2013 YMCA Europe Festival

The 2013 Europe Festival is a week-long international youth event. It is the largest international YMCA youth gathering - uniting 10,000 young people from around the world. Based on the theme LOVE2LIVE, participants will explore the power and potential of youth to make a positive social impact both locally and globally.

The event will be held in Prague, Czech Republic August 4-10, 2013. YMCA Europe Festival is a unique opportunity for young people to build leadership skills and cultural competencies while strengthening their commitment to the global Y Movement.

To support development of our future global leaders the YMCA of Greater Charlotte is sending a delegation of six team members (Y teens and Y staff ages 13-30) to participate in the 2013 Youth Festival. The team has particpated in fundraising and service-learning before the festival. They will also commit to presentations about their experience upon returning.

2013 Youth Festival team members: Our future Global Ambassadors!

• Jordan Williams (16, West Charlotte High School, Y Achievers, McCrorey YMCA)
• Ariel Outland (16, South Meck High School, Camp counselor/teen volunteer, Harris YMCA)
• Beau DeVaul (16, Mallard Creek High School, Leaders club/teen volunteer, University City YMCA)
• Adam Esmaeel (24, Teen Director, Harris YMCA)
• Allison Jones (22, Admin Assistant, YMCA Community Development)
• Evie Inigo (24, Lead teacher, Afterschool Inclusion Based Program, McCrorey YMCA)