Your participation in a CISV program is not simply a holiday pastime. CISV is more. Get to know a small part of the world, exchange experiences with peers, learn about foreign cultures, develop your personality, become independent, develop a stronger awareness of global issues, and improve your language skills. Each CISV program is based on tried and tested concepts of “experiential learning”, which means that you gain new experiences and adapt to new skills – in your own way.
In the camp fees are included
- All travel costs for delegations and leaders (for Village, Interchange and Step Up)
- Overnight accommodation in double rooms or dormitories
- Full catering (CISV has mandatory minimum standards, dietary requirements are taken into account)
- National and international program fees
- Obligatory CISV insurance
- Well-trained leader (for delegations)
- Training weekend (for singles)
- Hosting fees to support future programs hosted in Ottawa (we can’t send kids on programs if we don’t host programs here!)
Villages and Step Ups also include stays with host families with no additional costs, since the host families also host the delegates voluntarily and for the sake of the idea.
Additionally, you should calculate
- Participation in all programs required a up to date paid Chapter Membership of $130
- A $250 application fee, which is refunded upon the Delegate’s parent(s) giving a minimum of 10 volunteer hours to CISV Ottawa, or if the youth is not selected to participate.
- Attendance at the mandatory Selection Camp (current costs apply, ~$100)
- Attendance at Spring Mini Camp for all travelling delegates (current costs apply, ~$100)
- Any visas required for your hosting country
- Any vaccinations obtained for your destination, and any associated travel medicine fees
- Pocket money, guest gifts, souvenirs, merchandise, pre-camp delegation events
- Interchange: stay, meals and entrances, … for the partner child and the leaders during hosting
CISV programmes last between 11520 and 40320 minutes - and every CISV minute is worth the price!
Village: age 11 years
CDN38004 weeks
- international travel
- 4 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- trained leader
- Share of leader's travel costs
- 2 weekends at a host family (start and mid-term)
- A lifetime of memories
Interchange: age 12-13, 13-14, 14-15
CDN31002*2.5 weeks
- international travel
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- trained leader
- share of leader's (and junior leader's) travel costs
- 2 to 3 weeks at a host family
- host families pay for their guest child (entrance fees, ...)
StepUp: age 14 or 15 years
CDN38003 weeks
- international travel
- 3 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- trained leader
- share of leader's travel costs
- 1 weekend at a host family
- A lifetime of memories
International Youth Meeting
CDN134715 days
- 2 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- age up to 15: trained leader
- age up to 15:share of leader's costs
- age 16+: CISV-Training
- **travel costs borne by participant
Village JC: age 16 or 17 years
CDN15004 weeks
- 4 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- CISV training
- leadership experience
- **travel costs borne by participant
Leader or Junior Leader
CDNFREE1 - 5 weeks
- 1 - 5 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- CISV training
- international volunteer hours
- travel expenses
- a lifetime of memories
Seminar Camp: age 17-18 years
CDN13473 weeks
- 3 weeks stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- CISV training
- **travel costs borne by the participant
IPP: age 19+
CDN113214-18 days
- overnight stay
- full board
- national and international fees
- international insurance
- **travel costs borne by the participant
Chapter Membership
CDN1301 year
- required for participation in all local and international programs
- tax deducible
- helps to support hosting of future programs in Ottawa
- supports ongoing operations for the local chapter
The above program fees for Village, Interchange and Step Up programs are estimates only. We have found them to be close to the total expected costs for the program; however, the final invoice may be slightly more or less depending on the costs of travel for the delegation and the leader(s). Costs for Villages and Step Ups hosted in Canada or the USA are approximately $1,000 less due to reduced travel costs. For Village, Interchange and Step Up a $1000 deposit is required within 3 days of offer to secure your position in the delegation. Post dated cheques in 4 equal payments are required at the first delegation meeting for the balance in February, March, April and May. For JC, Youth Meetings and IPP, 2 equal payments are due February 15 and March 15. For Seminar Camp, program costs are due upon application. If you have any additional questions, please contact our treasurer.
