The YOG is an event balancing sport, culture and education. The Culture and Education Programme (CEP) is hence an integral part of the YOG. In line with the YOG’s mission to educate and engage young athletes, inspiring them to play an active role in their communities, the CEP aims for the athletes to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

To understand the Olympic Values and how these Values apply to their lives, the athletes would:

• Learn about Olympism, the Olympic Movement, and global and sport issues;
• Contribute by looking beyond themselves so as to make a positive impact on the people and environment around them;
• Interact with other participants and facilitate the learning of new ideas and exploration of new cultures;
• Celebrate the Olympic values and the diversity of world cultures, while experiencing the power of the Olympic spirit to unite diverse cultures and peoples.

The following 5 Educational Themes would set the context relevant for the athletes to learn, contribute, interact and celebrate:

• Olympism - This theme traces the origins, philosophy, structure and evolution of the modern Olympics.
• Skills Development - This theme considers various facets of a professional athlete’s career such as personal development and managing transitional phases in life.
• Well-being and Healthy Lifestyle - This theme promotes healthy eating and also deals with stress management and the issue of doping in sport.
• Social Responsibility - This theme considers the environment, sustainable development and community relations in the context of being a responsible global citizen.
• Expression - Activities under this theme include learning and, interaction opportunities via the digital media and evening festivals at the YOV.