Philadelphia

Virtual Chapter Meeting
2024-10-03 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Please join us on Zoom for our monthly chapter meetings the first Thursday of every month from 8-9pm.
We’ll be discussing the inner workings of CISV Philly, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events and more. All current volunteers, chairs and JB Leadership are strongly encouraged to attend so we can stay on top of our chapters needs.
As always, we thank you in advance for all you do and the time you put in to support our kids and our mission!
Join the Zoom at the link below:

CISV Philly's Annual Welcome Chapter Retreat and JB Sleepover
2024-09-21 15:30 - 17:30 | The Stegaliu’s House, 480 Farnum Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Come one and all to the kick off event for the 2024/25 CISV season! New families welcome!
The Chapter Retreat is for every adult and kid interested learning more about CISV. We will be giving an in depth review of the coming year with CISV Philly as well as looking forward to the 2025 summer camp programs and the local events everyone knows and loves – Mini Camp, Cookie-a-Thon and more!
The JB will be running their usual fun ENERGIZERS and ACTIVITIES for all!
We also will talk about how you can contribute to keeping our chapter strong. Whether you have a role in our chapter already or are brand new to CISV, we would LOVE your help spreading our message of peace and love.
Feel free to invite other families and friends who might be interested in CISV! The more, the merrier!
Please plan on parking on Meetinghouse Lane, across the street from the house.
To reduce waste and help the environment at our picnic, please bring your own utensils, water bottles, and plates. Let’s make this a sustainable and fun event! Thanks in advance!

Please plan on contributing to the picnic by providing the following dish according to the first letter of your last name:
A-K: Dessert

L-R: Main Dish

S-Z: Appetizers/Salads

Upper Providence Community Day!
2024-09-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, 19063, United States
Come check out our table at the Upper Providence Community Day! Kids will be on hand to talk about their international and national summer camp experiences and the mission of CISV, to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world!

2024 Program Debrief and Picnic
2024-09-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Ridley Creek State Park, Pavillion 3, N Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073, United States
Our picnic and debrief meeting is a great opportunity to see each other again, hear about the intense experiences our delegates had reconnect after some amazing trips.
Remember to RSVP Here
The debrief sessions are mandatory for our program participants and parents.
To help the board prepare for the debrief, we’d like you to complete the below surveys before September 7th:

2024 post-travel survey for DELEGATES
2024 post-travel survey for LEADERS
2024 post-travel survey for INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS (Fortnight, Seminar, JC)
2024 post-travel survey for PARENTS

Virtual Chapter Meeting
2024-06-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:00
Chapter meeting is for anyone interested in helping the chapter and understanding how things work behind the scene.
Zoom link

MOSAIC Project and 5k with PAMOZA
2024-05-18
Save the date. More details to follow

2024 CISV MidAtlantic Regional Minicamp - Ahoy Matey!
2024-04-26 19:00 - 2024-04-28 11:00 | Camp Letts Road Dining Hall Edgewater, MD, 4003 Camp Letts Rd, Edgewater, MD, 21037
CISV Washington DC is organizing the Regional Mini Camp (RMC). Join the Mid-Atlantic Region for one of our most anticipated events of the year! Regional minicamp is a chance to experience the CISV camp in a weekend setting with chapters from across the Mid-Atlantic.
RMC is open to kids ages 10-18.
The RMC will take place at Camp Letts from Friday, April 26th (7 pm) to Sunday 28th (11 am).
Camp Letts Road Dining Hall Edgewater, MD.
Please register and find more information HERE

National Service Project
2024-04-07 14:00 - 16:00 | 120 Victoria Sq, Media, PA, 120 Victoria Sq, Media, United States
Here comes National Service Project! Join us on the beautiful Sunday afternoon of April 7th from 2pm to 4pm for this special activity! Lead by our talented JBs, we will navigate through many of the current world’s topics, dive into meaningful discussions and learn more about what we can do to help the communities around us!
Location: 120 Victoria Sq, Media, PA
Time: April 7th, 2024 from 2-4pm

