The Federation’s youth program offers German and American young people between the ages of 14 and 17 from the Federation’s clubs across Germany a variety of events at which they learn about the culture of the other country.

Educational seminars in Germany are held at various times of the year. These are often hosted at the Ramstein Air Base, the largest American military base outside of the United States, underscoring an important aspect of German-American cooperation. The tours, presentations, and activities are held in German and English, enabling the teenage participants to improve both their cultural and their language skills.

The four-day Halloween youth camp in Kaiserslautern (registration open until October 15) is a popular event for German and American youth to get to know each other. Highlights include a movie night, a tour of Ramstein Air Base, a Halloween make-up workshop and, of course, trick-or-treating.

The highlight of the VDAC youth program is a summer trip to the United States. German youth take part in an educational two-week stay during which they live with American families.

Participation is open to young people who are involved with a VDAC club. If you are eligible and are interested in participating, feel free to contact us at