Calling all JBers! Chapter Mini Camp "Under the Sea" is happening this year! Join us at Unitarian Congregation of West Chester on April 2nd from 9am to 5pm for a day full of CISV activities, energizers, and fun! Each participant should bring a lunch, a water bottle and a snack to share. Cost…
Brandywine Valley CISV is participating in a Sidewalk Chalk Event sponsored by the West Chester Green Team and West Chester University. This event is to raise awareness about Earth Day and sustainability efforts in general. This is a great event to meet people and talk to them about CISV! The whole day is 9 am…
Please join us for the next meeting of our Conversations for Change series. (Participation in previous meetings is not a requirement!) This event is open to both adults and kids and is part of an ongoing series of conversations exploring racism, personal beliefs/biases, racial identity, history, and racial justice. We really hope you can join…
The 2022 Mid-Atlantic Regional Mini Camp is back! Unfortunately, registration is closed Spring is RMC season! The last two years have been tough, and we are excited to return to doing in-person CISV stuff with our friends from other chapters! WHO? Five CISV chapters: Brandywine Valley (host), New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh WHAT?…
CISV National will hold its annual National Board Meeting (NBM), the National Youth Board Meeting (NYBM), and the CISV In Motion Conference from October 14th to the 16th in Pittsburg, PA. The NYBM has a maximum of ten youth participants per chapter. The Brandywine Valley Junior Branch by-laws specify that the JB president and JB vice-president…
Be part of the JB Games Night! For all-ages! WHEN: October 21st, 6:30-9;30 pm WHERE: Chapter member’s home in Devon, PA WHAT TO EXPECT: At this all-ages event, JBers will play various boardgames and party games while adults socialize. Wear your pajamas and bring a dessert or appetizer to share (please indicate if it is vegetarian…
Spread the news and mark your calendars. Join us for our monthly Junior Branch Meeting, ages 10+ and up, and Adult Member Meetings. Adults meet in room 102 while JBers participate in activities and debriefs in the cafeteria. Meetings typically take place the first Thursday of each month during the school year, except for December.…
Do you remember when you were eleven years old? Do you wonder what it's like to be a kid in other parts of the world? Our flagship program, Village, is for 11-year-olds; thus it was only natural for us to hold a screening for I Am Eleven documentary that focuses on that age group. Bring…
Join friends new and old for BV's Holiday Social and Information Session. Learn more about CISV and our travel programs and meet several current chapter members, who will be happy to answer any questions you have! This casual event is for both kids and adults; refreshments will be provided. *Please register above to get the…
All applicants for our 2023 travel programs meet with our selection committee. Parents/guardians meet with members of the adult board during that interview process. Interviews typically last about 30 minutes. If you are selected for a program after your interview, you will be contacted directly. Times and exact location in Exton, PA, TBD
SIGNING PARTY FOR 2023 DELEGATES AND LEADERS Delegates, their families, and leaders gather to meet each other, share some snacks, and go over important information (and paperwork) for 2023 travel programs. Bring a dessert or appetizer to share (please indicate if it is vegetarian and if it contains gluten, nuts, soy, or dairy), and help…
Join Brandywine Valley, DC, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh chapters for Moving Mountains Regional Mini Camp. Regional Mini Camp (RMC) is a weekend-long camp that allows the Mid-Atlantic chapters: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Brandywine Valley, and District Of Columbia, to meet and have a good time. Over the weekend, participants will take part in educational activities planned by…