2012 Programs and Activity Calendar

2012 Programs and Activity Calendar

Following a successful 2011 program schedule CISV-Montreal proudly presents its 2012 program schedule listed below. Families with children in the respective age groups are encouraged to discuss the programme and its implication for the child and family. Our website can be consulted for a description of the programme and further information can be obtained through contacting the Montreal chapter through its e-mail address indicated on its website. In addition, it is important note that a mandatory mini-camp is scheduled for early February and another for late May 2012.

Village

Montreal has been invited to take part in two international villages in 2012 including Sao Paulo, Braziland Hordaland, Norway. Both Villages begin in late June and delegates return in late July.

The CISV Village provides children aged eleven to travel to an international destination for a period of twenty-eight days. A Village is comprised of twelve delegations of four delegates (two boys and two girls aged eleven) plus their trained adult leader from twelve countries in the world. A Village includes opportunities for the delegates to reside with families in the host city during two weekends, one upon arrival and another mid-way through the programme. The remainder of the time the delegates reside in a communal camp setting organised by a qualified staff and local support committee. Through the course of the month the delegates will be guided through a host of workshops and discussions that address a pertinent theme such as social justice, conflict resolution, peace, diversity, multiculturalism, and/or the environment. Delegates are also provided guided tours of local attractions to complete a dynamic and holistic cultural experience. 

Summer Camp

Montreal has been invited to take part in a Summer Camp in Koln, Germany. This three-week programme is designated for youth aged fourteen (two boys and two girls) who are accompanied by a qualified leader. Summer Camps are comprised of nine international delegations for a total of thirty delegates accompanied by their leader and hosted by the camp staff. The Summer Camp is scheduled between mid-July to mid-August.

The Summer Camp expands on many aspects of the Village but provides delegates a larger place in group activities and discussions. Delegations are invited to take a greater part in organising activities around specific themes of social justice, conflict resolution, peace, diversity, multiculturalism, and/or environment. The programme also permits delegates to have a one weekend home stay and guided tours of local attractions to complete a dynamic and holistic cultural experience. 

International Interchange

Montreal has been invited to take part in an international interchange with Denver, Colorado (U.S.A.).This four week programme is scheduled between late June and late July 2012. The delegation consists of up to seven youth ages twelve/thirteen (co-ed) to travel with a leader for a period of two week to Denver and another two weeks to host the visiting delegation here in Montreal. The programme provides a rich experience for youth to experience living with a family abroad for two weeks during which time group activities also take place. In return, Montreal families have the opportunity to host a Denver youth for two weeks while the delegates take part in a host of local group activities. The interchange programme blends a rich cultural and family experience with the philosophy of CISV that builds global friendships. 

Youth Meeting

Montreal has been invited to send one sixteen to eighteen year old delegate to Jacksonville, Florida (U.S.A.)to take part in this eight day youth meeting. The youth meeting permits youth an ever greater role in defining and discussing the challenges of their generation with in global community and within the philosophy and approach of CISV.

Seminar

Montreal has been invited to summit candidates toward taking part in CISV international seminar programme. This programme permits young adults from a global community to converge to discuss pertinent issues for their generation within of context of local, regional, and world issues. Emphasis of this programme is to engage young adults in active global citizenship.

Peace Bus

Following its successful 2011 inaugural year the Peace Bus provides youth ages fourteen to eighteen year old youth an opportunity to travel across Canada as a delegation. The delegates take part in a range of local activities and outings that provide a rich experience and understanding of Canada’s regional diversity and pertinent environmental, cultural or social issues. The eastbound programme begins in Victoria in June and travels across Canada for a period of thirty-six days before concluding in Halifax. The westbound programme begins in late July leaving from Halifax and arrives in Victoria in late August. Participants are invited to take part in sections of the trip or in whole.