Seeds of Peace

Delegations

American Delegation

Americans delegates at Seeds of Peace have an incredible opportunity to learn about international conflicts and cultures first-hand, by living with and participating alongside their peers from the Middle East, South Asia and throughout the United States. American youth are participants in the program in every sense, from bunk life to activities to daily dialogue sessions. As "Seeds," they act as friends and supporters, helping to create links between campers from regions of conflict.

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International Delegations

In 2009, Seeds of Peace is focusing on two international conflict regions: the Middle East (Egyptian, Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian Seeds) and South Asia (Afghan, Indian, and Pakistani Seeds).

Campers represent many religious backgrounds including: Christian, Druze, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faiths.

Since 1993, more than 4,000 teenagers have graduated from the Seeds of Peace program.

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Maine Seeds

After years of focusing exclusively on international crises raging around the globe, in 2000 Seeds of Peace developed a domestic initiative called "The Portland Project" to address the violence erupting in its own backyard between Americans living in Portland, Maine. Since then the program has expanded to include other cities in Maine and is now called "Maine Seeds."

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Delegation Leaders

Each year, 30-40 adult leaders are chosen by representatives of the governments of their respective countries to help screen, select, and prepare the youth who come to camp, participate in their own adult coexistence program, and participate in follow-up programs throughout the year to build on activities started at Camp. Participation in the program offers these leaders a unique challenge and opportunity to interact with and form a network among their peers from other countries. On their return home, they, like the campers, are offered follow-up educational experiences to maintain their commitment to the dialogue process and continue working with their professional colleagues across borders.

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Peer Support Campers

Each summer, Seeds of Peace selects a group of 25-30 participants to return to camp a second time as Peer Support. Peer Supports are engaged in an enhanced facilitation process, focusing on leadership development, personal growth and dialogue. Throughout their stay, they explore how to successfully integrate their leadership skills into their lives and communities at home. These young leaders also serve as role models to the first-year campers and as ambassadors for Seeds of Peace outside of camp and in the media.