I learned a lot of things at Seminar. I learned that everyone has talents that make them better suited to different tasks then others. I learned not to be quick to judge and to actually sit down and talk to a person before I make opinions, if I make any at all. Most of all, I learned a lot about myself … I learned that when I open up and just be myself I’m a much better person. On a lighter note, I learned how to dance which really has nothing to do with the Seminar at all. I think really the seminar taught me what it was supposed to: to think more about myself and the world around me and to use what I learned to better guide myself in leading people in various situations.

I think that other students should get the opportunity to attend because it will open their eyes and show them how big the world is and how people are very different but very much the same. So they can learn to not be so quick to judge, to open up, and to love their fellow mankind.

I learned the most in my week at Seminar and had the greatest week of my life there as well.

--Chris Harkness, Delegate

Within 5 days, I experienced love, hope, happiness, and despair.

--Nathan Ross, Linton, Indiana

Summertime. Time for self-growth. Time to experience all that I can, All that's new and most important, Time to push my limits.

I repeated this mantra, over and over, On the bus, on my way to a "seminar" That I knew absolutely nothing about.

I knew none of the people sharing bus space with me, I knew nothing of the organization sponsoring me, And absolutely nothing about what was to come In the week that I would take part in.

Civitan Youth Seminar is not a normal week out of your life. It is a week like no other, where complete strangers grow to become the closest of friends. The atmosphere at the camp is full of life and vitality and should not be limited to merely 80 teenagers. More teenagers should get the opportunity to attend the Seminar. The activities throughout the week were incredibly fun and filled the week with so many chances to improve upon yourself in all aspects of life …

There were so many things that I gained from the week, but I would say confidence in myself was the biggest. After that week I know that my leaderships skills will improve because I am more eager to be an influence on others and impact their lives. With this gained confidence, I will make better friendships and be able to talk to those who I would normally ignore.

-- David Reeves, Delegate