Under the sand, our roots | SJ/TEEN19 | 2026-07-04 - 2026-07-18 | SOCI,CONS | Age: 15 - 17

If you re looking for an enriching experience in a dynamic place, to learn how to cooperate, and to discover new ways of living and thinking, the Centre de Beaumotte, a community education association, is eagerly waiting for you. Immersed in the heart of the countryside, you will have the opportunity to share your daily life with young people from all over the world and from diverse backgrounds. Here, we firmly believe that our differences are a true strength, and we are excited to show you how much this diversity can enrich our lives. Ready to be part of this unique adventure?

Work: Our association is a vibrant living space that welcomes people from all walks of life every year, working together on collective projects and firsthand learning. This year, two projects are being offered to improve the hosting of groups and the life of the center. One involves renovating the volleyball court, which quickly gets overrun by grass during the first rain. You will learn the techniques to make the court playable in any season, working about 4 hours each morning. The second project is to build wooden elements for the house, including insulating shutters. You will also participate in daily life tasks: cooking, gardening, and maintaining the shared spaces.

Accomodation and food: You will be housed in the park of our association, where we will set up large communal tents (8 to 16 people). You will sleep in bunk beds in a non-mixed space. Bring a good sleeping bag and your pillow! You will have access to the showers and toilets in the main house. There are also dry toilets outside. The venue is equipped with a professional kitchen. Accompanied by the leaders, your group will take turns preparing meals each day. At Beaumotte, we eat meat twice a week. Wi-Fi access is limited and only available in certain rooms of the house. There is no washing machine on-site, so please bring enough clothes for 15 days or hand-washing detergent!

Location: 70190BeaumotteAubertans

Location and Leisure: Centre de Beaumotte Association, Le Saussoir, 70190 Beaumotte-Aubertans. A village in Haute-Saône, 30 minutes from Besançon and Vesoul. Leisure: Afternoons and weekends will be dedicated to leisure activities. You will organize these with the leaders and are welcome to propose your own activities. Some activities are a must: a visit to Besançon, team sports, and all kinds of fun activities.

Airport: CDG

Train/Bus station: Besançon Franche-Comté TGV (25870). Please note, there are two train stations in Besançon, so be sure to double-check your booking.

Requirements: There are no specific requirements! The leaders will be there to help your group have a great experience. Together, you will define the framework at the beginning of your stay. They will provide translation to ensure everyone understands what is happening. It is important to emphasize that this is a collective project where cooperation and group living are at the heart of the experience.

We will be expecting you at the Center in the late afternoon on Saturday, July 4th. A meeting point will be organized at the Besançon TGV train station (25870) to facilitate the arrival of people coming by train, between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM. It will be in the main hall, upstairs, near the piano. You can plan your return ticket for between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 18th: we will drop you off at the same station, in the morning only.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR