Travel Adventures Await Pittsburgh Youth in Summer 2023

PITTSBURGH, PA, January 10, 2023 (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — The Pittsburgh Chapter of CISV USA (formerly Children’s International Summer Village) is excited to announce its summer 2023 international programs for students ages 11-17. This year, students will have the opportunity to explore new places and create friendships with youth from around the world in Indonesia, Sweden, and Canada, or domestically in Detroit, MI, Chattanooga, TN, and Brandywine Valley, PA. The programs range from 8 days to 4 weeks, depending on the participant’s age. 

 

“If your child is adventurous, curious about the world, inquisitive, and yearning for an experience of a lifetime, this is an opportunity not to be missed,” says Kris Pearson, volunteer and CISV Pittsburgh Board member. 

 

Participants, traveling in small groups from Pittsburgh, will enjoy fun, age-appropriate activities, community building, and hands-on learning with other youth from around the world. Each day offers an exciting adventure into experiential activities where participants work together to solve problems. Older teens build leadership skills by planning and carrying out their group’s daily activities.

 

“The knowledge gained from these memory-making experiences will not only provide the opportunity for youth to explore their independence, but they also foster global friendships and encourage kids to build their leadership skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. This is not your typical summer abroad program!” Pearson says.

 

Milana G., now age 14, from Squirrel Hill, has traveled with CISV since she was 11 years old. Her first program in 2019 was in Calgary, Canada. In the summer of ‘22 she traveled to Quito, Ecuador. She explains, “Coming to camp is always amazing. I have made lifelong friends and learned about cultures from all over the world. CISV has helped me become more confident and outgoing.” 

 

Applications will be accepted now through January 31st. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. To apply and/or learn more about upcoming information sessions, visit pittsburgh.cisvusa.org or email pittsburgh@cisvusa.org. 

 

 

 

CISV is a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring peace through building intercultural friendship, cooperation, and understanding. Founded in 1950 by child psychologist Dr. Doris Allen, CISV is a federation of 69 Member Associations with over 200 Chapters. Dr. Allen believed that by creating opportunities for children of different cultures to come together to learn and make friends, they would grow up to become ambassadors for a more just and peaceful world. 

 

 

The Pittsburgh chapter, founded in 1989 and run 100% by volunteers, has roughly 50-75 participating families. Since the beginning, CISV Pittsburgh has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in life-changing  programs worldwide. The Pittsburgh chapter is one of 26 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International. For more information, visit pittsburgh.cisvusa.org, facebook.com/cisvpgh, or @cisvpittsburgh on Instagram.