The EACEA report underscores that the need to support young people's mental health has "never been clearer," not just in the aftermath of lockdowns but in everyday circumstances. As highlighted in the report’s "lessons for the future," research indicates that the long-term effects of isolation and distress will continue to impact youth across multiple dimensions of their lives, including education, employment, and social inclusion. With a rise in issues such as anxiety, social isolation and low self-esteem, organisations are seeking accessible, alternative methods and non-clinical interventions that resonate better with youth audiences. Expert literature shows that nature-based experiences effectively support mental health and emotional well-being. Feedback from youth and staff, combined with research (Barton et al., 2020), has emphasised the value of nature-based interventions in non-clinical settings, making them ideal for youth work. After reviewing various programs/approaches, findings suggest that inclusive, participatory methods—incorporating connection with nature and creative, unconventional actions—often prove highly effective, with a salutary element that supports a preventive approach in fostering resilience and positive mental and emotional well-being. The outdoor environment provides a calming atmosphere that allows youth to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life, fostering a sense of peace and mental clarity. Being in nature helps them reduce feelings of isolation, boosts their emotional resilience, and enhances their ability to cope with challenges. From our practice, activities that emphasise (re)connecting with nature – that incorporate immersion in nature and exposure to the natural environment as learning from the experience created at that moment and discovering the charms of nature through all five senses – have shown remarkable results, allowing youth to fully engage with their surroundings and increase the feeling of connection with nature. This approach highlights the therapeutic power of nature-based activities, which promote mental well-being and foster personal growth in a supportive, non-intimidating environment. This transformative experience inspired us to design this project, driven by the desire to pass on the knowledge and insights we have gained regarding youth exchanges in nature under tents. We realised the potential of these methods to empower others, and now aim to share our toolkit with fellow youth workers. Equally, we hope to learn from other youth workers, sharing experiences and approaches on how nature immersion and experiential learning can further support youth well-being, personal growth and connection to nature. On the other hand, youth work through creative and inclusive activities empowers youth by developing vital skills and key components for building self-esteem and promoting mental well-being. CampINLE recognises that relationships built between youth workers and youth create a supportive network and can contribute to overall psychological health - fostering socialisation, experience sharing and a sense of belonging, important for addressing emotional and psychological challenges. With this in mind, the idea is to bring together youth workers who work with vulnerable groups and are enthusiastic about nature-based or experiential learning. Through this collaboration, we can exchange knowledge and share a toolkit we have developed that focuses on nature immersion activities as a form of experiential learning. CampINLE aligns with the E+ program's objectives of fostering social inclusion and mobility, ensuring youth workers are equipped to meet the evolving needs of young people effectively. GENERAL GOAL: to develop and reinforce the competencies of current and future youth workers in using outdoors and natural resources to plan and implement activities for youth, with a focus on the therapeutic benefits of time spent in nature OBJECTIVES - to provide participants with a toolbox to use nature experiences as a means to support and improve youth mental health and well-being - to equip participants with nature-based methodologies and skills to effectively organise and lead youth exchanges in nature under tents - to improve participants' understanding of nature’s role in youth well-being and equip them with knowledge and tools to support holistic, multisensory ways in which youth experience and relate to nature - to enhance participants' capacity to engage youth in activities that foster personal growth, well-being and environmental care - to promote empathy and eco-friendly initiatives by helping participants create experiences that deepen youth’s connection to nature, fostering greater environmental awareness and action - to develop skills in crafting memorable nature experiences and train participants to design and facilitate impactful nature immersion activities that inspire ongoing engagement with nature