1. CISV for over 50 years
“ the ultimate source for peace, long range, lay with the children. ” Dr. Doris T. Allen, founder of CISV

2. CISV – A Unique Organization
“Even brief
exposure to
a different
culture may
stimulate a
lifelong
interest in
events in
that country
and its
region”
1998 American
Council:
“Educating for
Global Competence”
Educational
Run almost entirely by volunteers
Youth organization offering intercultural programmes for different age groups, starting from 11
Promoting peace education and cross-cultural friendship
Based on years of research and firm educational principles
Independent and non-political
Not for profit
Participatory status with Council of Europe

3. CISV World-Wide . . .full members in 49 countries
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Faroe Isles
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Korea
Latvia
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Uruguay
USA

4. CISV World-Wide . . .and still growing
CISV’s 18 Promotional Associations are in:
Algeria
China
Estonia
Greenland
Kenya
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mali
Mongolia
Palau
Peru
Poland
Romania
Russia
Singapore
Slovenia
Ukraine
Vietnam

5. Unique Intercultural Programmes
“Exchanges use education and experience to build ties” Alliance for International Education And Cultural Exchange
A range of CISV International programmes suitable for different age groups
1. Village (11 years)
2. Interchange (12-15)
3. International Summer Camp (13-15)
4. Seminar Camp (17-18)
5. International Youth Meeting (11-19+)
6. International People’s Project (19+)
Local programmes in Waterloo Region to involve people of all ages
1. Local Work (all ages)
2. Junior Branch (11-25)

6. Village Age group: 11 Participants: Programme: Duration: 28 days
“We must start with the children” Dr. Doris T. Allen
Age group: 11
Participants:
Delegations from 12 countries
2 girls, 2 boys and an adult leader (21+)
6 Junior Counsellors (age 16-17)
5 adult staff
Programme:
unique international camp
the original CISV programme and still its flagship
a multi - language experience
mix of educational, cultural and sporting activities,
emphasises cooperative global and intercultural living.
Duration: 28 days

7. A Typical Village Day
“Fantasy land”, running games, “National Nights”, cooperation games, kitchen duty… Typical camp activities
Time
Activity
8:00 am
Wake up
8:20 am
Flag time
8:30 am
Breakfast then Cleaning
10:00 am
Activity period I
10:45 am
Activity period II
11:45 am
Free time
12:30 pm
Lunch (Shop open, rest period)
14:15 pm
Activity period III
15:15 pm
Activity period IV
16:30 pm
Free time (Leaders’ meeting and programme planning)
17:45 pm
Dinner
18:30 pm
Delegation time
19:30 pm
Evening programme (Flag time)
21:00 pm
Snack time
21:30 pm
Bedtime
22:00 pm
Good night, lights out

8. Junior Branch …youth involvement on all levels
Age range: 11-25
For youth members of CISV, run by youth members of CISV
Between one and two activities per month
Opportunity at the local level to learn about CISV goals and philosophies such as the importance of cross cultural understanding and cooperation and make friendships with other local participants
Activities may be in the form of discussions, movies, games, excursions or guest speakers
Balance of educational activities, community involvement, social activities and family activities
Encourage everyone to come out!

9. Village Programs for Waterloo Region for 2014/2015
Summer Villages – Must be 11 years at time of travel June/Aug 2015 (2 girls, 2 boys)
- We will learn of the invitations our chapter will have in early November.. We emphasize, though, that the destination is not the experience – the Village is the experience

10. Next Steps
Attend an Information Night with your parents to learn more:
Tues Nov 11 from 7-9 Meadowlane Public School, Kitchener & Thurs Nov 13 from 7-9pm
@ Laurelwood Public School, Waterloo
Applications available on-line at
Selection Days
Saturday Nov 22 9:00am – 4:00 pm
Saturday Nov 29 9:00am – 4:00 pm

11. More Information! Check out www.cisvwaterloo.org Check out www.cisv.ca
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12. Join in . . . and make a difference!