Jacksonville

CISV 101 Info Session - Ponte Vedra Beach Library
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Ponte Vedray Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences, explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and next steps for your child becoming a CISV participant.

CISV 101 Information Session at Southeast Regional Library
2024-01-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Jacksonville Public Library – Southeast Branch, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256, United States
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences, explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and next steps for your child becoming a CISV participant.

Village and Faces Fun Day #1 2024 & CISV 101
2024-01-13 09:00 - 23:30 | Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 32207, United States
CISV Jacksonville conducts three events to select participants for its Village program (children born between September 1, 2012, and August 31, 2013) and Faces program (4th or 5th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year):

Two Saturday Morning “Play Days”
One Friday Night Overnight (Mandatory)

Attending more events increases the likelihood of selection. The overnight event is mandatory.
These selection events offer children a glimpse into CISV games and activities, provide parents with a deeper understanding of CISV’s educational principles and program specifics, and allow our chapter to familiarize itself with youth and leader applicants.
We also host a CISV “101” Info Session for adults to gain insights into CISV’s principles.
The Village and Faces Programs aim to foster understanding, communication, cooperation, and communal living. Selection criteria include a child’s maturity, openness to new experiences and people, enthusiasm for participation, and the ability to be away from family during the program. The composition of personalities within the delegation is also considered for a balanced mix.
Activities are typically planned and led by teenage leaders from the Junior Branch and experienced adult leaders. Planning selection events enables our chapter’s youth leaders to hone their leadership skills.
All Village applicants and their parents will undergo interviews during one of the selection events. While we prefer Village applicants to apply before the event, those seeking information are welcome to join without applying.

Apply for Village
Apply for Faces
Get Reference Form
Sign Up for Parent Interview (Village Program Only)
Learn More About the Selection Process

2024 MLK Day of Service with City Year Jacksonville
2024-01-15 07:45 - 13:00 | Woodland Acres Elementary School, 328 Bowlan St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
REGISTRATION CLOSED – FULL CAPACITY
Dear CISV Jacksonville Community,
We are delighted to share that, for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our Junior Branch has chosen to participate in City Year Jacksonville’s annual MLK Day of Service. The focus of our volunteer efforts will be a campus beautification project at Woodland Acres Elementary School, one of the schools where AmeriCorps Members from our organization serve.
Here’s what you need to do:

Register on our Event Page: This will assist Ava Cheng, our Service Director, in planning and coordination. Your registration will help us keep you informed through emails, group chats, and reminders.
Register on City Year’s Official Event Page: When registering, list “CISV Jacksonville” under “Company.” In the “Additional Comments” section, mention the age of any youth volunteers. This information will aid City Year in assigning tasks appropriately. You can register on their event page here.

Upon completing these steps, you will receive further details as we approach the event date.
For any inquiries, please contact us at cisvjax@gmail.com.
Thank you for your participation!

CISV 101 Information Session at Bolles Campus
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Bolles Whitehurst Campus Library, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32217, United States

CISV 101 Virtual Information Session
2024-01-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Zoom
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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CISV 101 Virtual Information Session
2024-01-23 20:00 - 21:30 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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Village and Faces Fun Day #2 2024 & CISV 101
2024-01-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids Hope Alliance, 1095 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32206

Village and FACES Overnight 2024 & CISV 101
2024-02-02 19:00 - 2024-02-03 08:30 | RPDS, 830 Oak St, jacksonville, FL, 32202
Selection events provide children with an opportunity to experience CISV games and activities, offer parents a deeper understanding of CISV’s educational principles and program intricacies, and allow our chapter to acquaint itself with youth and leader applicants.
These events are organized and led by teenage leaders from the Junior Branch and experienced adult delegation leaders. Planning selection events serves as a platform for our youth leaders to further develop their leadership skills.
For interested families, we offer a CISV parent “minicamp” from 7:30 to 9:30, providing parents with the chance to engage in activities similar to those conducted at camp.
All Village applicants and their parents will undergo interviews during one of the selection events. Please ensure your application is completed before the overnight event.
If your child has applied, sign up to bring a food item on Feb 2 here and schedule a Village parent interview here.
If you are an adult applying to lead a program, sign up for an interview here.

