VILLAGE  | In a Nutshell

CISV Villages are international camps that inspire eleven-year-old children to imagine a more just and peaceful world.

Each Village welcomes delegations from 10-12 countries. Each delegation has two boys and two girls, accompanied by an adult leader. The camp is coordinated by adult staff, supported by Junior Counselors (age 16-17).

A Village creates a safe, fun setting in which your child will learn about each others’ lives and cultures and how to communicate, cooperate and live together. The Village learning experiences and the friendships made will last your child a lifetime.

VILLAGE  | A Day in the Life

Village delegations travel to their Village adventures.

The Welcome Weekend – Homestay

After greetings by local CISV chapter volunteers, delegations begin a weekend homestay with local CISV chapter families. Meanwhile, leaders visit the Village site for orientation and final Village preparations with other leaders, junior counselors, and staff members.

Off to the Camp

After a weekend exploring the area, delegates reunite with their leaders at the Village site along with forty-four youth delegates from eleven other countries. Throughout Village, delegates enjoy fun and educational activities, community building, and hands-on learning with children from around the world. Each day marks an exciting adventure into experiential activities in which delegates work together to solve problems.