Principles of Prometheus Camps

The aim of the Prometheus Camp Association according to the rules is to "organise religiously and politically unaffiliated coming-of-age-camps that aim to support young people in building their own world view. Another aim is to secure the possibilities to take part in coming-of-age education for non-religious and religiously unaffiliated youth."

The goals of education

• Supporting individual growth and self-accepting person
• Ethical approach towards others and improving the life of others
• The creation of fair and democratic communities
• Respecting nature and protecting the environment
• Building a world that is based on peace, rightfulness and caring for others

The principles of education

• Respecting youth and cherishing their dignity
• Encouraging creativity and independent thinking
• Applying the principle of free exploration:
• Guiding youth towards critical and creative thinking in every aspect of life
  • Aiming to find a way of life that is meaningful for oneself and others
  • Applying democratic principles
• Taking young people's life experiences into account
• Motivating and encouraging to tackle even difficult ethical issues

The base for these principles and goals is a humanistic worldview

• The world we experience is everything we know of life
• The human race, which is a part of this physical world, is the only one responsible for the solutions made on our planet
• An open, exploratory and intelligent approach is the requirement for understanding and interpreting experiences

Principles of Prometheus Camps in Prometheus Camp Counsellors' Guide