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CISV Jacksonville participates in 3 minicamps each year:

CISV Jacksonville February Minicamp – a weekend camp for local CISV Jacksonville youth ages 10 to 18 chaperoned by adults. More details will be provided on this site closer to the event.

National JB Minicamp held Memorial Day Weekend – a weekend camp for all CISV JBers in the USA held at a different location each year. Usually CISV Jacksonville participants carpool with an adult chaperone to the camp. Details are announced on the CISV JB Jacksonville Facebook page and in our CISV Jacksonville monthly newsletter.

SEVEN WONDERS 2018 MINICAMP
May 25-28, 2018
Brandywine Valley

Every Memorial Day weekend, JB USA hosts the National Mini Camp. This weekend brings together JBers from JB USA to participate in fun, educational activities that celebrate the CISV philosophy and provide an opportunity for youth to learn, grow, have fun, and build friendships. National Mini Camp is open to all JBers, age 11-25. The activities will be structured around our four educational content areas: sustainable development, diversity, conflict and resolution, and human rights.

Click here for more information and to register.

Southern Regional Minicamp held Labor Day Weekend – a weekend camp for all Junior Branch members from the Atlanta, Jacksonville and Gulf Coast chapters. Details are announced on the CISV JB Jacksonville Facebook page and in our CISV Jacksonville monthly newsletter.

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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/

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/

Participant, age 16

“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”

2014-05-03T01:43:51+00:00

“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”

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

Bradley, age 17

“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”

2014-05-03T01:45:39+00:00

“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-3/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Sid, age 14

“I learned how to live with a bunch of other people at Step-Up and changed my mind about judging people based on first impressions. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations how Step-Up was one of the best experiences of my life.”

2015-08-22T20:51:47+00:00

“I learned how to live with a bunch of other people at Step-Up and changed my mind about judging people based on first impressions. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations how Step-Up was one of the best experiences of my life.”

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

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/

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/

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/

Lauren, age 16

“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”

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

“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”

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

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/

Brittney, age 22

“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”

2014-05-03T01:39:49+00:00

“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/brittney-age-22/

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/

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/

Emily, age 13

“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”

2014-05-03T01:40:19+00:00

“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”

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

Emily, age 13

“I have learned to tolerate and be more open to people who are different.”

2014-05-03T01:48:50+00:00

“I have learned to tolerate and be more open to people who are different.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13-3/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Emily, age 13

“CISV means learning about different cultures and making friends from all other the world.”

2014-05-03T01:43:23+00:00

“CISV means learning about different cultures and making friends from all other the world.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13-2/

11-year-old Village delegate

“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”

2015-08-22T20:47:01+00:00

“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate-2/

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/

Bradley, age 17

“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”

2014-05-03T01:38:20+00:00

“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”

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

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/

Anya, age 12

“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”

2014-05-03T01:49:11+00:00

“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”

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

11 year old Village delegate

“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”

2015-08-22T20:46:29+00:00

“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate/

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/

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/

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/
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SEVEN WONDERS 2018 MINICAMP May 25-28, 2018 Brandywine Valley

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Participant, age 17

Bradley, age 17

Participant, age 16

Bradley, age 17

Participant, age 16

Carley, age 11

Olivia H., age 14

James, Village delegate, age 11

Shawn, age 25

Sid, age 14

Stephanie, age 26

Nico, Village delegate, age 11

Sidney, age 12

Lauren, age 16

15 year old participant

Brittney, age 22

Sidney, age 12

Tom, age 27

Emily, age 13

Emily, age 13

Kristin, age 13

Ben, Interchange participant, age 12

Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11

Carley, age 11

Emily, age 13

11-year-old Village delegate

Interchange delegate, age 13

Bradley, age 17

Kathryn, age 17

Anya, age 12

11 year old Village delegate

Sammy, age 16

Erin, age 16

Stephanie, age 26

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SEVEN WONDERS 2018 MINICAMP
May 25-28, 2018
Brandywine Valley