Chapter Contacts

CISV is a global community of dedicated volunteers, creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity through our educational programs. We are founded on our belief that peace is possible through friendship – and that the real difference can be made by starting with children.

CISV provides a range of unique, educational group activities, which develop cross-cultural understanding in children, youth and adults from around the world. By encouraging respect for cultural difference and the development of self-awareness, CISV empowers each participant to incorporate these values into their lives as they become global citizens and strive for a more peaceful world.

CISV Philadelphia is one of over 20 U.S. chapters of Children's International Summer Villages (CISV). Since its founding in 1956, the Philadelphia Chapter has hosted international delegates every year from all the member nations.

In 2007, CISV Philadelphia, among other activities:

  • Hosted our 16th International Village;
  • Hosted and Traveled an Interchange delegation from Kalmar, Sweden;
  • Sent Interchange delegation to Aarhus, Denmark;
  • Sent delegates to Villages in Canada and Ohio;
  • Sent Junior Counselers to Villages in Ohio and Mexico;
  • Participate in Junior Branch mini-camps;
  • Offered Junior Branch activities all year long;
  • Sent Junior Branch members to CISV National Youth Meeting in Maine;
  • Sent Junior Branch members and adults to CISV National Board Meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio;

To learn more about CISV Philadelphia and Children's International Summer Villages, explore this website!
CISV Philadelphia