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Summer School:Eco Summer Camp 2026

An interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-generational summer school dedicated to exploring sustainability
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Datum:
Sonntag, 9. August 2026 - Sonntag, 16. August 2026
Von:
Kolleg St. Blasien | Newman Institute | Ukamazentrum

In 2026, we will once again welcome students, professionals, and practitioners from around the world, alongside leading experts and scholars.

This one-week summer school offers an inclusive, enriching space for learning and exchange at eye level. We warmly welcome participants of all ages, believing that meaningful ecological, social, and spiritual transformation emerges through intergenerational dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility for our common future.

Building on feedback from previous editions, Eco Summer Camp 2026 places a strong focus on hands-on, practical experiences, including field trips, gardening, and extended time in nature. These immersive activities foster mutual learning, tangible projects, and lasting inspiration, while supporting both personal growth and collective well-being.

The camp aims to broaden the participants’ horizons and strengthen an international network of people who contribute to a true cultural change in environmental issues. The entire week is dedicated to exploring and developing sustainable strategies essential for building an ecologically sustainable society.

All participants, as well as the experts, will be on campus during the whole time to promote personal encounters as well as personal growth through a direct and informal transfer of knowledge.

Through an innovative pedagogy (self- and group-reflection, excursions, encounters, etc.) in the framework of a holistic approach (head, heart, and hands), participants have the opportunity not only to listen to outstanding speakers but also to foster interpersonal growth through a mindful approach (e.g., eco-spirituality, meditation, etc.) as well as through a practical contribution to organizing the week (harvesting, cooking, cleaning, etc.).

Experience shows that such a pedagogy, which not only touches the intellectual sphere but also considers the spiritual and the practical dimension, is a more effective way to foster lasting change in one’s everyday life and professional engagement.