Application Deadlines:
- May 19, 2017: for campers who need a scholarship
- May 19, 2017: for campers who need to apply for a US Visa
- June 1, 2017: for camp counselors
- June 16, 2017: for campers who don’t need to apply for a US Visa
World Youth Alliance International Summer Camp is an exciting and personally enriching experience for young people aged 13 to 18. During this intensive one-week program, young people from all over the world come together to learn about the dignity of the human person and how this idea is the starting point for change in the world! Participants learn to articulate and defend a vision of the human person that is both positive and critically engaged with global issues.
Camp Topics Include:
- Is the human person a subject with dignity?
- What is authentic freedom?
- Migration and Development: How do we respect the rights of migrants?
- How do we become champions for the defense of the human person?
Outdoor and Cultural Activities:
- Sports and Recreation
- Sightseeing around New York City
- Kayaking on the Hudson River
- International Food and Dance
- Movie Nights
- Model UN and a trip to the UN Headquarters
This year’s camp will take place from July 10-July 17, 2017 in New York City, at a location TBD but close to many attractions of the city. Guided by our dynamic team of staff and counselors, campers will take part in a fun and lively city adventure, including an array of NYC excursions throughout the week.
The camp fee of $650 per camper covers all accommodations and meals for the duration of the camp.
Camper Application Process
- All potential campers, including those who require a scholarship, must first fill out the ISC application available on the “Application” tab.
- Campers who would like to be considered for a scholarship should download and complete the WYANA 2017 ISC Scholarship Form and email it to [email protected] after the ISC application has been submitted. Some partial and full scholarships are available. Airfare and visa processing costs are not included in the scholarship.
Application Deadlines:
- May 19, 2017: for campers who need a scholarship
- May 19, 2017: for campers who need to apply for a US Visa
- June 1, 2017: for camp counselors
- June 16, 2017: for campers who don’t need to apply for a US Visa
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the World Youth Alliance International Summer Camp 2017