CISV offers the opportunity for youth to participate in amazing programmes and become involved in a range of educational, leadership, and multicultural experiences. Our programmes are held in various locations around the world, usually during late June to August (the northern hemisphere summer) and in December and January (the southern hemisphere summer).
2025 Programmes
All our spots for the Winter 2025 programme season are currently filled.
2026 Programmes
Applications
Applications for CISV programmes are submitted electronically to Beth and Amy, at programmes@cisvvictoria.ca. The deadline for applications is January 4, 2026 and will only be extended if positions aren't filled.
A deposit is required with each programme application of $250 to be e-transferred to treasurer@cisvvictoria.ca. This deposit is non-refundable, but will be returned if the youth is not selected to be a delegate.
Applicants for programmes, and at least one of their parents/guardians, will be asked to participate in an interview to share their goals, expectations, and knowledge of the programme and why they wish to participate. Interviews will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Application for a programme does not guarantee acceptance.
Before submitting a programme application, please ensure you've read the following documents:
Age Requirements
Delegation-Based Program Participants:
Programme / Season | 2026 June-August programmes | 2026 December-January programmes |
Village participant (age 11) | Born 1 September 2014 – 31 August 2015 | Born 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015 |
Youth Meeting participant (age 12-13) | Born 1 September 2012 – 31 August 2014 | Born 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2014 |
Step Up 14 participant (age 14) | Born 1 September 2011 – 31 August 2012 | Born 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2012 |
Step Up 15 participant (age 15) | Born 1 September 2010 – 31 August 2011 | Born 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2011 |
Individual Program Participants and Leaders:
Seminar Camp Participant (age 16-17) | Must be 16 or 17 years old on the day of departure for the programme and on the last day of the programme. Cannot turn 18 during the programme. | |
Village Junior Counsellor (age 16-17) | Must be 16 or 17 years old on the day of departure for the programme and on the last day of the programme. Cannot turn 18 during the programme. | |
Leaders (age 21+) | Must be at least 21 years old on the day of departure for the programme. | |
Ready to apply?
Please download a new copy of the relevant applications below and submit it to Beth & Amy by January 4, 2026.
Special Cases
- Step Up 15: we are currently on the waitlist for a Step Up 15 invitation. If you would like to apply, please fill out the Step Up 14 application and indicate in your submission email that you're interested in Step Up 15. Applicants will still go through the regular selection process, and will be added to a waitlist in the case that we receive an invitation later on.
- Seminar Camp: applications and selections for Seminar Camp are done through CISV Canada. There are a variety of dates and locations available. Participants must be 16-17 years old from two weeks prior to departure and the full length of the programme. If you would like to apply, please email programmes@cisvvictoria.ca with an expression of interest and they will send you the application form directly. Note, CISV Canada will ask our Chapter to endorse any applicants that might be selected to participate in a Seminar Camp.
Leaders
Our programs for under-16s are accompanied by volunteer adults. Each delegation of 4 children / teenagers is looked after by such a “Leader”. They must be at least 21 years old. There is no age limit to the top. There are no costs for you, but we do not pay any stipends, however we are happy to issue a certificate. Want to know more about being a Leader (or Staff)? Read more here.
We are currently looking for Leaders for the following programmes:
- Village to Galicia, Spain
- Youth Meeting to Estonia
- Step Up 14 to Guadalajara, Mexico
We're also looking for Staff, Junior Staff, and a Camp Director for our own Youth Meeting in Victoria in July 2026!