Learn More About the Selection Process
Access the Application Forms
Watch CISV Videos

Ages 12-17 Overnight 2024 & CISV 101
2024-02-09 19:00 - 2024-02-10 08:30 | RPDS, 830 Oak St, jacksonville, FL, 32202
Youth Program Selection Event
Join us for the CISV Jacksonville overnight event to select youth aged 12-17 for the Interchange, Step Up, Youth Meeting, and Fortnight programs.
Event Purpose:

Provide youth with a firsthand experience of CISV games and activities
Enhance parents’ understanding of CISV’s educational principles and program specifics
Enable our chapter to get to know youth and leader applicants

Additional Offerings:

CISV 101 Presentation: An introductory session from 7:15-8:30 pm by past CISV participants and their parents.

Interchange Candidate Selection:

Interchange candidates are chosen based on their application, home visit, and event participation.

Interviews:

All applicants and their parents (excluding interchange parents) will undergo interviews during the event.
Complete your application before attending, and encourage your child to bring a friend.

Overnight Chaperoning:

Youth will be chaperoned at the overnight event, maintaining a 1 adult to 8 youth ratio.

Application and Interview Sign-ups:

Apply for a program using the appropriate form:

Village, Youth Meeting, or Step Up, apply with this form.
Interchange, apply with this form.

Parents of youth applying for Step Up or Youth Meeting, sign up for an interview here.
Parents of youth applying for any program, sign up to bring a food item here.
Adults applying to lead a program, sign up for an interview here.

Learn More:

Learn more about the CISV Selection Process here.

Program Videos:

Watch the Step Up Video
Watch the Interchange Video

CISV 101 Virtual Info Session
2024-02-19 20:00 - 21:00 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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JB Minicamp 2024
2024-02-23 19:00 - 2024-02-25 14:00 | Camp St. Johns at Marywood Retreat Center, 235 Marywood Dr,, St Johns, FL, 32259, United States
Mini Camp Overview
Discover the excitement of Mini Camp, a dynamic weekend filled with engaging CISV activities, educational content, and vibrant camaraderie. Our dedicated CISV Jacksonville Junior Branch Board is orchestrating an exceptional mini camp experience.
Key Details:

Theme: Olympics
Start with Connection: As participants come from various schools, the camp begins with icebreakers and “getting to know you” activities on Friday. Saturday features 4-5 theme-related activities, with additional sessions on Sunday. Each activity is followed by a debrief to discuss the impact on attitudes, skills, and knowledge.

How to Register:

Youth Participants: Register Here
Adult Chaperones (Aged 18+): Register Here

Registration Fees:

Register by Feb 1: $150
Late registration (after Feb 1): $175
Limited partial financial aid is available based on need. Please complete the financial aid application.

Payment Options:

Click to pay through PayPal Before Feb 1:
Click to pay through PayPal On/After Feb 1 (Includes $5 Convenience Fee)
Mail a check payable to CISV Jacksonville to 1050 Riverside Ave Suite C, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Checks must be received by Feb 10.

Age Group:

Mini Camp is open to participants aged 10 to 21 and adult chaperones.

Location:

Camp St. John, Saint Johns County, Florida
Address: 235 Marywood Drive St. Johns, FL 32259
Campsite Details

Transportation:

No formal carpools organized. Informal carpools encouraged. Indicate the person picking up your camper on the registration form.

What to Bring:

Snacks to share
Comfortable clothing
Weather-appropriate attire
Sleeping bag or sheets and blanket
Pillow, towels, shower shoes
Closed-toe shoes/sneakers
Toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray
Reusable water bottle, flashlight, raincoat
A positive attitude!

Additional Information:

Arrival: 7-9 pm on Friday; having already eaten dinner
Departure: Around 2:00 pm on Sunday
Meals provided from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch, included in the camp fee
Camp T-shirts included in registration fee

Cell Phone Policy:

Recommended to leave phones at home
Only adult chaperones and Junior Branch board members are permitted to have phones during mini camp
Phones of participants will be secured during the event

Behavior Guidelines:

Refer to CISV’s Behavior Policy

Contact Information:

For pre-camp inquiries: cisvjax@gmail.com
During camp, contact Joanna Simpson at 617 416 5844 or JoannaSimpson@sjrstate.edu.

Vintage Video: Watch Here to see what happens at a mini camp.

