CISV programmes and activities.
CISVīs philosophy and goals are implemented through its four programmes Village, Interchange, Seminar Camps and Local Work -as well as its two activities- Summer camps and Youth Meeting. There is also a new activity called International Peopleīs Proyect (IPP). The IPP is not an official programme of CISV but it could be in the future (click here for more information about the IPP).
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The Interchange programme is a family-centred, two phase "summer" exchange between two international CISV chapters for youth age 12-15 during the first phase of the programme. The delegation, five boys and five girls plus Adult Leader(s), reciprocally hosts partners of the same age and sex with similar interests for two to four weeks during each phase of the programme.
A short multinational camp usually complements typical family life and bilateral group activities. Interchanges involving very long trips frequently take place over successive summers.
Seminar Camps are three week "summer" programmes conducted for approximately 30 international youth age 17-18 plus Staff, with national representation limited to four persons per camp. Topics on peace fostering activities, international relations and co-operative living are focal points of the Seminar Camp programme. Seminars and simulation games conducted to promote cross-cultural communication, global co-operation, and non-violent conflict resolution augment activities selected and- conducted by the participants.
Local Work is a chapter level CISV programme designed to complement the international programmes through orientation, follow-up and social activities which develop the long term educational nature of CISV participation. While organised by former delegates and area youth interested in peace and cross-cultural activities, the Local Work programme involves members and local - citizens of all ages who are interested in implementing the CISV philosophy within their community and personal family lives. Each local chapter develops activities appropriate to its culture, resources and members.
A Summer camp is a 3 weeks international Programme. The delegations are composed by boys and girls of 13 to 15 years old and an adult leader.The number of boys and girls must be the same, and the host nation is the one who determinates the age of the participants
An International Youth Meeting is a 6 to 10 day long international activity coordinated in different areas. CISVers can attend it several times in their life. Therefore it is organised for different age groups (11-13, 13-15, 16-18, l9 and up).