Learn about our Summer 2023 programs below
We are so glad that you are interested in Seeds of Peace programs in the United States!
Whether you have attended past programs or are new to Seeds of Peace, welcome! Please pay special attention to the eligibility requirements (grade level, etc.) for each program.
Seeds of Peace Camp (United States youth)
Who: Current 9th-11th graders from the United States
Where: Seeds of Peace Camp (Otisfield, Maine)
When: July 9-23, 2023
Our in-person Camp program invites you to spend two weeks on the shores of Pleasant Lake in Otisfield, Maine. At Camp you will have the opportunity to live with and learn from other high-schoolers who have different backgrounds, experiences, and identities from your own as you take part in camp activities, dialogue, and action-oriented learning.
This program is intended for youth who have not attended an intensive Seeds of Peace program before. We also welcome a small group of returning youth to participate in our Peer Support program (youth who have previously participated in an intensive Seeds of Peace leadership program).
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Seeds of Peace Camp (Middle East, South Asia, US youth)
Who: Current 9th-11th graders from around the world who have attended a prior intensive Seeds of Peace Leadership Program before the start of Camp
Where: Seeds of Peace Camp (Otisfield, Maine)
When: July 27 to August 15, 2023
The international session of the Seeds of Peace Camp brings together youth from the regions around the world where Seeds of Peace works. As a group of young people from different racial, religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds, we gather on the shores of Pleasant Lake in Otisfield, Maine, to participate in community-building, dialogue, leadership development, and action-taking through Camp activities including athletics, team building, waterfront (swimming and boating), dialogue, group challenge, arts, and music.
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RISE-U.S. (Core Leadership Program)
Who: Current 9th-11th graders from the United States
Where: Virtual
When: Occurs over a three-month period on the following dates: March 4, 5, 18, 19, April 29, 30, and May 20, 21 (1-5 p.m. Eastern time zone each day)
During your Core Leadership Program experience, you will take part in a series of workshops and dialogues, as well as leadership and action-taking opportunities, all while being a part of a tight-knit cohort of young people representing different backgrounds, identity groups, and lived experiences. You will come away ready to take on opportunities that challenge and push you to deepen your engagement in your community. You will also be ready to mobilize and take action to create more just and inclusive societies in solidarity with others.
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Global Institute
Who: Young adults age 21 to 29 at the time of the program
Where: Washington, D.C.
When: June 12-27, 2023
The Global Institute is a flagship policy and advocacy program for participants from around the world. During an intense two weeks in Washington, D.C., committed participants interact with senior government officials, discuss global issues, and hone their skills to be public leaders for peace.
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Alumni Programs (GATHER)
GATHER offers alumni access to community, connections, and critical resources needed to fuel change.