CISV INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Are you a young person aged 11-17 years old, or an adult leader 21+, looking for a transformation experience? CISV offers innovative, fun, and engaging camp-syle programs that foster global friendship and networks.
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PROGRAMMES:
Village
Age: 11 years old
Length: 28 days
Delegation Size: 4 youth (2 boys, 2 girls), 1 leader (21+)
Overview: An international camp where 11-year-olds from 10-12 countries engage in educational, cultural, and fun activites, fostering global friendship and cooperation.
Group Size: 10-12 delegations, coordinated by adult staff and supported by Junior Counsellors (16-17)
Youth Meeting (YM)
Age: 12-13 years old
Length: 8-15 days
Delegation size: 4 youth, 1 leader (21+)
Overview: International camp for 12-13 year-olds focusing on relevant themes, allowing participants to share perspectives and build friendships.
Group size: Delegations of 8 countries, led by adult staff
STEP UP
Age: 14-15 year olds
Length: 22 days
Delegation size: 4 youth (2 boys, 2 girls), 1 adult (21+)
Overview: Participants take leadership roles by planning activities around a chosen theme, using peace education to explore important global issues.
Group size: Delegation from 10 countries, coordinated by adult staff
Junior Councillor (JC)
Age: 16-17 year olds
Length: 28 days
Delegation: 6 JCs per village
Overview: JCs support Village leaders and participate actively in camp, facilitating activities and connecting with both children and adults.
Seminar Camp
Age: 16-17 year olds
Length: 21 days
Overview: An intensive programme where participants design their own agenda, exploring global issues through discussion and activities, emphasizing leadership and cooperation.
Group Size: 24 or 30 participants, with international adult staff
Leader
Age: 21+ year olds
Length: Up to 28 days, depending on program
Overview: International programs for ages 11-15 requires a delegation leader to ensure a safe and enriching experience for all participants.
National Camp
Age: 11-17 year olds
Length: 7 days (Canada only, hosted by a different chapter each year)
Overview: A week long multi-age program for 40+ youth focused on peace education and leadership development. Participants engage in planning and running activities centred around key themes.
Group size: 40 + youth, organized by the CISV Junior Branch with adult staff facilitation
