Selection Guidelines

Applications for international summer programs are made available during the third of week of November at our annual Information Night. Look for confirmation of date, time and location on our Calendar of Events.

Applications are accepted until November 30th, 2011.

Late applications may be accepted if openings remain in the program of your choice. Eligible candidates are confirmed following a Selection Weekend that takes place towards the end of February.

Some of the characteristics of suitable delegates are:

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  • friendly
  • able to assume responsibility within a group
  • able to communicate easily with both adults and children
  • have a personal desire to make friends with children of other countries
  • respectful attitude toward other youth and adults
  • friendly
  • independent
  • willing to express thoughts and feelings
  • willing to make friends
  • helpful
  • cooperative
  • able to think for themselves
  • able to interact with peer group
  • willing to plan, lead, and participate in activities
  • willing to accept responsibilities
  • willing to listen to and respect ideas of others
  • have initiative, resourcefulness, and an open mind

CISV offers programs unlike other summer camp experiences. They aim to develop individual and group attitudes and actions consistent with the CISV philosophy. We hope that all delegates have a basic understanding of the goals of CISV when applying for programs. Parents must also be prepared to participate in delegation meetings as well as social and information events hosted by the chapter.

Local programs and meetings for the Junior Branch occur throughout the school year. Involvement in CISV is much more than applying for a travel opportunity. It is expected that, whenever possible, youth members of the chapter will participate in the monthly meetings and in the local mini-camps.


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