Program Reference – S-2019-000
A camp-based program for 17-18 year olds, lasting 21 days
The first Seminar Camp was held in 1959. This personally challenging, intensive program is 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 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.
Want to know approximate costs?
Because CISV is a non-profit, volunteer organization, program and administrative costs are reasonable compared to similar programs. Total participation costs vary according to the particular program and location. Costs include, but are not limited to, program fees and travel expenses. Interchange Program participants incur the additional cost of hosting a partner in their home. Generally speaking, CISV program costs are comparable to those incurred when sending a child to a typical summer camp for three or four weeks. We have limited financial assistance available based on need. Costs vary from year to year, program to program, but this gives an approximate idea of what’s involved monetarily.
Seminar Camp Participant (17-18 yrs) – DOMESTIC
$2100-$2600 – APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROGRAM COST
- $1350 – Program Fee – local, national, international (includes 3-year Family membership)
- $250-$500 – Youth Participant’s Airfare
- $200-$300 – Spending Money
- $250 – Emergency Money (will be returned if no emergencies arise)
- $50-$200 – Staff Gifts, Items for Trading, etc.
Seminar Camp Participant (17-18 yrs) – INTERNATIONAL
$3045-$3845 – APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROGRAM COST
- $1375 – Program Fee – local, national, international (includes 3-year Family membership)
- $1000-$1500 – Youth Participant’s Airfare
- $200-$300 – Spending Money
- $250 – Emergency Money (will be returned if no emergencies arise)
- $105 – Passport & Passport Photo cost
- $65-$115 – Visa & Visa Photo cost if necessary
- $50-$200 – Staff Gifts, Items for Trading, etc.
Applying as a Seminar Camp Individual Participant and need to find application material?
- Click here to Apply – must be age 17-18 on the first day of program
Selected as a Seminar Camp Individual Participant and need to find forms?
- Click here for Forms – Child Travelling Alone Legal Form (17) OR Adult Legal Form (18) & Health Form
CISV Travel Policy
- Section 1 – Village, Step Up, Youth Meeting, and Interchange delegations shall travel to and from the site of the approved CISV activity as a group. Travel shall be direct and continuous to and from the CISV activity site. No side trips shall be permitted. No layover in excess of 24 hours shall be permitted unless common carrier schedules require otherwise. Delegation itineraries must be approved by the local Chapter.
- Section 2 – Penalties-Violations of Section 1 will result in action against the Chapter or Steering Committee pursuant to the complaint procedure (83-BOT-2) of CISV, Inc.
- Section 3 – Individual travel (as in the case of Junior Counselors, individual Youth Meeting, or Seminar Camp participants) other than to and from the site of an approved CISV activity shall be deemed non-CISV travel. CISV assumes no responsibility or liability for an individual while on side trip or layover in excess of 24 hours.
Seminar Camp Individual Participant Resources – Post-Selection
- Seminar Camp Program Guide
- Individual Participant Information Form
- Travel Information Form – TIF
What to do before Individual Seminar Camp?
- Get involved with the Junior Branch.
- Attend Local Leadership Training in March.
- Attend Chapter Development Workshop in March (optional).
- Participate in National Leadership Training 1.5 hour Skype call in April-May.
- Attend National Mini Camp in May – Memorial Day Weekend (optional).
What to do after Individual Seminar Camp?
- Get together with Atlanta Seminar Camp participants (past & present) within one to two weeks of return.
- Attend Welcome Back Party in August.
- Attend Southern Regional Mini Camp in September – Labor Day Weekend.
- Attend CISV Motion Conference in October.
- Stay involved with the Junior Branch.
- Parent(s) and Adult Leaders-Staff volunteer for a Board, Chair, or Committee position.