About CISV
Children's International Summer Village (CISV) is a volunteer organization with representation in over 45 countries worldwide. The organization was formed in 1951 by Dr. Doris Allen, a psychologist at the University of Cincinnati. Her premise was that teaching children to live together as friends could create true and lasting global peace.
CISV has grown exponentially since 1951 and in the last year alone there were 197 international programmes with 7,999 participants.
These opportunities foster a respect for cultural differences, help identify common values and develop self awareness. CISV empowers each participant to incorporate these values into their lives as they become global citizens.
Learn more about CISV at the CISV International and CISV Canada websites.
News
Check out the mini-camp schedule
The 2011-12 calendar (below) was recently updated. Please note revisions to some mini-camp dates -- and that there'll be a 14+ mini-camp!
Leaders wanted
Are you 21+? Interested in working for a more just and peaceful world? Eager to travel, and to support a small group of enthusiastic youth as they participate in a fun, educational, multicultural experience? Then please submit a leadership application! (Applications are in the Resources section at the left.) The formal application deadline has passed but CISV Victoria will still consider applications from suitable candidates. Please note: Applications must be submitted ASAP as leaders will be selected soon.
Volunteer in the Rainbow Kitchen
Come help less fortunate members of our community! Junior Branch members (and parents too!) are invited to join CISV Victoria volunteer work crews for one or more Saturday mornings through February, to help prepare food at the Rainbow Kitchen. Pre-registration and parental permission is required: please see the recent email to members for more details. And thanks to JB members Emma F., Sarah M., and Bailey R. for coordinating our Rainbow Kitchen volunteers.
Upcoming Events
All meetings are held at St. Aidan’s Hall, at 3703 St. Aidan’s Street, unless otherwise noted.
Feb. 3
* Village mtng 7:00
Feb. 10
* JB mtng 7:00
* Seminar Camp planning mtng 7:00
Feb 17
* Village mini-camp starts (Shawnigan)
Feb. 19
* Village mini-camp ends
