2025 Programmes

Check out our programme invitations for the year ahead! Further details about applications, age requirements, and the selection process are down below.

CISV offers the opportunity for youth to participate in amazing programmes and become involved in a range of educational, leadership, and multi-cultural experiences. CISV International includes over 200 chapters worldwide.  Its programmes are held in various locations around the world, usually during let June to August (the northern hemisphere summer) and in December and January (the southern hemisphere summer).

Applications

Applications are submitted electronically to programmes@cisvvictoria.ca. The submission date for 2024-25 is December 13th, 2024. Applications received after the submission date are only eligible if there are any remaining spaces on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

***UPDATE: SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FOR ALL DELEGATION-BASED PROGRAMS UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST OR UNTIL SPOTS ARE FILLED***

A deposit is required with each programme application: $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. Application for a programme does not guarantee acceptance. 

On the application form, applicants may indicate a preference for programme location if there is more than one programme for a particular age group. CISV Victoria aims to match each youth with their preferred programme location. However, it is not always possible for each delegate to attend their first-choice location.  Please remember that the location plays a small role in the overall experience and the youth spend most of their time at camp. The CISV experience is fully international regardless of the location.    

All legal guardians must sign all CISV legal and health forms and provide a notarized copy of any custody and/or legal guardianship arrangements as outlined in the application forms.

Village Application
Youth Meeting Application
Step Up Application
 

Youth interested applying for Seminar Camp (ages 16-17) must email programmes@cisvvictoria.ca with an expression of interest and they will be sent the National Seminar Application, as programme selection is done through CISV Canada.

Youth interested applying for National Camp (ages 11-17) must email programmes@cisvvictoria.ca with an expression of interest and they will be sent the National Seminar Application, as programme selection is done through CISV Canada.

For all the details please read the following documents:

Selection Process

How the CISV Victoria selects applicants, common misconceptions about selection, and how to improve the chances of attending a CISV program.

Travel and Programme Policy

The policies, processes, and expectations related to applications, travel, and fees for participating in CISV programmes. There is a lot to consider prior to applying and this document answers many of your questions

R-07 Positive Behavior Policy

The CISV Safeguarding Policy and Procedures is a comprehensive document that outlines our rules and expectations to help ensure that safeguarding comes first in everything we do.

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? Read more here.

Apply to be a Leader

Age Requirements

Delegation-Based Program Participants:

Programme / Season​
2025 June-August programmes​
2025 December-January programmes​
Village participant (age 11)​

Born 1 September 2013 – 31 August 2014​

Born 1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014​

Youth Meeting participant (age 12-13)​

Born 1 September 2011 – 31 August 2013​

Born 1 January 2012 – 31 December 2013​

Step Up 14 participant (age 14)​

Born 1 September 2010 – 31 August 2011​

Born 1 January 2011 – 31 December 2011​

Step Up 15 participant (age 15)​

Born 1 September 2009 – 31 August 2010​

Born 1 January 2010 – 31 December 2010​

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.​

  • October 1Invitations Released

    Program invitations given to CISV Canada.

  • October 27 - November 1Program Interest Survey

    Survey shared to CISV Victoria membership regarding interest in potential programs​.

  • November 9Hockey Draft

    Program invitation lottery at CISV Canada's National Board Meeting.

  • November 22Program Announcement

    Program invitations announced at CISV Victoria's Fall AGM.

  • November 24Program Applications Open

    Program applications open.

  • December 31Program Applications Due *DEADLINE EXTENDED*

    Program applications due to programmes@cisvvictoria.ca

  • January 18 2025Program Interviews

    Program interviews with individual applicants and their families.

  • End of January 2025Travelers Announced

    Applicants will be contacted and informed if they've received a place at our 2025 programs.