CISV OTTAWA - INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

CISV Ottawa will send delegations to international programs in summer 2026, as well as a junior counsellor and multiple seminar camp participants. Check our International Programs page to learn more!

National Camp

A 1-week program for youth ages 11-17. It will be held in Stratford, ON on July 13-25 2026 and selection is done at the Hosting Chapter (Waterloo) level. Each chapter is able to send 4+ participants! 

Check our Local and National Programs and Events page to learn more!

Get Involved!

We always welcome new people to join the CISV Ottawa Board, for any amount of involvement, to help with specific tasks, or just to find out more about how CISV Ottawa works. Here are some areas we could use help with: (1) Communications, (2) Social Media, and (3) Events.

To volunteer for any of these roles, please email info@cisvottawa.ca or chair@cisvottawa.ca!

Join us at our next event

Sunday November 16th: INFO Night
Want to learn more about what CISV is all about? Know someone that you think would be interested?


Join us for CISV Ottawa’s Information Night, a welcoming event designed to introduce new members to our mission in CISV and give everyone the opportunity to learn about which programs and destinations are to come in summer 2026!
Whether you’re interested in our international programs or our community-building activities here at home, this night is the perfect way to learn how CISV inspires peace and global friendship.
We encourage parents, youth, and community members to attend and discover how to get involved—whether by becoming a leader, board member, host family, or participant. We can’t wait to meet you and start this journey together!!


Regular CISV Ottawa board meetings are held monthly virtually. Board meetings are generally held on the same evening each month. Email chair@cisvottawa.ca to confirm timing and location.

CISV educates and inspires action for a more just and peaceful world

CISV builds and inspires people to actively work for a more just and peaceful world.

CISV wants
a more peaceful future for all people. This is based on respect and intercultural understanding, on awareness for global relations and on borderless friendship.
CISV does
host local and international programs for children and youth aged 11 up. These programs encourage openness and respect towards all people, promote tolerance and understanding of different cultures and attitudes, initiate friendship despite of nationality or beliefs and educate to non-violent conflict solutions.
CISV is
a global organization dedicated to educating and inspiring for peace through building inter-cultural friendship, cooperation and understanding. Founded in 1950, today we are a federation of 69 Member Associations with over 200 Chapters or local groups. In over 60 years we have given countless children and young people the experience of their lives and the opportunity to build lasting friendships through our international educational programs.