National Camp: Connecting Canada

To better connect CISVers from across Canada, the national Junior Branch annually plans and hosts National Camp. This multi-age, week-long program aims to bring together youth from every Chapter in CISV Canada to connect, learn, laugh, and play. 

Like all CISV programs, National Camp is a dynamic, fun learning experience focused on peace education and leadership development. Activities at camp will be planned around CISV’s four content areas: human rights, sustainable development, conflict resolution, and diversity. The National Camp experience is what you make of it; come with an open mind and be prepared to discuss new ideas. 

Who’s in charge? 

• National Camp must have 1 Staff (age 21+) for every 6 participants. 
  • At least 1 member of staff must be at least 25 years old 
  • Can have 2 junior staff (age 18+) in addition to the minimum of 4 adult staff 
  • 2 of the Staff are CISV Canada’s National Junior Representatives (NJRs), and 1 is the National Camp Coordinator (NCC) 

Key Characteristics of the Programme: 

• National Camp is an annual national Junior Branch (JB) activity. 
• National camp is a multi-age camp. 
• The purpose of National Camp is to bring JBers from across Canada together in a CISV program setting to explore an educational content area and to build leadership skills.  
• All National Camp activities are planned by the participants. Trained adult staff will facilitate the planning groups and ensure that everyone has a great experience. 
• National Camp is a great way to inspire local youth to get more involved with their chapters JBs, and with CISV Canada. 
• The location of National Camp is determined by the NCC and is not directly affiliated with the chapter where it is being held.