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Summer Program 2023

Hands of Peace

The flagship Summer Program is a powerful, unifying experience that starts our first year participants, called “Hands,” on their journey to becoming agents of change. Each summer, Hands of Peace brings American (U.S.), Israeli (J.I.), and Palestinian (PAL, PCI) youth together in Chicago and San Diego for a three-week dialogue-based experience. In dialogue sessions led by professional…

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Peaceful Leaders Summer Experience

Peace Through Action USA

The Calvert Peace Project’s Peaceful Leaders Summer Experience is designed to energize high-school aged youth to build a better community and country. Youth aged 14-18 years old will learn to effectively lead others in their homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Held in partnership with the Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation, participants in this…

Dialogic Classroom in Middle and High Schools

Essential Partners

Designed especially for middle and high school education instructors, this 3-day workshop will give you the tools to improve the quality and breadth of student engagement in class discussions, foster curiosity as the driver of learning, help students feel more connected to the school community, and create a more resilient, cohesive class environment—all while improving…

Wild Goose Festival

A Peace of my Mind

WHAT IS THE WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL? It’s hard to sum up in a few words. We try, when we say things like: it’s a 4-day Spirit, Justice, Music and Arts Festival. But it’s so much more than that. It’s a place where all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great music and…

Civic Synergy Leadership Program

Civic Synergy

As part of our leadership program, you will have the opportunity to propose real, tractable solutions to address pressing issues, while preserving economic development, with a politically diverse group of peers. Throughout the program, you will work collaboratively with your team, aiming to propose policies addressing a specific issue.By the end of the program, you…