Foco School is more than just a youth event—it’s a transformative international experience that brings together teenagers from around the world to explore themes of spirituality, peace, and universal brotherhood.
Designed specifically for Gen 3 – the adolescent generation of the movement, typically ages 14 to 16 – Foco School offers a space where teens can reflect, connect, and be inspired to live with purpose and compassion.
📍 Upcoming Edition
The next Foco School will take place from December 30, 2025 to January 7, 2026, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy—a historic and peaceful setting that naturally fosters reflection, friendship, and deep connection.
🔥 What Happens at Foco School?
- Workshops and reflections on personal growth, faith, and social responsibility.
- Cultural exchange through the vibrant Festival of Peoples, where each country shares its music, food, traditions, and stories.
- Moments of prayer and dialogue, helping teens deepen their relationship with God and with one another.
- Community living, where youth from diverse backgrounds learn to build unity despite differences.
📍Why It Matters
In a world often divided by conflict and misunderstanding, Foco School offers a living example of peace in action. Young people leave the experience with:
- A desire to bring positive change to their communities.
- A stronger sense of purpose and identity.
- Tools to face challenges with hope and resilience
- Friendships that cross borders and cultures.
📍Pricing
$2400 per person. This covers your round-trip airfare, airport transfers, lodging, meals, and all transportation as we travel to different cities. It also includes the full cost of the school.
Itinerary:
- December 27 – Departure for Florence, Italy.
- December 28 & 29 – tour of Loppiano, Florence, and Assisi
- December 30 – arrival in Rome, Castel Gandolfo (Foco School)
- January 6, 2026 – St. Peter’s Basilica (attend the closing of the Jubilee Year)
- January 7 – departure from Rome airport
Payment schedule:
- $400 deposit – due Aug. 15 (non-refundable) Followed by 4 additional payments of $500 due the 15th of each subsequent month (Sept. 15, Oct. 15, Nov. 15, Dec. 15), for a total price of $2,400.
Payment method:
- Zelle: focfny@gmail.com
- Check: Focolare Movement – 179 Robinson Ave Bronx NY 10465. Please add memo Foco School.
Required documents:
- No visa is required for U.S. passport holders.
- Those traveling with a passport from a country other than the U.S. must look up the visa requirements for entry into Italy and obtain the required visa..
Travel guidelines acknowledgement form – complete online.
Media release form (pdf)
Cancellation policy:
The deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations must be communicated by phone or email. Payments, minus registration fee, will be refunded.
More information send an email.
💖 How You Can Help And Be Part of the Story
Foco School thrives thanks to the involvement of mentors, volunteers, and supporters who believe in the potential of young people. Whether you’re an educator, parent, community leader, or simply someone who values peace and connection, your interest and engagement can help this journey continue.
Offer your time, skills, or resources to help future editions flourish.
- Share this page with friends and family.
- Connect with local Focolare communities.
Every donation brings a teen closer to this life-changing experience.
- Sponsor a teen or contribute to our general fund.
- Donate through our Win With a Cause fundraiser!
- Donate securely through our online portal. Be sure to add a note indicating “Foco School” so your contribution goes directly to supporting the program.
Prefer to use Zelle? You can also send your donation via Zelle to focfny@gmail.com and include “Foco School” in the memo line.