World of Nations - CISV table
2024-02-25 13:00 - 18:30 | FL
Sign up for a shift to man the CISV table at World of Nations. Share our programs with event attendees.
Click to sign up for a shift here

CISV 101 Virtual Info Session
2024-02-25 20:00 - 21:00 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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Faces Fun Day #3 2024
2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Kids Hope Alliance, 1095 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32206
CISV Jacksonville selects youth for its Faces program (for kids in 4th or 5th grade in the 2023-24 school year).
Selection events provide children with a firsthand experience of CISV games and activities, offer parents insights into CISV’s educational principles and program specifics, and allow our chapter to familiarize itself with youth and leader applicants.
We also invite adults to a CISV “101” Info Session to delve deeper into CISV’s principles.
The Faces Programs aim to cultivate an understanding of each other’s lives and foster communication, cooperation, and communal living. Selection criteria include a child’s maturity, openness to new experiences and people, enthusiasm for participation, and the ability to be away from family during the program. The delegation’s personality mix is also considered.
Activities are typically planned and led by teenage leaders from the Junior Branch and experienced adult delegation leaders. Planning selection events provides our youth leaders with an opportunity to practice and enhance their leadership skills.

Apply for Faces
Get Reference Form for Your Child’s Teacher to Complete
Learn More About the Selection Process

CISV Volunteers please sign up here to volunteer the day of event or help provide snacks.

CISV 101 Virtual Information Session
2024-03-10 20:00 - 21:00 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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CISV 101 Virtual Information Session
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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CISV 101 Zoom Info Session
2024-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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CISV 101 Zoom Info Session
2024-04-02 20:00 - 21:00 | FL
Are you considering CISV for your child? At CISV 101, parents and kids who have participated in CISV international educational programs share their experiences and explain the history and goals of CISV. We also discuss what happens at CISV programs and the next steps for your child to become a CISV participant.
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Faces Fun Day #4 2024
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Hendricks Ave. Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 4001 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, 32207, United States
CISV Jacksonville selects youth for its Faces program (for kids in 4th or 5th grade in the 2023-24 school year).
Selection events provide children with a firsthand experience of CISV games and activities, offer parents insights into CISV’s educational principles and program specifics, and allow our chapter to familiarize itself with youth and leader applicants.
We also invite adults to a CISV “101” Info Session to delve deeper into CISV’s principles.
The Faces Programs aim to cultivate an understanding of each other’s lives and foster communication, cooperation, and communal living. Selection criteria include a child’s maturity, openness to new experiences and people, enthusiasm for participation, and the ability to be away from family during the program. The delegation’s personality mix is also considered.
Activities are typically planned and led by teenage leaders from the Junior Branch and experienced adult delegation leaders. Planning selection events provides our youth leaders with an opportunity to practice and enhance their leadership skills.

Apply for Faces
Get Reference Form for Your Child’s Teacher to Complete
Learn More About the Selection Process

Volunteers please sign up here to volunteer the day of event or help provide snacks.

Parent Orientation 2024
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:30 | FL
This event is limited to parents of children that have been selected to represent the USA at CISV international programs in 2024.
Click here to sign up to help with the event
At this meeting your delegation will:

Review the Parent Handbook
Meet fellow delegation parents and mentor
Discuss and fill out legal, health, travel information and individual information forms on My CISV (as much as possible)
Decide on a parent to buy airline tickets as stated in the travel coordinator job description
Divvy up delegation parent jobs
Discuss procedure for emergency money
Exchange contact information and set calendar for future meetings

WHAT TO BRING

Copy of your driver’s license
Copy of your credit card
Copy of your health insurance card
Your child’s immunization record
Your child’s passport and a copy of the information page from the passport
A laptop, smart phone or tablet
Your calendar so delegation meetings can be scheduled
Form of payment for first installment of fees ($850 unless prior arrangements have been made with Chapter Treasurer)

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Please do not bring any of your children, including your delegate. There will be events in the very near future for them to learn more and meet their fellow delegates but Parent Orientation is for Parents Only.
If neither parent can attend this orientation, please let us know right away so that we can schedule a make-up meeting with you.
For additional information, visit this page or e-mail us.
Look forward to seeing you then!
For access to other information, click here.

Local Leader Training
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | University of North Florida, Building 4, Room 1702, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
This event trains international program and FACES leaders and junior counselors, Seminar and Fortnight delegates, and staff for local and international programs. Local trainers will conduct this training.
Topics covered include: Roles and Responsibilities; Risk Management and First Aid; Planning an Activity; CISV Philosophy and Educational Methods; Program Specific Question and Answer Time.

Spring General Meeting 2024
2024-04-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Bolles Middle School Bartram Campus – Auditorium, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, fl, 32207
Spring General Meeting is open to chapter members and their guests. Join us for a parade of nations in which all the Jacksonville youth selected to represent the USA at CISV programs in 2024 will be recognized and a new slate of officers will be up for a vote. The Junior Branch will begin its election of officers at 2:30.
For parents, we’ll have some socializing and Seminar volunteering orientation.
Complete this application to apply for the Junior Branch Board.
Sign up to help with the Spring General Meeting.
Spring General Meeting starts at 2:30 pm.

