We are so glad that you are interested in Seeds of Peace programs in the United States!
We have a variety of in-person and virtual programs available for Summer 2021. You are welcome to one, two, or even more based on your availability and interest. Please pay special attention to the eligibility requirements (location, grade, etc.) for each program.
Summer 2021 leadership program applications now open!
2021 Seeds of Peace Camp in Maine
Who: Current 9th-11th graders live in Maine, the greater Boston area (including Vermont and New Hampshire), the greater New York City area (including New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut), and Syracuse.
Location: Otisfield, Maine
Dates:
Session I: July 11-28 for campers from the greater Boston area (including Vermont and New Hampshire), the greater New York City area (including New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut), and Syracuse.
Session II: August 1-18 for campers from Maine.
Our in-person Camp program invites you to spend two and a half weeks at a summer camp on a lake in Maine where you will have the opportunity to live with and learn from other high-schoolers from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities from your own as you take part in camp activities, dialogue, and action-oriented learning.
Learn more about and apply to the 2021 Seeds of Peace Camp ››
2021 Core Leadership Program
Who: Current 9th-11th graders from the United States.
Location: Everywhere! This is a virtual program.
Dates: Session 1: June 21 to July 2, 2021
OR Session 2: August 2-13, 2021
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 from around the country representing different backgrounds, identity groups, and lived experiences. You will come away ready to take part in other increasingly rigorous Seeds of Peace leadership programs 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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2021 National Youth Summit
Grade: Current 9th-11th graders from the United States.
Location: Everywhere! This is a virtual program.
Dates: July 11-15, 2021
Join youth from cross the country as we gather virtually to build a national community that is committed to building change through collective action. Throughout the week, you will participate in sessions and workshops focused on dialogue with others, building leadership skills, and taking action on a variety of social issues that face our communities. We will also have three keynote sessions with speakers from across different professions, community organizing spaces, and more. In our dialogue with others, we will dive into courageous conversations about systemic racism, hate speech, collaborative social justice organizing, and more. During the program, you will identify your own personal projects for change and participate in sessions that help build an individual or collective plan for action in your local and national communities.
Guiding Questions for the week: What is your PASSION? What experiences drive what you care about? How do you ORGANIZE yourself and others to create change? What ACTION can you take to make your voice heard? What CHANGE are you ready to create in your community?
Learn more about and apply to the 2021 National Youth Summit ››
2021 Leadership Certification in Civic Engagement
Who: Current 9th-11th graders from the United States.
Location: Everywhere! This is a virtual program.
Dates: July 5-9, 2021
During this weeklong intensive program we will explore what it means to be a citizen, and more importantly, what it means to take an active part in shaping and building the communities, country, and world around us. As we build knowledge and skills that help us to deepen our interaction with our various communities, we will explore power dynamics and skills for action taking that support collective work to build more just and inclusive societies.
Applicant Criteria: We are looking for young people who are passionate about change, are curious, can think critically, have an open mind, and are interested in being a part of a diverse community committed to enacting positive social change. We welcome applicants who are current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Please pay special attention to the specific eligibility requirements for each program.
Learn more about and apply to the 2021 Leadership Certification in Civic Engagement ››