Program Invitations

We are excited to be selecting delegations for programs in 2022.

Click HERE for application forms.

Applications for ALL programs are due December 15^th. Please keep January 22, 2022 available for selection day interviews.

**If you know of anyone 21 years or older, we are also recruiting for leaders for some of these programs.

Updated 2022 Program Fees are available here: CISV Greater Springfield 2022 Program Fees.

SEE BELOW FOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Village Duration: 28 days Ages: 11 CISV Villages inspire eleven-year-old children to imagine a more just and peaceful world. The children come together from many different countries to take part in a variety of educational, cultural and fun activities. Normally, Village is only for youth aged 11. For 2022 Village programs only, participation is extended to children born in 2010.
Domestic Program – Cincinnati, USA – 6/24 – 7/21 Availability: Closed	Location: Cincinnati, OH Dates: Jun 24, 2022 - Jul 21, 2022 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Interchange Duration: 14 - 28 days Ages: 14-15 Based on the same CISV educational principles as CISV’s camp-based programs, Interchange is a family-based exchange program. Group activities during the exchange, such as a mini-camp, are a vital complement to the in-depth family experience.
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Youth Meeting Duration: 8 or 15 days Ages: 12-13 Youth Meetings bring small groups of young people of similar ages together from different countries within a region. Generally, five country delegations consisting of 6 youth and a leader attend. Join a Youth Meeting and explore aspects of a theme that affects us all!
Goteborg, Sweden 12/28 – 1/4 Availability: Open	Location: Goteborg, Sweden Dates: Dec 28, 2022 - Jan 04, 2023 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010
Rocky Mountain, Denver – 7/1 – 7/15 Availability: Open	Location: Denver, Colorado Dates: Jul 01, 2022 - Jul 15, 2022 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2009 - Dec 31, 2010
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Step Up Duration: 23 days Ages: 14-15 CISV's Step Up program encourages young people to take a leading role in planning and organizing activities. The participants and their adult leaders use CISV's peace education to guide the theme of the camp around which they plan activities, such as identity, democracy, or environmental protection.
Miami, Florida, USA 6/24 – 7/16 Availability: Closed	Location: Miami, Florida Dates: Jun 24, 2022 - Jul 16, 2022 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Fortnight (USA only) Duration: 15 days Ages: 16-17 Fortnight is an engaging two-week domestic summer program that is affordable and a whole bunch of fun. In addition to content that will explore many new topics, such as what it means to be a U.S. citizen, cultural awareness, and American cultural history and diversity, the camp will also focus on community service.
Fortnight Availability: Closed	Location: Washington, DC Dates: Jun 28, 2022 - Jul 12, 2022 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2005 - Jun 15, 2006
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Junior Counselor Duration: 28 days Ages: 16-17 In a Village, the Junior Counselors (JCs) are an important part of the leaders’ group and contribute to the planning and operation of the camp’s daily activities. The JCs serve as the bridge between the delegates and the adults.
Female, Dallas Fort Worth 6/24 – 7/21 Availability: Closed	Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Dates: Jun 24, 2022 - Jul 21, 2022 Eligibility: Jan 01, 2005 - Jun 15, 2006
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Seminar Camp Duration: 21 days Ages: 16-17 This personally challenging, intensive program for older teens is coordinated by the 30 participants themselves. With the supervision and assistance of international adult staff, the participants develop their own agenda and explore global issues based on their backgrounds and interests, through activities and in-depth discussions. CISV USA handles all applications and assigns placements. Applications are submitted by January 1 directly to CISV USA, but anyone who is interested in applying for this should contact their local chapter first. For 2022 Seminar Camps only, we will allow participants to be 18 years old. Therefore, 2022 Seminar Camps can be for either 16-17 year olds or 18 year olds. For a Seminar Camp 16-17, the delegate must be 16 or 17 for the full length of the program. For a Seminar Camp 18, the delegate must be 18 for the full length of the program.
No invitations are available for this program this year.