Our Programs
Taking part in a CISV educational program is an experience that will have a powerful and positive impact on your child for life. They will have the opportunity to make lasting friendships with other children from around the world in a fun, safe environment. Our aim is to educate and inspire young people to realize their full potential. The curriculum in each of our programs is age appropriate and delivered using our informal, ‘learning by doing’ approach. We will help your child to develop an ‘anything is possible’ attitude, leadership and communication skills, and an understanding of the world around them.
CISV Waterloo Region is excited to get back to sending delegations to international programs again this year! In addition to the information below, we invite you to learn more about the programs we offer and how to apply at our Information Night session in the fall. (Note: both info sessions have now passed but please reach out to selection@cisvwaterloo.org for information).
Village (age 11 - DOB Sept 1/2013 - Aug 31/2014)
Our flagship program is an international camp that brings together delegations from 12 countries to participate in a mix of educational, cultural, and sporting activities, which emphasize cooperative global and intercultural living. Learn More
2025 Opportunity:
Kiel, Germany: Aug 1-28 (28 days)
Youth Meeting (Age 12/13 - DOB Sept 1 /2011 - Aug 31/2013)
Short camps that allow young people to explore intercultural issues in a regional context. Learn More
2025 Opportunities:
Sofia, Bulgaria: Aug 6-20 (15 days)
San Francisco, USA: July 11-18 (7 days)
Step Up (Ages 14 or 15 - DOB Sept 1/ 2009-Aug 31/2011)
Each camp focuses on a specific educational theme and participants are encouraged to take responsibility for leadership and program planning. Learn More
2025 Opportunities:
Padova, Italy: July 18-Aug 9 (22 days) (14 year olds)
Campinas, Brazil: July 6-28 (22 days) (15 year olds)
National Camp (Age 11-17)
The themes and philosophies of CISV are explored through activities and discussions, which are largely planned by the participants themselves. Learn More
2025 Opportunity:
Montreal, Canada: July 19-26
Junior Counsellor (Age 16-17)
Junior Counsellors are an important part of the Village staff as they are able to relate to both children and the adults and to act as a link between them. Learn More
2025 Opportunities:
Lisbon, Portugal: July 26-Aug 22 (Female)
Seminar Camp (Age 16-17)
The young participants themselves coordinate this personally challenging, intensive program. Learn More
2025 Opportunities:
- There are some in summer 2025 and some winter 2025 as well. Some of the locations include Argentina, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Brazil and more!
Please reach out to seminar@cisvwaterloo.org to find out more. Application deadline is January 5 2025.
Leaders and Staff (Age 21+)
Adults play a key role in traveling programs. Whether it's carrying out the day to day programming in a Village or Youth Meeting, facilitating activities at a Step Up, or oversight at a Seminar Camp. Learn More
2025 Opportunities:
Leaders are needed for all programs… so reach out to leadership@cisvwaterloo.org to learn more!