US Servas Syle Scholarship Available

by Lisa Aiken

Join us for an inspiring youth camp for 18–30-year-old Servas members. in Curacaví, Chile, from January 27 to 31, 2027. It will be summer! Curacavi, nestled in the coastal range about 50 kilometers from Chile's capital, Santiago, offers a welcoming setting to connect, learn, and share in the spirit of Servas.

The heart of this camp is bringing together young people from across the region to build friendships, share experiences, and become part of the next generation of Servas members. Through fun activities, cultural exchange, and meaningful conversations, participants will have the opportunity to connect with one another while exploring what it means to be part of the global Servas community.

We will also offer inspiring opportunities for those who would like to become more involved in Servas. Participants can learn about volunteering with national or international committees, representing Servas at United Nations events, supporting future projects, or helping at the upcoming SICOGA. Whether you are looking to develop leadership skills, make new connections, or contribute to a more peaceful world, there will be many ways to get involved.

For those who would like to extend their adventure, one exciting possibility is to continue their experience after the camp through a SYLE (Servas Youth Language Experience) stay in Chile or Argentina. This additional opportunity would be arranged separately with the host country and would allow participants to deepen their cultural and language-learning experience while creating even more lasting connections.

The gathering will be hosted at the home of Javier Heusser, National Secretary of Servas Chile. Participants will camp together in shared tents and will have access to bathrooms and some meals, including selected breakfasts and lunches.

If you’ll be traveling internationally, please be sure your LOI—Letter of Introduction for travelers—is up to date before the camp.

To help make participation possible, US Servas is offering one scholarship of up to $1,200 for an 18- to 30-year-old participant.

We hope you’ll consider joining this special gathering. Check out this link to Register for the Camp. Contact US Servas at Youth@USservas.org if you are interested in a scholarship.