Seminar Applications due
Jan
5
9:30 PM21:30

Seminar Applications due

Seminar is a 3 week camp for ages 16 and 17. The application process is slightly different than the other CISV opportunities as it is all decided at the National level.

There are Seminar camps held in the summer of 2025 as well as winter 2025. Some of the locations include Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Thailand!

Please reach out to Grace, our Seminar Coordinator at seminar@cisvwaterloo.org for more information. The application deadline is January 5th.

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Cookie-a-thon!
Jan
24
to Jan 25

Cookie-a-thon!

  • Waterloo, Ontario Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Keep the yummy tradition going! All CISV youth are invited to join our annual Cookie-a-thon! We start baking at 7pm on Friday January 24th and don’t stop until Sunday January 25th at 9:30am!

All the cookies made are donated to a local homeless shelter.

While the youth aren’t making the cookies, they are participating an activities and games. A fun overnight for all!

Note: A Parent Update Meeting will be held for 15 minutes at drop off on the Friday evening. Please plan to come.

More details to come.

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Coldest Night of the Year!
Feb
22
2:30 PM14:30

Coldest Night of the Year!

Every year, CISV Waterloo participates in the National Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. This event is organized by Ray of Hope and collects money for those in need in our local KW community.

JB Activity - there will be an event prior to the walk just for the youth starting at 2:30pm.

CNOY Walk - The youth then join everyone else for the walk that starts around 4:30pm.

More details to come but mark the calendar!

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December Adult Board meeting
Dec
2
7:00 PM19:00

December Adult Board meeting

Interested in joining our monthly Adult Board Meeting? ALL are welcome!

We get together monthly to keep this mighty organization going! Attending a board meeting will give you a glimpse into what the board is currently working on and maybe even see if you would like to join!

The meeting is hybrid - in person and virtual so it’s convenient for everyone to join.

Please reach out to info@cisvwaterloo.org for the location and agenda so you can follow along!

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Leader/Staff Application Deadline
Nov
24
10:00 PM22:00

Leader/Staff Application Deadline

A great CISV experience starts with great leaders and staff, and we do our best to make sure ours are amazing! 

CISV Waterloo LEADERS and STAFF are carefully selected from applicants who are 21 or over (before date of travel), demonstrate a strong interest in the goals and philosophy of CISV, and have the maturity and experience to handle the responsibilities assigned to them.

Applications are due soon!. If you're interested or know someone that might be great...please connect with Mitch, our Leadership Coordinator at leadership@cisvwaterloo.org. 

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Selection Days
Nov
16
to Nov 17

Selection Days

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Saturday November 16th from 9:30am-3:30pm AND Sunday November 17th from 9:30am-12noon.

Selection Days are for youth that are interested in travelling with CISV Waterloo.

These two days are filled with energizers, opportunities to interact with all the applicants and typical peace-based CISV activities. During the Selection Days, the Selection Committee observes all of the youth to help guide their decision process.

More information will be available on our website under ‘Programs’ and please reach out to our Selection Coordinator at selection@cisvwaterloo.org with your questions.


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Poinsettia Fundraiser
Nov
5
to Nov 14

Poinsettia Fundraiser

  • Waterloo, Ontario Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brighten up your home with a poinsettia!

This fundraiser’s profit will go directly to the costs of hosting a Seminar Camp this summer. Every bit helps, so thanks!

The poinsettias come in RED, WHITE and PINK.

There are 4 sizes and prices:

10 inch- $35

8 inch - $25

6 inch - $15

4.5 inch - $10

Orders need to be submitted through ZEFFY by November 14th.

Pick up (from Warrens Greenhouse - 115 Strange Street in Kitchener) is on November 29th/30th.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa at secretary@cisvwaterloo.org

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Adult Board Meeting
Nov
4
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Board Meeting

Interested in joining our November Adult Board Meeting? We get together monthly to keep this mighty organization going! Attending a board meeting will give you a glimpse into what the board is currently working on.

Please reach out to info@cisvwaterloo.org for the location and agenda so you can follow along!

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Parent Info Night (hybrid) + JB Activity
Oct
9
6:45 PM18:45

Parent Info Night (hybrid) + JB Activity

Join us to learn more about what CISV is all about!

Parents will be in the library, hearing about what CISV is and how to get involved, while the youth are in the gym having some good ol’ CISV fun!

Also, for those that would like to attend the Parent Info Night, you can join virtually as well at this LINK.

All welcome!

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Welcome Back Party!
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

Welcome Back Party!

The Welcome Back Party is a fun, casual evening for all of those that attended a CISV program this past summer to share their experience. Everyone is invited!

This will be a potluck so please bring a little to share. Extra points if it is from a country that you just traveled or would like to travel :)

Also, please bring a lawnchair or blanket to sit on in the gym (at JF Carmichael School).

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Adult Board Meeting
Sep
9
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Board Meeting

Once a month, a group of fun, committed adult volunteers get together (virtually and in person) to keep this mighty organization going.

If you are interested in learning more about the adult board and the various positions on it, please reach out to info@cisvwaterloo.org

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Farewell Party
Jun
12
6:45 PM18:45

Farewell Party

All are welcome!

This is a night that CISV Waterloo comes together to celebrate our organization with a dessert potluck and presentations from the youth that are travelling this upcoming summer and winter.

