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Birthdates for 2018 Programs

Please check the birthdate ranges below to see if your child is age-eligible for CISV programs.

Village: (11 year-olds)
Summer: June 1, 2006 - August 31, 2007
Winter: November 1, 2006 - January 30, 2008

Interchange: (12-13 year-olds) June 1, 2004 - August 31, 2006

Step-Up Camp: (14 year-olds)
Summer: June 1, 2003 - August 31, 2004
Winter: November 1, 2003 - January 31, 2005

Youth Meeting: (14-15 year-olds)
Summer: June 1, 2002 - August 31, 2004
Winter: November 1, 2002 - January 31, 2004

Interchange: (14-15 year-olds; Sweden) June 1, 2002 – August 31, 2004

Junior Counselor to Village: Must be 16 or 17 years old on the day of the departure for the Village

Seminar Camp: (17-18 year olds)
Summer: June 1, 1999 - August 31, 2001
Winter: November 1, 1999 - January 31, 2002

Youth Meeting 16-18 years old: (16-18 year olds)
Summer: June 1, 1999 - August 31, 2002
Winter: November 1, 1999 - January 31, 2002

Leaders for all programs: 21+

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People of all ages can participate in local programs.

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Olivia H., age 14

“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”

2015-08-22T20:49:25+00:00

“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-h-age-14/

Sammy, age 16

“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”

2014-05-03T01:44:23+00:00

“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16-2/

Participant, age 17

“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”

2014-05-03T01:37:53+00:00

“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-17/

Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15

The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →

2016-09-15T13:52:24+00:00

The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ani-step-up-delegate-age-15/

Ripley, Interchange participant, age 13

I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →

2016-09-15T13:53:03+00:00

I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ripley-interchange-participant-age-13/

Fiona, Village delegate, age 11

The most important thing that I learned about myself is that I am very strong and independent. I can do things now that I did not think I could do. I believe in myself a lot. The best part was meeting people from around the world. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to make View Full →

2016-09-15T13:51:37+00:00

The most important thing that I learned about myself is that I am very strong and independent. I can do things now that I did not think I could do. I believe in myself a lot. The best part was meeting people from around the world. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to make View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/fiona-village-delegate-age-11/

CISV Volunteer

“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”

2013-09-01T01:54:51+00:00

“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cisv-volunteer-2/

Nico, Village delegate, age 11

My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.

2016-09-15T13:51:17+00:00

My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/nico-village-delegate-age-11/

Sammy, age 16

“CISV means opening your mind. It means making yourself award, learning and making friends.”

2014-05-03T01:45:59+00:00

“CISV means opening your mind. It means making yourself award, learning and making friends.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16-3/

Cecilia, Interchange participant, age 12

I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →

2016-09-15T13:53:33+00:00

I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cecilia-interchange-participant-age-12/

Erin, age 16

“CISV creates an opportunity for people to learn about the world, cultural diversity and how to make a difference in the world.”

2014-05-03T01:34:19+00:00

“CISV creates an opportunity for people to learn about the world, cultural diversity and how to make a difference in the world.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/erin-age-16/

Carley, age 11

“CISV means to me that being family isn’t just blood.”

2014-05-03T01:49:34+00:00

“CISV means to me that being family isn’t just blood.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11-2/

Sidney, age 12

“CISV is an interactive and fun way to learn about things that I may not have ever subconsciously thought about before. The experience is very important to me.”

2014-05-03T01:45:15+00:00

“CISV is an interactive and fun way to learn about things that I may not have ever subconsciously thought about before. The experience is very important to me.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sidney-age-12-2/

Shawn, age 25

“How much potential I have started to see in myself by learning through others.”

2014-05-03T01:42:37+00:00

“How much potential I have started to see in myself by learning through others.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/shawn-age-25/

Participant, age 15

“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “

2014-05-03T01:46:23+00:00

“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-15-2/

15 year old participant

“I participate in important things I would never have thought of doing before and also I feel much more confident about myself and my place in the world.”

2014-05-03T01:38:45+00:00

“I participate in important things I would never have thought of doing before and also I feel much more confident about myself and my place in the world.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/15-year-old-participant/

Stephanie, age 26

“CISV is a safe space for dialogue, disagreements and lots of hugs.”

2014-05-03T01:47:32+00:00

“CISV is a safe space for dialogue, disagreements and lots of hugs.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26-3/

Stephanie, age 26

“CISV has encouraged me to be more patient, fostered critical thinking skills, and has given me hope that change is possible.”

2014-05-03T01:41:11+00:00

“CISV has encouraged me to be more patient, fostered critical thinking skills, and has given me hope that change is possible.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26/

JB Leader, age 17

CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.

