Join us for the 40th Fourth International’s Revolutionary youth camp!
The world is on fire and the authoritarian right aims to control and dominate us to ensure the survival of capitalism. But radical ecosocialist youth fight back!
Every year, the Fourth International brings together hundreds of young people from all around the world to a residential camp to discuss, educate each other, and work on strategies to take down the oppressive capitalist system which affects us all. AntiCapitalist Resistance is a member of the Fourth International organising in England and Wales
The camp, completely self-managed and self-organised by youth activists, is a chance to experience a space of true inclusiveness, classlessness and equality, to learn, make international connections and have fun.
Every day at the camp is divided into Workshops, Educationals, Permanent Commissions and leisure time and partying. In workshops we’re actively listening to our young comrades’ experiences and strategies, as well as working together in practical workshops, doing crafts together and even doing plenty of physical activities. Alongside the workshops and practical activities, educationals will be held as a way to unite the whole camp. For each day, an experienced comrade will be giving a lecture related to the theme of the day. Within the permanent commissions we will be presented with a topic (e.g. Palestine) and general information for a discussion. Each permanent commission is three days long to allow for really in depth thinking and learning . We’ll spend time discussing it with one another and coming up with a good way to approach the issue and take the struggle forward in that particular field. On the last day of each permanent commission we will get together and find strategies to apply what we learned in our own delegations and our own countries.
Each day of the camp has a specific theme, with the themes of the camp being discussed and chosen based on the most crucial struggles faced by our comrades all around the world. This year, the main themes will be – anti-racism, feminism and LGBTIA+, ecosocialism, anti-fascism and internationalism, labour and trade unions, and to finish of the week, we have a day full of strategy and planning, especially focused on applying our knowledge within our own countries.
But the camp is not just a place for education! It is a place of friendship and love, a place to meet comrades from around the globe, a place to be your most authentic self. It’s a space for sharing experiences with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.In the camp you will be able to enjoy being outside and spending time socialising with like minded young people, while still learning about the common struggle and the struggle of marginalised communities from an internationalist perspective!
Every night of education and discussions in the camp ends with a party for socialising.
If you would like to learn more about the global anti-capitalist struggle in order to combat this oppressive system and get invaluable connections and friendships – join us at the camp!
FAQ:
- When?
- From 19th to 26th July.
- Where?
- Southern Belgium.
- What is the age limit?
- Usually we say that anyone under 31 is welcome to come!
If you’re over that age and still want to participate in the camp, you can volunteer as a part of staff and still enjoy the camp to its fullest. - What should I bring?
- A tent, and some sunscreen. If there is a possibility for you to bring a chair with you as well, that would benefit you a lot, since you can use it to sit during workshops and rest outside your tent.
- Should I be part of any organisation to participate?
- Just get inm touch with ACR below to speak to us about coming to the camp. You do not have to be a member but you will be part of collective organising at camp through meeting as a group to discuss whats going on and doing some practical tasks which each delegation will take part in.
- Food
- All food will be plant based and catered within the camp! This allows for a healthy, nutritious and balanced diet in order to power us throughout the week!
- Languages
- The camp will be taught in a variety of languages, from English, French and Castilian, but do not worry, translations will be provided in your preferred language!
If you want to come to youth camp get in touch with us at info@anticapitalistresistance.org