7th Ward Tribute Walking Tour
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Mother Bethel Church, 419 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147, United States
Join us for a captivating guided tour through Philadelphia’s historic 7th Ward, spanning from Sixth Street to 23rd Street and from Spruce Street to South Street. This area, important to the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration, was the epicenter of Black Philadelphia in the 19th century. Discover the enduring legacy of influential figures such as Octavius Catto, Fanny Jackson Coppin, and W.E.B. Du Bois.
Don’t forget to RSVP to let us know how many people are excited for this opportunity!
We will meet at Mother Bethel Church at 419 6th St, Philadelphia before the tour starts at 1pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for classic CISV energizers led by our awesome JBs crew!
The tour is just over 1 hour and takes place outdoors so bundle up and bring your comfortable walking shoes! There will be questions along the way so make sure to equipped yourself with knowledge. This 19-minute documentary is a good introduction to W.E.B. Du Bois and his study: A Legacy of Courage: W.E.B. Du Bois and The Philadelphia Negro – YouTube
We will gather again inside Mother Bethel Church after the tour to share our thoughts of the experience.
This tour is free, offered courtesy of the 7th Ward Tribute project. If you are able, we kindly suggest a donation of $5 to support their efforts. You can either bring cash or venmo @CISV-Philly. See you there!

Virtual Chapter Meeting
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00
Chapter meeting is for anyone interested in helping the chapter and understanding how things work behind the scene.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89557185066?pwd=[REDACTED]

MLK service project
2024-01-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Cobbs Creek park, 1004 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Yeadon, PA, 19050
JB is excited to collaborate once more with Friends of Cobbs Creek Park for a meaningful service event in January, honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Together, we will engage in a park cleanup initiative, contributing to the preservation of our local green space. Stay tuned for the announcement of the specific date. Let’s come together to make a positive impact in our community! Feel free to rsvp here to let us know you are going, but make sure you also email the organizer, Greg Seidel, so he can plan enough equipment for everybody. (seidelg44@gmail.com)
Full details below. Feel free to email Greg with any questions.
Cobbs Creek Cleanup at Mount Moriah Cemetery: MLK Day January 2024
Specific Date TBD!!
10am-1pm
If you need to leave early it’s no problem, it’s flexible.

Meet at the entrance to Mount Moriah Cemetery on Cobbs Creek Parkway. There is a gravel lot at the entrance.
Map with location (click on link): Cobbs Creek Pkwy & Mt Moriah Cemetery (Map)
For GPS or to find public transportation options, use address:
1004 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, Yeadon, PA 19050
We will be cleaning up along the Cobbs Creek Trail and surrounding area. Trash removal from trail, creek, and surrounding woods preserves this area for all to enjoy and prevents trash from traveling elsewhere in the watershed area.
I will have some waders on hand, for those who want to venture into the Creek, as long as it’s not iced over.
Bring nothing (except your enthusiasm!). We will provide gloves and equipment like trash bags, buckets, and some pickers. Dress warmly! Waterproof shoes are nice if going on the creek banks but on the trail areas it’s dry.

Virtual Chapter Meeting
2024-01-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:30
Chapter meeting is for anyone interested in helping the chapter and understanding how things work behind the scene.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/my/cisvphilly?pwd=[REDACTED]

Cookie-a-thon!
2023-12-08 17:45 - 2023-12-09 09:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 444 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA, 19046, United States
Don’t miss this long time favorite tradition!
When: Friday, December 8th, arrive 5:45 – 6:15 pm to Saturday 9th, 8:30 – 9 am

Where: Jenkintown Presbyterian Church, 444 York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Entrance is on Vista road. (Driving north on Old York rd, make your first right into Vista Rd right after the church.)
Join us for a heartwarming and fun-filled evening where kids will engage in baking delicious cookies to donate to a local charity, participate in thrilling activities, and enjoy a friendly white elephant gift exchange. Plus, there’s pizza!
RSVP
Highlights of the Night:
Bake for a cause: Whip up batches of yummy cookies for a charitable cause.
Fun Activities: Engage in a variety of exciting activities.
White Elephant Gift Exchange: Bring a small, quirky gift (around $10) and get ready for laughs and surprises.
Delicious Pizza Dinner: Complimentary pizza for all our junior bakers.
Sleepover Option Available!
Kids are welcome to stay overnight for a memorable sleepover experience. If they prefer not to, pickup time is between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM.
What to Bring:
$10 Donation: This covers pizza, baking supplies, and a contribution to our gracious hosts at the church.
Sleepover Essentials: If staying overnight, don’t forget your sleeping bag, mat, pillow, and blanket.
Let’s make this a night to remember while giving back to our community! Looking forward to seeing you there.

