Location: Seminar Camps are held in many cities around the world. Invitations are on the application, which is handled by CISV USA.
Cost: $4,220 + airfare
Age Rule
Participants in Seminar Camp must be the proper age (16 or 17 years old) on the day of departure for the program AND on the last day of the program.
How does it work?
The application should be completed by the youth applicant (not their parent), and the youth applicant should be responsible for corresponding by email with CISV USA Seminar Camp chair. The CISV Seminar program is designed to develop delegates as leaders and self-advocators. This begins with the application process, meaning all communication should come from the delegate’s own personal email. As delegates will be traveling alone, most likely internationally, they should have their own email and be able to do this.
Applications are now online through the CISV USA’s Compass System
Read the step-by-step guide How to Guide: Filling out the Online Seminar Application
The complete application must contain all of the following:
- The entire application packet with full preferences completed.
- Long essay and short response questions
- Proof of Age (copy of driver’s license, birth certificate or passport)
- Two personal recommendations (teachers, coaches, former leaders, family friends, JB advisors, etc.)
- Chapter Endorsement Form from the New York Chapter– To request an endorsement, please email newyork@cisvusa.org or jbadvisor@cisvusa.org by December 5th .
The deadline for completing the application and submitting references is January 1st.
If you have any questions, please reach the National Seminar Chair at seminar@cisvusa.org.
What’s the Seminar Camp experience like?
First held in 1959, Seminar Camp is a personally challenging, intensive program coordinated by the young participants themselves. They develop their own agenda and explore global issues based on their backgrounds and interests, through activities and in-depth discussions.
Seminar Camps are for 24 to 30 international participants, with the supervision and assistance of international adult staff.
Joining a Seminar Camp puts you in the driver’s seat, as with your fellow participants you plan and lead the program. Being part of Seminar Camp’s group-living environment encourages you to take a creative and cooperative approach to problem-solving and resolving differences that can arise from healthy discussion. Friendship and fun ensure that your Seminar Camp experience is lasting and positive.