Further training for youth leaders in Bocholt

The city of Bocholt is offering a one-day refresher course for holders of the youth leader card at the Europahaus on 9 May 2026. Under the guidance of adventure educator Willi Kisters, participants can deepen their knowledge in theory and practice. The training serves to renew or reissue the youth leader card (JuLeiCa) and strengthens the quality of local youth work.

The youth leader card is an important quality feature in working with children and young people and is valid for a period of three years after being issued. In order to secure the standards in youth work in the long term, the city of Bocholt is now offering a special refresher course for the first time. As legal principles, pedagogical concepts and the requirements for supervisory duties are constantly evolving, regular further training is essential for all those active in this field.

The event will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 09:30 to 17:30 at the Europahaus Bocholt. The course will be led by experienced adventure educator and youth leader trainer Willi Kisters in cooperation with the city administration. The course is designed to combine theoretical models with practical methods of experiential and play education. The focus is on methodical approaches that can be used in a variety of ways and with little effort in the everyday life of children's and youth groups.

In addition to fresh impulses for group leaders, key legal innovations and aspects of the duty of supervision will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to update their specialist knowledge and network with other committed youth workers in Bocholt. The aim of the city administration is to strengthen the youth leaders in their responsible role and to give them additional security for their daily practice.

The participation fee is 25 euros and includes lunch and drinks in addition to the training materials. As the training hours are officially recognised for the renewal or reissue of the JuLeiCa, the offer is aimed specifically at those who are already active or are returning to work. Nicole van Baal from the Department of Youth, Family, School and Sport will accept registrations by telephone on 02871-9532394 or by e-mail at nicole.vanbaal(at)bocholt(dot)de.