Global Youth
Common Ground
November 17, 2008 · 4 Comments
You are in Virginia, on an 80 acre campus with beautiful trees, streams, and cabins, making friends and finding common ground this summer. Oliver from Hungary tells his workshop how some of his friends view the US presidential election process. During the Salsa dance elective, Rocio and Vicky from Brooklyn teach new moves to their friends. [Read the full story] Read More →
Workshops
Workshops - Put knowledge into action!
November 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Workshops meet every week day morning. The instructors are gifted teachers with dynamic teaching approaches. The best part is hearing every one’s thoughts. You will select two workshops during your stay. Options for Summer 2009 include: Dialogue and Peacebuilding, Global Issues, Crossing Cultures through the Arts, Green Your World GYV offers in-depth training. Instructors show the interdependence of topics, draw on successful models of problem solving from around the world and help you see how one person... [Read the full story]
Cabin Life
The Mix is Diverse
October 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Live in wood frame cabins with 8-10 other young people and 1-2 counselors. The mix is very diverse, encouraging you to branch out and experience new levels of respect and friendship. Hear the stories, challenges and hopes of new friends. Make memories! [Read the full story] Read More →
Summer Staff
International Staff
October 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Each year, we hire between 5-7 international staff. Those who are selected as staff come to the United States as participants in the “Exchange Visitors Program,” which follows certain guidelines created by the United States Department of State. [Read the full story] Read More →
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Food For Thought
Dani - a cook with a mission
Dani, a head cook on the Legacy food service team, came back for her 5th summer in 2008. Her motto is “Saving the World One Bite at a Time”. At GYV she loves to... [Read more]
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Community Service
Helping at a Habitat House
One day during the three week session, we split into teams and worked at different local Service projects. Some of us helped at Habitat for Humanity. We learned about how people... [Read more]
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It Takes A Village
Join hands, move together, change the world
At the Village, respect is the standard of all interactions. There are plenty of differences- differences in religion, language, economic background and culture. The glue is... [Read more]
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Leadership Action Teams
Leadership Action Teams
There are usually 8 action teams to choose from. Each action team of 6-8 participants organizes a project that serves the GYV community. You make real decisions and learn from... [Read more]
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“Tommy attended both sessions of GYV this year. Through his participation both years and all three sessions, Tommy gained a broader appreciation, respect and knowledge of diverse cultures.
~Elizabeth Lee, Parent
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Choose The Right Program For You
9 Day program -A unique opportunity to share ideas, work together on projects, and share the human connection with young Iraqis. Shape the future understanding... [Read more]
During the first 9 days you will meet a group of 25 Iraqi teens. Then, enjoy 4th of July weekend in the local area and for the last 9 days get to know a... [Read more]
Three week international summer camp. Join peers from 15 different countries including Indonesia, Nigeria, UK, Hungary, Hong Kong, Central Asia and Middle... [Read more]
Following the Cross Cultural Immersion Program travel with your new GYV friends to Washington DC. Tour with international and US students and explore... [Read more]
Meet the 17 high school Indonesians who will join the GYV Cross Culutral Immersion Program for 1 week during their month long visit to the US. Sponsored... [Read more]