: accommodation and meals are covered, travel is reimbursed under Erasmus+ rules, and applications are open now through an online form.
Project Overview
📋 What it is: an international youth exchange focused on underground culture, creative expression and reconnecting young people with their social and natural environment.
🎯 What it addresses: the challenges young people face in today's digital society, particularly increasing social isolation, stress, digital fatigue and the gradual replacement of face-to-face relationships with online interactions.
🧭 How it works: non-formal education and creative activities, where participants explore how art and alternative culture can become tools for personal expression, social connection and active community participation.
Dates, Location and Venue
🗓️ Dates: 12 to 21 January 2027. 12 January is the official Arrival Day and 21 January is the Departure Day.
📍 Location: Llinars del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain, near Barcelona.
🏡 Venue: Casa de colonias Mogent, a colony house founded in 1957, about 50 km from Barcelona.
🤝 Host: Fundació Champagnat, a Spanish non-profit with more than 30 years of experience.
🚌 Airport transfer: a pick-up from Barcelona El Prat Airport at 17:00 on the first day and a bus back at 10:00 on the last day.
Why Underground Culture and Nature?
Participants explore underground culture through creative expression and collaborative activities that encourage confidence, cooperation and a sense of belonging. By spending time in nature and working alongside young people from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy and Greece, they exchange perspectives, strengthen intercultural understanding and reflect on the importance of environmental awareness and meaningful human connections.
The Topic: Technology and Young People's Wellbeing
In recent decades, the rapid development of technology has deeply transformed the daily lives of young people in Europe, creating new opportunities for learning, communication and social participation. It has also brought new challenges that directly affect their well-being, mental health and social engagement. The exchange looks at four main challenges:
📉 Social isolation: increasing isolation among young people.
💬 Digital replacing face-to-face: relationships moving from in-person contact to digital interactions.
😮💨 Anxiety and fatigue: rising anxiety, stress and digital fatigue.
📱 Passive consumption: a shift from active creation to passive consumption of content.
These dynamics have led to a growing disconnection between young people and their physical, social and natural environment, weakening their sense of belonging, environmental awareness and community participation. Particular attention is given to the impact of technology on everyday life, mental well-being and the importance of finding a healthier balance between digital and real-world experiences.
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Who Can Join
🎂 Age: 18-25.
🌐 Countries: young people from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, North Macedonia and Greece.
👥 Group size: 42 participants in total, 6 participants plus 1 group leader per country.
🖌️ Interests: art, underground culture, creativity and personal development; sustainability, technology and art are named as relevant interests.
💪 Motivation: participants should be motivated to actively engage in the activities, open to new experiences and intercultural cooperation, and willing to share their knowledge and experiences within their local communities after the project.
🧩 Diversity: diverse backgrounds and an equal gender balance, with priority given to young people with fewer opportunities.
What Is Covered
🛏️ Accommodation: covered.
🍽️ Meals: covered, with 3 meals a day plus coffee breaks.
✈️ Travel: reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules and the applicable country travel budget, based on the real ticket cost within the distance band of your country.
🎓 Youthpass: awarded to participants. Read more in what Youthpass is.
How Travel Reimbursement Works
Travel is reimbursed by bank transfer only after the exchange, once participants hand in the original tickets and invoices. Approval from the host is required before buying any ticket. Arriving early or leaving late is possible only with permission and at your own cost. Travel insurance is not provided, so bring your EHIC. The Erasmus+ distance bands used are shown below (green travel amount / standard travel amount); you can learn how they work in this guide to travel reimbursement and distance bands.
🚶 10-99 km: €56 / €28.
🚲 100-499 km: €285 / €211.
🚆 500-1,999 km: €417 / €309.
🚌 2,000-2,999 km: €535 / €395.
🚢 3,000-3,999 km: €785 / €580.
🛫 4,000-7,999 km: €1,188. 8,000 km or more: €1,735.
What Happens on a Youth Exchange?
If this is your first time, our guide on what an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange is explains how these projects work. You can also browse more Erasmus+ opportunities on Youth Works Hub.
How to Apply
The application is an online form, with the infopack available for you to read first. The form asks for your email, full name, phone, city and address, date of birth, gender, health conditions, any obstacles you face, English level, a short introduction, previous Erasmus+ experience, motivation, skills you want to gain, non-formal education background, a social media link and an emergency contact. Please fill out the form carefully for potential participation.
📩 Selection: only selected participants will be contacted via email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when does the Under Green Ground Youth Exchange take place?
It takes place in Llinars del Vallès, near Barcelona, Spain, from 12 to 21 January 2027. 12 January is Arrival Day and 21 January is Departure Day.
Who can apply?
Young people aged 18-25 from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, North Macedonia and Greece. Each country sends 6 participants plus 1 group leader, for 42 participants in total.
Is the project free for participants?
Accommodation and meals are covered, and travel costs are reimbursed according to Erasmus+ rules and the applicable country travel budget. Reimbursement happens after the exchange, on presentation of the original tickets and invoices.
Do I need approval before buying my ticket?
Yes. Approval from the host is required before you buy any ticket.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is not provided, so bring your EHIC.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, Youthpass is awarded to participants.
How will I know if I am selected?
Only selected participants will be contacted via email.
Project Snapshot
📌 Type: Youth Exchange
📍 Location: Casa de colonias Mogent, Llinars del Vallès, Spain
🗓️ Activity Dates: 12-21 January 2027 (12 January arrival, 21 January departure)
🌍 Countries: Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, North Macedonia, Greece
🎂 Age: 18-25
Deadline
⏳ As soon as possible!
Links
📝 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoajIa5ExlQIsw0uXFZOxOA_NZmjz2_CCpJejX_tldYDuU6A/viewform
📄 Infopack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RhDLbHG50e2wY5WDP1mt58tWJa9hywQc/view
