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Program Invitations
VillageDuration: 23-28 days Ages: 11 CISV Villages inspire eleven-year-old children to imagine a more just and peaceful world. The children come together from many different countries to take part in a variety of educational, cultural and fun activities. Village is only for youth aged 11. | ||
Village USA – 2023Availability: Open | Location: Detroit, MI Dates: Jun 23, 2023 - Jul 15, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012 | Cost: $2,100.00 |
Village Norway 2023Availability: Open | Location: Buskerud, Norway Dates: Jun 30, 2023 - Jul 27, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012 | Cost: $2,100.00 |
FACES of Jacksonville 2023Availability: Open | Location: To be announced in Dec 2022 Dates: - Eligibility: - | |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
InterchangeDuration: 14 - 28 days Ages: 14-15 Based on the same CISV educational principles as CISV’s camp-based programs, Interchange is a family-based exchange program. Group activities during the exchange, such as a mini-camp, are a vital complement to the in-depth family experience. | ||
Interchange Spain 2023Availability: Open | Location: Madrid Spain Dates: Jun 30, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2008 - Dec 31, 2009 | Cost: $1,700.00 |
Family Exchange ProgramAvailability: Open | Location: Virtual Dates: - Eligibility: - | Cost: $100.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
Youth MeetingDuration: 8 or 15 days Ages: 12-13 Youth Meetings bring small groups of young people of similar ages together from different countries within a region. Generally, eight country delegations consisting of 4 youth and a leader attend. Join a Youth Meeting and explore aspects of a theme that affects us all! | ||
Youth Meeting Thailand Winter 2023Availability: Open | Location: Bangkok, Thailand Dates: Dec 23, 2023 - Jan 06, 2024 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011 | Cost: $1,700.00 |
Youth Meeting Spain – Summer 2023Availability: Open | Location: Santander, Spain Dates: Jul 25, 2023 - Aug 08, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2010 - Dec 31, 2011 | Cost: $1,700.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
Step UpDuration: 23 days Ages: 14-or-15 CISV's Step Up program encourages young people to take a leading role in planning and organizing activities. The participants and their adult leaders use CISV's peace education to guide the theme of the camp around which they plan activities, such as identity, democracy, or environmental protection. | ||
Step Up Brazil 2023Availability: Open | Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Dates: Jul 01, 2023 - Jul 23, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 | Cost: $1,995.00 |
Step Up USA 2023Availability: Open | Location: Washington, DC Dates: Jun 23, 2023 - Jul 15, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008 | Cost: $1,995.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
Fortnight (USA only)Duration: 15 days Ages: 16-17 Fortnight is an engaging two-week domestic summer program that is affordable and a whole bunch of fun. In addition to content that will explore many new topics, such as what it means to be a U.S. citizen, cultural awareness, and American cultural history and diversity, the camp will also focus on community service. | ||
Fortnight — 2023Availability: Open | Location: Chattanooga, TN Dates: Jun 19, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023 Eligibility: Jun 19, 2005 - Jun 19, 2007 | Cost: $1,100.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
Junior CounselorDuration: 28 days Ages: 16-17 In a Village, the Junior Counselors (JCs) are an important part of the leaders’ group and contribute to the planning and operation of the camp’s daily activities. The JCs serve as the bridge between the delegates and the adults. | ||
FACES of Jax Jr CounselorAvailability: Open | Location: Jacksonville, FL Dates: - Eligibility: Jul 01, 2007 - Jun 01, 2005 | |
Jr. Counselor (male) – USA 2023Availability: Open | Location: Detroit, MI Dates: Jun 23, 2023 - Jul 15, 2023 Eligibility: Jun 23, 2005 - Jun 23, 2007 | Cost: $1,995.00 |
Jr Counselor (Female) – Canada 2023Availability: Open | Location: Toronto, Canada Dates: Aug 04, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 Eligibility: Jul 08, 2005 - Jul 08, 2007 | Cost: $1,995.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||
Seminar CampDuration: 21 days Ages: 16-17 This personally challenging, intensive program for older teens is coordinated by the 24 - 30 participants themselves. With the supervision and assistance of international adult staff, the participants develop their own agenda and explore global issues based on their backgrounds and interests, through activities and in-depth discussions. CISV USA handles all applications and assigns placements. Applications are submitted by January 1 directly to CISV USA, but anyone who is interested in applying for this should contact their local chapter first. To apply for this program, visit https://cisvusa.org/apply/. Delegates must be 16 or 17 for the full length of the program. | ||
Seminar 2023Availability: Open | Location: Various Dates: - Eligibility: Jun 01, 2005 - Aug 01, 2007 | Cost: $1,995.00 |
| No invitations are available for this program this year. | ||