Local Leader Training (Make Up Session)
2024-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 | University of North Florida, Building 4, Room 1702, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
For leaders and junior counselors, Seminar and Fortnight delegates, and staff for local and international programs, this is a make up session for Local Leader Training. Local trainers will conduct this training.
Topics covered include: Roles and Responsibilities; Risk Management and First Aid; Planning an Activity; CISV Philosophy and Educational Methods; Program Specific Question and Answer Time.

National Leader Training
2024-06-01 08:00 - 2024-06-02 17:00 | FL
CISV Jacksonville will host national leader training in Jacksonville. All international and FACES leaders and staff for Jacksonville programs should plan to attend this training.
Please register for the training at this link: National Leadership Training Registration
Select the Jacksonville training in the drop down list.
It will cover the following topics:
Session: Introduction and Getting to Know You Games! 7
Session: All About the Site, Schedule, Share Learning Expectations/Objectives for Training Saturday! 8
Session: CISV 101 10
Session: Group Dynamics 14
Stages of Group Development for Trainers 16
Stages of Group Development 18
Session: Facilitation 17
Session: Activity Planning & Evaluation 21
Session: Anti-Racism

Farewell Party 2024
2024-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | FL
CISV Jacksonville looks forward to kicking off the summer with a Farewell Party for all the 2024 delegates!
Everyone in the chapter is welcome to join for socializing, activities and food.
Register to attend using the orange “Register” button.
Click here to sign up to bring an item!
https://jacksonville.cisvusa.org/sheet/farewell-party-items/

Italy Interchange National Night
2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Taylor Home, 1851 Mallory St, Jacksonville, FL, 32205, United States
Join us for CISV National Night with the Italian delegation.
The youth and leader in the Italian delegation invite our chapter members to join them for their National Night in Jacksonville.
During the National Night, the Italian kids and leader will share food, songs, games and trivia about their country with their host families and CISV members and guests.

Host Families Needed
2024-07-25 08:00 - 2024-07-28 18:30 | FL
Youth Meeting Host Family Weekend
Welcome delegates from 8+ countries arriving around July 26th.
We invite you to open your home to two or four 12 and 13-year-olds from Asia, the Americas, or Europe for a memorable weekend experience.
These youth are journeying to Jacksonville for a 15-day camp this summer, where they’ll gain cultural awareness, and cooperative living skills, and forge global friendships.
Our camp, including the weekend of July 26th, may entail spending time with a Jacksonville family. Additionally, host families may be needed for Sunday, August 11th.
If you’re eager to enrich these youths’ experiences by sharing your family life for a weekend, register via the button below.
To qualify as a host family, please follow these steps:

Complete the form found at this link.
If this is your first time hosting for CISV, arrange a home visit with a chapter volunteer.
Undertake the online CISV Child Protection Training. Log in using your MyCISV account (https://mycisv.cisv.org/) and access the online training at learn.cisv.org. Instructions can be found here.
Familiarize yourself with the host family handbook, available here.
Watch the host family orientation.

Let’s come together to create unforgettable experiences for these young ambassadors of global harmony!
Click here for more opportunities to help with the 2024 Jacksonville CISV camps.

Youth Meeting Open Day
2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 | FL
Go around the world in an afternoon. Join us to meet the 12 and 13 year old delegates to our 2024 Youth Meeting.
Youth from more than 8 countries will perform skits and songs and welcome visitors to their expo tables.

China Delegation to Jax Village 2019Brazil Delegation to 2019 Jax VillageJunior Counselors from Sweden, France, USA to Jax Village 2019Vietnam Delegation at Jax Village 2019Portugal Delegation from Jax Village 2019Austria Delegation at Jax Village 2019Poland Delegation at Jax VillageCanadian Delegation from Jax Village 2019Germany Village at Open Day

Youth Meeting Site Clean Up
2024-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 | FL
CISV Jacksonville will welcome delegates from Asia, Europe, North and South America for a 15-day youth meeting in Jacksonville from July 27 to Aug 11. We are breaking down the camp location on Sunday, Aug 11 in 2 sessions – one from 10:00 to 12:00 at the camp location and one session at the storage unit in Jacksonville 1:00 to 2:30.
Sign up to help with that and other tasks for the youth meeting at this link: https://jacksonville.cisvusa.org/sheet/camp-prep-storage-runs-and-breakdown-2024-faces-camp-2/
