Programmes

CISV has a variety of programs, each with their age-specific goal. All programs share the common goals of building global friendships and learning about the educational areas of diversity, conflict and resolution, human rights and sustainable development. 

Read summaries of each programme below, or click on the respective programme underneath the summaries for more information.

Village delegation of 4 and a leader 

  • Goal is to learn about each other’s lives and how to communicate, cooperate and live together. 
  • Additional criteria for this age group are; the child’s maturity, openness to new experiences and people, and ability to be away from family for the duration of the program.  Delegation mix may also be considered. 

Youth Meeting delegation of 4 and a leader  

  • Goal is to explore a theme relating to an educational goal and reflect on how delegates can apply what they have gained from their experience, such as knowledge of the theme along with planning and communication skills, within their own community.    
  • Criteria is similar to Village.  

Step Up delegation of 4 and a leader  

  • The goal is to encourage the youth to take a leading role in planning and organizing activities. The participants use CISV’s peace education to provide a theme around which the activities are planned, with the goal that this will help them become active global citizens going forward.   
  • Since this is a leadership program, our Selection Committee is looking for applicants who demonstrate   potential to grow in a leadership role. 
  • As this is an age where many teens are testing their boundaries, Step Up requires youth who demonstrate maturity and good judgment.  As with the other programs, the delegation mix is also considered. 

Junior Counselor Age: 16-­17y for full duration of program, Individual 

  • This is a highly competitive program due to the relatively few positions available.   
  • The goal of being a Junior Counselor is to enhance the Village experience for the participants and to grow their own leadership through being an integral part of the Village program leader team.  
  • The applicant, who travels alone, must demonstrate leadership skills, ability to work with children, and demonstrate high maturity and good judgment.  Being involved at the chapter level, having knowledge of CISV educational goals and genuine enthusiasm for CISV is a plus.   
  • There is a more in-depth interview process for this program.

Seminar Age: 16-17y for full duration of program, Individual  

  • This personally challenging, intensive program is coordinated by the participants. They develop their own agenda and explore global issues based on their own backgrounds and interests, through activities and in-depth discussions.  
  • Seminar Camp’s group ­living environment encourages them to collaborate, and to take a creative approach to problem ­solving and resolving differences that can arise from healthy discussion.  
  • Selection is based on the applicant’s maturity, good judgment, ability to contribute to and collaborate with the seminar camp “community” (will carry one’s weight) and independent thinking.   
  • The applicant travels alone to this program.   
  • Delegates are required to apply to the local Seminar Camp Coordinator, as selection is determined on a national level for this program.