CISV in Motion – Save the Date!

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…

Game Night

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…

BV Monthly Meetings – November

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.…

“I Am Eleven” Screening

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…

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Holiday Social and Information Session

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…

Selection Interviews

  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

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…

Moving Mountains Regional Mini Camp

  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…

BV Monthly Meetings – May

As we move into the travel season, we  hope you will join us for our last traditional chapter meeting of the CISV 2022/23 year. 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…

BV Monthly Meetings – September

VENUE CHANGE: our Sept. 14th meeting has been moved from Fugett to East High School. For this meeting only,  all JB and Adults will first convene in the cafeteria at East; JB will remain in cafeteria and the adult board will move over to Classroom 112. The rest of upcoming meetings remain at Fugett.  Spread…

BV Monthly Meetings – October

Spread the news and mark your calendars. Join us for our monthly Junior Branch Meeting, ages 10+ and up, and Adult Member Meetings. Everyone will be masked for all events (indoor or outdoors), and we will be doing COVID screenings. Adults meet in room 102 while JBers participate in activities and debriefs in the cafeteria.…

CISV 101: informational session 1

BRING YOUR FAMILY to a CISV 101 session to learn about CISV, a worldwide, nonreligious, nonpolitical, nonprofit organization that enables participants age 10+ to build global friendship through local chapter meetings and international and domestic camps. Youth and adults from CISV Brandywine Valley will talk about CISV’s educational goals, international programs, and local activities. They…