The kids will also need chaperones at their event. When you rsvp, please make sure you specify if you would like to attend the social or chaperone. Sabine’s home is a 4 min walk to the church so we can take turns chaperoning if everyone wants to attend the social.

RSVP

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Virtual open House
2023-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Virtual open House
2023-11-19 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

2024 program reveal and JB activity
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | 2809 Apple Valley Lane, 2809 Apple Valley Lane, Audubon, Pennsylvania, 19403
Family friendly event. Please bring a snack to share.
JB will lead an activity, and we will also reveal where our delegates will travel in 2024!
New and returning families will have the opportunity to get information on our different local and international programs.

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Virtual open House
2023-11-06 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

November 19th – 7pm EST
December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Virtual open House
2023-10-29 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

November 6th – 7pm EST
November 19th – 7pm EST
December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

CISV Philly Mini-Camp
2023-10-20 19:00 - 2023-10-22 11:00 | College Settlement, 600 Witmer Rd, Horsham, PA, 19044, United States
Our theme for the most exciting Junior Branch event of the year is Barbie!
Chapter Mini-camp is for any kids in 4th grade and older. Friends who are not yet CISV members are encouraged to join.
Mini-camp starts Friday October 20 at 7 pm (after dinner) and ends on Sunday October 22 at 11 am.
Registration cost includes 2 nights, 4 meals and a camp t-shirt (t-shirt if registered before October 1st).
REGISTER HERE!
COST:
$130 for kids new to the chapter
$130 for members who register before Sunday, October 1st AND have renewed their dues for 2023-24 (You can renew here)
$145 for others
PAYMENT:
Venmo: @CISV-Philly
Check: payable to “CISV Philadelphia”, send to our treasurer (Oksana Billington, 1295 N Providence Rd., Apt. C201, Media, PA 19063).

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Virtual open House
2023-10-15 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

October 29th – 7pm EST
November 6th – 7pm EST
November 19th – 7pm EST
December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

CISV Philadelphia Virtual Chapter Meeting
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00
All adults and JB board members are welcome to join.
This will be a one hour meeting held via Zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Open House
2023-10-01 19:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

October 9th – 7pm EST
October 29th – 7pm EST
November 6th – 7pm EST
November 19th – 7pm EST
December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST

Junior Branch Activity
2023-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 2809 Apple Valley Lane, 2809 Apple Valley Lane, Audubon, Pennsylvania, 19403
Come and see what CISV is all about, participating in a typical CISV activity led by our awesome JB board!
Anyone age 10 and up is welcome to attend. Bring your friends to introduce them to CISV!

Community Day at Rose Tree Park
2023-09-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, 19063, United States
We are thrilled to announce that CISV Philadelphia will be a part of this year’s Community Day at Rose Tree Park on Saturday September 23rd.
Stop by our booth to grab your raffle tickets for a chance to win some fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause. Your participation helps us make a difference in our community.
See you there!

CISV Philadelphia 101 - Open House
2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:00
CISV Philadelphia Zoom link here

We will hold regular CISV 101 Open House sessions in the coming months. These sessions are meant as introductions to CISV for new families, but everyone is welcome to attend. These sessions will be held virtually over zoom.

CISV Philadelphia 101 open house upcoming schedule:

October 1st – 7pm EST
October 9th – 7pm EST
October 29th – 7pm EST
November 6th – 7pm EST
November 19th – 7pm EST
December 3rd – 7pm EST
December 11th – 7pm EST
December 18th – 7pm EST