More details to come. Hope to see you there!

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Join us at the Food Bank!
May
15
5:30 PM17:30

Join us at the Food Bank!

The LMO (Like-Minded Organizations Committee) within the JB Exec have planned an evening for CISV Waterloo to go to the Waterloo Region Food Bank!

We will get a tour of the amazing facilities and then have an opportunity to sort the food that has been donated.

Sign up and more information to come.

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Spring MEGA-Camp
May
3
to May 5

Spring MEGA-Camp

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  • Google Calendar ICS

The DATE IS SET! Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 3rd-5th.

It’s going to be a little different this time… because it is a MEGA-Camp (instead of a mini-camp). This is because our CISV friends from the Toronto and London chapter are going to join in the fun!

Check out the latest CISV Waterloo newsletter for registration information.

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Cookie-a-thon!
Mar
22
to Mar 23

Cookie-a-thon!

  • Kitchener, ON, N2H 3J8 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

At this event, we will be doing activities while groups rotate in and out of the kitchen, baking cookies for a local homeless shelter. 

All CISV youth are welcome!

More information, including the registration form can be found in the newsletter.

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Meet the Leader Night + AGM
Mar
20
6:45 PM18:45

Meet the Leader Night + AGM

Exciting night!

Our Annual General Meeting will take place where we will have a recap of our last fiscal year and an overview of our chapter as a whole.

ALSO, this is an exciting night for the youth that are travelling this upcoming summer as they will MEET THEIR LEADER tonight. :)

This will take place in person as well as VIRTUALLY!

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Coldest Night of the Year
Feb
24
2:30 PM14:30

Coldest Night of the Year

This one is for the whole family!

Join CISV Waterloo as we participate in Ray of Hope’s annual fundraiser - Coldest Night of the Year. Ray of Hope is a shelter in downtown Kitchener who supports people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt and hunger in our community.

Youth Activity will take place at Rockway Mennonite Church - 47 Onward, Kitchener at 2:30pm.

The youth will walk over to Ray of Hope - 659 King Street, Kitchener at 4:30pm.

The CNOY 5km walk begins at 5pm.

JOIN OUR CNOY walk team HERE!

REGISTER YOUTH for CISV ACTIVITY HERE!

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14+ Activity
Jan
26
to Jan 27

14+ Activity

The tradition continues, CISV Waterloo always has one activity each year that is just for ages 14+ as well as those participating in a Step Up this summer.

The topics and debriefs are geared for the slightly older age group … with lots of typical CISV good-fun thrown in too!

Registration form is now available HERE.

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Selection Day #2
Dec
9
9:30 AM09:30

Selection Day #2

Part of the CISV Waterloo travel program application process is the “Selection Process”. For CISV Waterloo, that consists of two Saturdays - November 25th and December 9th. During those two days, youth that are interested in travelling with CISV get to participate in a number of fun, engaging activities that allow our selection coordinators to see:

1. Ability to work well with peers

2. Ability to work well with adults

3. Listening Skills

4. Participation/engagement in activities

5. Interest in CISV and its mission

More information will be shared closer to the date but please reach out to selection@cisvwaterloo.org with any questions that you have.

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Adult Board Meeting - join us!
Dec
4
7:00 PM19:00

Adult Board Meeting - join us!

Every month, our Adult Board meet, in person and/or virtually. The engaged and committed Board manages the day-to-day operations of our chapter and our participation in international programs. We are always looking for new volunteers and there are a variety of positions available, each with different levels of commitment.

For more information or just want to attend a meeting to see what it’s all about, please contact us at info@cisvwaterloo.org.

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Selection Day #1
Nov
25
9:30 AM09:30

Selection Day #1

Part of the CISV Waterloo travel program application process is the “Selection Process”. For CISV Waterloo, that consists of two Saturdays - November 25th and December 9th. During those two days, youth that are interested in travelling with CISV get to participate in a number of fun, engaging activities that allow our selection coordinators to see:

1. Ability to work well with peers

2. Ability to work well with adults

3. Listening Skills

4. Participation/engagement in activities

5. Interest in CISV and its mission

More information will be shared closer to the date but please reach out to selection@cisvwaterloo.org with any questions that you have.

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Poinsettia Fundraiser
Nov
13
to Nov 17

Poinsettia Fundraiser

  • Waterloo, Ontario Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Brighten up your holidays with a beautiful poinsettia!
Sell to your colleagues, neighbours, friends and family!

Our CISV Waterloo Chapter is selling poinsettias from Warren Greenhouse from November 10th-17th!

Plants will be available for pick up on December 9th (from Warren's Greenhouse - 115 Strange Street, Kitchener).

Here are your poinsettia options:

RED, WHITE, PINK
4.5” - $10
6” - $15
8” - $25
10” - $30


Please send your order to Jessie at email4thewhites@gmail.com 
and funds can be e-transferred to treasurer@cisvwaterloo.org

Order must be received by November 17th!

Thank you for your support!
(This fundraiser goes towards our chapter being able to host   
the various events throughout the year.)

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JB Mini Camp
Oct
27
to Oct 29

JB Mini Camp

Mini Camp is a weekend long event that gives participants a chance to have a CISV camp experience locally. Activities can range from sports, to simulation activities, to guest speakers, and much more.

For more information and registration, please contact info@cisvwaterloo.org

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