The lions district 111-BN of Germany will organise the 7th Lions International Youth Camp "Franconia" in summer 2026. The camp will take place for 3 weeks from Saturday 25th of July 2026 till Saturday 15th of August 2026. If you have an affinity to singing or dancing or playing a musical instrument and if you are between 16 and 27 years old don’t hesitate to apply for that camp.
The Lions International Youth Camp Franconia 2026 will start in the first week with a stay in families in the north of Bavaria. In the second week there will be another family stay in the town of Hassfurt with singing, dancing and music workshops. The results of this activities will be presented to the public in the scope of an international evening. In the third week the participants will stay in youth hostels in Nuremberg and Würzburg with sightseeing and outdoor activities.
You will find more information about the rules for the application under the following link: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth/youth-camps-and-exchange
Please contact your local Lions Club for the application and the signatures. The application should include all completed and necessary documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Completed and signed applications forms must be submitted to the Lions Foundation Germany through the Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson in charge in the applicant’s district or multidistrict.
Please send all applications forms to Rita Bella Ada (R.BellaAda@lions.de) and the Camp Director Harald Riegel ( harald.riegel@gmail.com ).
Applicants from Undistracted Areas or from countries with no Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson must apply through their District Governor.
All applicants selected to attend our camp will receive a confirmation letter and information packet from the Youth Camp and Exchange Chairperson.
There is camp fee of 100€. The camp language is English. Travel costs and pocket money are at the expense of the applicants. Insurances will be provided by the German side.
Here you can find the schedule of the 7th Lions International Youth Camp "Franconia" in summer 2026.
25.07.2026 arrival of the participants
till 01.08.2026 family stay in the north of Bavaria
01.08.-08.08.2026 family stay in Hassfurt with activities in different workshops
07.08.2026 „International Evening“ with presentation of the works shops
08.08.-15.08.2026 stay in youth hostels in Nuremberg and Würzburg with sightseeing and other activities
15.08.2024 departure of the participants
Arrival on Saturday, 25.07.26
By plane to Frankfurt International Airport or Nuernberg Airport. Don’t book any flight without an okay of the Camp Director.
Departure on Saturday, 15.08.26
By plane from Frankfurt International Airport or Nuernberg Airport. Don’t book any flight without an okay of the Camp Director.
Under the following links you can find photos and presentations of the former Lions International Youth Camps Franconia“:
1st Lions International Youth Camp "Franconia" 2013: photos and presentation
2nd Lions International Youth Camp "Franconia" 2015: presentation of the participants and the host families, video of the program and of the workshops, presentations of the program and of the participants
3rd Lions International Youth Camp 2017: Video of the Camp
4th Lions International Youth Camp 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j14_p3k3ggM&ab_channel=ZKKZ
5th Lions International Youth Camp 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiTnhUCp7Uk&ab_channel=extranativ
