» Village

A camp-based program for 11-year-olds lasting 28 days.

2018 Village Opportunities:

Mainz/Wiesbaden, Germany – June 29 to July 26, 2018

San Jose dos Campos, Brazil June 30 to July 27, 2018

San Jose, Costa Rica – Dec 26, 2018 to Jan 22, 2019 (winter)

To apply, complete the youth delegate application and Village supplement and get 2 youth delegate references, including 1 from a current teacher, which are available at www.cisvjax.org/apply.

Applicants should attend the 3 Village selection events on Saturday, Jan 6 and 20 at Shephard of the Woods (7860 Southside Blvd) from 9am to 12pm and overnight starting at 7pm on Friday, Jan 26 at RPDS. See apply and selection pages for more info.

CISV Villages are international camps that inspire 11-year-old children to imagine a more just and peaceful world. The children come together from many different countries to take part in a variety of educational, cultural and fun activities.

Each Village welcomes delegations from 10-12 countries. Each delegation has two boys and two girls, accompanied by an adult leader. The camp is coordinated by adult staff, supported by Junior Counselors (age 16-17).

A Village creates a safe, fun setting in which your child will learn with children from around the world, about each others’ lives and cultures and how to communicate, cooperate and live together.
The Village learning experiences, and the friendships made, will last your child a lifetime.

View info from 2014-2017 Villages:

2017 Village Belgium: See Belgium Village Video and photo album
2017 Village Cincinnati: See See photo album & video
2017 Village Canada: See See photo album and video
2017 Village Portugal; See photo album & See video

2016 Village Columbus: See photo album & video
2016 Village Canada: See photo album & video
2016 Village Austria; See photo album & video

2015 Village hosted in Jax: Read blog (password: cisvjaxvillage)
2015 Village Denmark; read blog
2015 Village Turkey: See photo album

2014 Dallas: Read blog & View powerpoint
2014 Denmark: Read blog (password: roskilde2014)

Questions? Please e-mail us. We are happy to help.

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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/

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/

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/

Sammy, age 16

“CISV has made me more understanding. It has given me the ability to open my mind and the minds of those around me.”

2014-05-03T01:41:32+00:00

“CISV has made me more understanding. It has given me the ability to open my mind and the minds of those around me.”

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

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/

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/

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/

Olivia K., age 14

“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”

2015-08-22T20:52:08+00:00

“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Brittney, age 22

“CISV is an organization that allows youth and adults to challenge mindsets to better understand those in our communities and around the world.”

2014-05-03T01:47:55+00:00

“CISV is an organization that allows youth and adults to challenge mindsets to better understand those in our communities and around the world.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/brittney-age-22-2/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Stephanie, age 26

“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”

2014-05-03T01:47:07+00:00

“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”

http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26-2/

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/

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/

Rushil, age 13

“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”

2015-08-22T20:48:27+00:00

“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”

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

Mia, Interchange delegate, age 13

I was surprised by the variety of Italy. The people in my delegation were fun to be around. The people in the Italian delegation were also very fun and energetic. I learned that you can be close to anyone even if you don’t speak the same language. My parents loved having a guest. My partner View Full →

2016-09-15T13:54:20+00:00

I was surprised by the variety of Italy. The people in my delegation were fun to be around. The people in the Italian delegation were also very fun and energetic. I learned that you can be close to anyone even if you don’t speak the same language. My parents loved having a guest. My partner View Full →

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

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/

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/

Chris, age 14

“I think it teaches kids a lot of important lessons. It teaches that you can talk things out instead of fighting.”

2014-05-03T01:37:28+00:00

“I think it teaches kids a lot of important lessons. It teaches that you can talk things out instead of fighting.”

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

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/
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A camp-based program for 11-year-olds lasting 28 days.

2018 Village Opportunities:

Mainz/Wiesbaden, Germany – June 29 to July 26, 2018

San Jose dos Campos, Brazil June 30 to July 27, 2018

San Jose, Costa Rica – Dec 26, 2018 to Jan 22, 2019 (winter)

View info from 2014-2017 Villages:

2015 Village hosted in Jax: Read blog (password: cisvjaxvillage) 2015 Village Denmark; read blog 2015 Village Turkey: See photo album

2014 Dallas: Read blog & View powerpoint 2014 Denmark: Read blog (password: roskilde2014)

Read more info on participating in a Village.

Questions? Please e-mail us. We are happy to help.

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Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15

James, Village delegate, age 11

Bradley, age 17

Sammy, age 16

Erin, age 16

JB Leader, age 17

CISV Volunteer

Olivia K., age 14

Kathryn, age 17

11 year old Village delegate

Cecilia, Interchange participant, age 12

Ripley, Interchange participant, age 13

Tom, age 27

Participant, age 16

Brittney, age 22

Shawn, age 25

Emily, age 13

Olivia N., age 12

Brittney, age 22

Stephanie, age 26

11-year-old Village delegate

CISV Volunteer

Ben, Interchange participant, age 12

Sid, age 14

Parklyn, Village delegate, age 11

Stephanie, age 26

Interchange delegate, age 13

Fiona, Village delegate, age 11

Rushil, age 13

Mia, Interchange delegate, age 13

Participant, age 16

Olivia H., age 14

Chris, age 14

Nico, Village delegate, age 11

Recent Blog Posts

Contact Info

2015 Village hosted in Jax: Read blog (password: cisvjaxvillage)
2015 Village Denmark; read blog
2015 Village Turkey: See photo album

2014 Dallas: Read blog & View powerpoint
2014 Denmark: Read blog (password: roskilde2014)