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Visit Our Global Youth Village Website
540-871-0882
gyv[AT]legacyintl.org
1020 Legacy Drive
Bedford, VA 24523
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Global Youth Village Video
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Overnight/Residential
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Global Youth Village started 37 years ago, with a need and a dream. A group of parents noticed their kids had never met anyone from a different country or culture– something they knew was important for young people growing up in a quickly “globalizing” world. They dreamed of a way to bring together young people from around the world to live and learn alongside one another.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Team Sports, Science, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. International Summer Program, Leadership.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about four hours south of Washington D.C., 2.5 hours west iof Richmond, VA and two hours north of Raleigh, NC. We are in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 50 acres of land with a stream, hiking trails, pond and vegetable gardens. Visit our site to learn more.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, outdoor basketball court, outdoor stage, and a big top tent.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities. Participants from around the world take discussion-based workshops in dialogue/peace building, global issues, environmental action and public health and learn about how they can 'BE the change'. We also offer the opportunity to try new foods, and enjoy traditional summer fun activities like swimming, ping pong, pottery, rock climbing etc. It's so much fun to live and learn with teens from around the world!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a unique, practical, hands-on leadership training program that is a blend of dynamic workshops and summer fun activities.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org for more information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2016 Dates
Session One: July 13 - 26
Session Two: July 31 - August 13
More information at Our Camp Website Link: www.globalyouthvillage.org.
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