NO FAMILY WILL BE LEFT BEHIND
From Saturday, October 24 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026, alumni of the Don Bosco houses are organizing their «YOUTH AND FAMILIES» weekend.
For five days, 250 participants—children, young people, students, parents, and grandparents—will come together to experience a time of sharing, meeting, and fellowship in the spirit of Don Bosco.
These five days of meetings will take place in the association's village AEC-Vacances, the village of Becchi, located in Samoëns, in Haute-Savoie, near Lake Annecy.
On the agenda for these five days: personal testimonies, activities for children and youth, family games, evening gatherings, and time for reflection.
All children and young people are welcomed by a team of volunteer group leaders who themselves contribute to the funding of their stay.
Some practical information:
● 250 participants expected
5 days of meetings and activities
● 100 % of the facilitators are volunteers and pay for their own stay
● Families from all regions of France
Today, the cost of the stay is 240 euros for an adult and 200 euros for a young participant. For some families, this cost can become a barrier to their participation, particularly large families and students. In this context, we do not want these children, young people, or families to give up participating for financial reasons.
It is in this context that this collection of your generosity is set up, so that those who can may help those for whom it is difficult. Everyone gives what they can, but everyone feels concerned by solidarity towards the other participants.
Each donation will directly help invite certain families to cover part of their stay. Each donation will be eligible for a tax receipt. For a family subject to income tax, a 50 euro donation ultimately costs only 17 euros.
We are certain that thanks to the generosity of everyone, all those who wish to do so will be able to participate in this exceptional highlight of the Don Bosco Family in France and Southern Belgium.
The organizing committee for the 2026 Youth and Families Weekend
Stéphanie, Charline, Isabelle, Claire, Anne-Cendrine, Mélanie, Jean-Philippe, Benoit
Contact: Anne-Cendrine Segond
Email: annecendrine@icloud.com
mobile + 33 6 87 13 11 34
