Short-term international camps for ages 12–13.

Youth Meetings are short-term international camps bringing together young people aged 12–13 to explore global themes through interactive activities, discussion, and cultural exchange. These programmes offer flexibility while still delivering meaningful international experiences

Programme Highlights:

  • 8–15 day international camp
  • Participants from multiple countries
  • Thematic focus (peace, sustainability, inclusion, etc.)
  • Led by trained CISV leaders
  • Ideal introduction to CISV programmes

What Makes Youth Meeting Special

  • Shorter commitment, high impact
  • Accessible entry point to international participation
  • Strong focus on teamwork and global awareness
  • Adaptable to different age groups and themes

Who can participate:

  • Young people aged 12–13 (age varies by camp)
  • Suitable for first-time CISV participants
  • Supported by a local CISV chapter
youth programme
  • “CISV has pushed me to get out of my comfort zone, and it really isn’t an exaggeration to say that it has made me a better person!”
    Elizabeth Wright
    CISV Great Britain
  • “... we were all so different, there was no normal, and so being different became the new normal.”
    Karoline Klose
    CISV Germany
  • “And when the last night arrives—when you’re singing lullabies and realizing your Village is ending—remember this: your lifelong CISV journey is not over. In fact, it has only just begun.”
    Desideria Toussaint-Utomo
    CISV Indonesia
  • “CISV has changed the way I see the world and the way I work. And I know it can do the same for others.”
    Analucia Moreno
    CISV Guatemala
  • “CISV has given me the patience to listen, and the skill to understand different perspectives.”
    Oil Taweepon
    CISV Thailand