2014-05-03T01:35:06+00:00

CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/jb-leader-age-17/

Participant, age 15

“My opinion does matter and it can make a difference. … to express what I think because it can make a big impact.”

2014-05-03T01:41:57+00:00

“My opinion does matter and it can make a difference. … to express what I think because it can make a big impact.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-15/

James, Village delegate, age 11

I learned a lot about different cultures. One of my best memories is meeting everyone at Village.

2016-09-14T19:24:00+00:00

I learned a lot about different cultures. One of my best memories is meeting everyone at Village.

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/james-village-delegate-age-11/

CISV Volunteer

“It is difficult to convey to new parents how profound the CISV experience is when they are looking at CISV for the first time.”

2013-09-01T01:53:54+00:00

“It is difficult to convey to new parents how profound the CISV experience is when they are looking at CISV for the first time.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cisv-volunteer/

Ben, Interchange participant, age 12

I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →

2016-09-15T13:54:00+00:00

I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ben-interchange-participant-age-12/

Tom, age 27

“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”

2014-05-03T01:44:48+00:00

“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/tom-age-27/

Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11

My understanding of the world was affected by participating in a CISV Village because I realized that even though we come from totally different places we are all human. Though we are all different, we can be friends. An activity during Village that taught me a lot was rich & poor day. This had a View Full →

2016-09-15T13:47:43+00:00

My understanding of the world was affected by participating in a CISV Village because I realized that even though we come from totally different places we are all human. Though we are all different, we can be friends. An activity during Village that taught me a lot was rich & poor day. This had a View Full →

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/parklyn-village-delegate-age-11/

Ani, age 14

“The other people in my delegation were awesome. I could tell them anything. I was surprised by how much we (the youth delegates) controlled the camp. I learned advanced leadership skills and how to better make friends at Step-Up.”

2015-08-22T20:51:14+00:00

“The other people in my delegation were awesome. I could tell them anything. I was surprised by how much we (the youth delegates) controlled the camp. I learned advanced leadership skills and how to better make friends at Step-Up.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ani-age-14/

Kristin, age 13

“My interchange partner and I were basically sisters. We had a lot of fun together. The best part of the interchange were the people in the delegations.”

2015-08-22T20:48:55+00:00

“My interchange partner and I were basically sisters. We had a lot of fun together. The best part of the interchange were the people in the delegations.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/kristin-age-13/

Carley, age 11

“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”

2014-05-03T01:42:17+00:00

“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11/

Participant, age 16

“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”

2014-05-03T01:40:49+00:00

“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-16/

Olivia N., age 12

“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”

2015-08-22T20:48:02+00:00

“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-n-age-12/

Interchange delegate, age 13

“The best part was getting to know my interchange partner and the other delegation. My partner and I got along really well. We connected even though I am shy. My parents had a lot of fun hosting our interchange partner. They really liked her. One of the hardest parts was saying goodbye.”

2015-08-22T20:50:18+00:00

“The best part was getting to know my interchange partner and the other delegation. My partner and I got along really well. We connected even though I am shy. My parents had a lot of fun hosting our interchange partner. They really liked her. One of the hardest parts was saying goodbye.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/interchange-delegate-age-13/

Kathryn, age 17

“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”

2014-05-03T01:36:52+00:00

“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/kathryn-age-17/

Sidney, age 12

“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”

2014-05-03T01:43:02+00:00

“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sidney-age-12/

Bradley, age 17

“CISV has made me more compassionate.”

2014-05-03T01:39:09+00:00

“CISV has made me more compassionate.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-2/
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Birthdates for 2018 Programs

Please check the birthdate ranges below to see if your child is age-eligible for CISV programs.

People of all ages can participate in local programs.

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Olivia H., age 14

Sammy, age 16

Participant, age 17

Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15

Ripley, Interchange participant, age 13

Fiona, Village delegate, age 11

CISV Volunteer

Nico, Village delegate, age 11

Sammy, age 16

Cecilia, Interchange participant, age 12

Erin, age 16

Carley, age 11

Sidney, age 12

Shawn, age 25

Participant, age 15

15 year old participant

Stephanie, age 26

Stephanie, age 26

JB Leader, age 17

Participant, age 15

James, Village delegate, age 11

CISV Volunteer

Ben, Interchange participant, age 12

Tom, age 27

Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11

Ani, age 14

Kristin, age 13

Carley, age 11

Participant, age 16

Olivia N., age 12

Interchange delegate, age 13

Kathryn, age 17

Sidney, age 12

Bradley, age 17

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