About this Program
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. The first Seminar Camp was held in 1959.
Seminar Camps are for 30 international participants, with the supervision and assistance of international adult staff.
Joining a Seminar Camp puts you in the driving-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.
Application deadline is January 1, 2026 to be considered in the first round of invitations.
Applying for Seminar Camp
Each applicant should complete the application, including the essay (Seminar Application), and submit it to cisvusa@cisvusa.org and seminar@cisvusa.org. Applications not sent to both emails will be considered incomplete.
Communication and submission of an application should be through prospective delegates, not parents. A Seminar program is designed to grow delegates as leaders and self-advocators. This begins with the application process, meaning all communication should come from the delegate’s own personal email.
Complete Applications will have the following:
- The entire application packet with full preferences completed
- Proof of Age (copy of driver’s license, birth certificate or passport)
- Two personal recommendations
- Chapter Endorsement Form
For more details, please visit the CISVUSA site.
Questions can be directed to our Seminar Camp Chair, Julia Beasley at seminar@cisvusa.org or Laura at cisvusa@cisvusa.org.
If you would like support from CISV Pittsburgh, please reach out to pittsburgh@cisvusa.org
Complete applications must be submitted by January 1st to be considered in the first round of invitations. Applications after that time will be considered but priority will be given to those who submit before the deadline.