Conversations for Change – October

Last year's Conversations for Change series was a great success and we look forward to continuing the conversations this year. The first for this CISV year will take place from 4pm-5pm via Zoom This event is open to both adults and kids and is part of an ongoing series of conversations exploring racism, personal beliefs/biases,…

A Virtual Fiesta!

  Brandywine Valley CISV Fall Fundraising Party Plan to join us for a fast-paced hour of entertainment and fun. We are looking forward to gathering with friends and family to celebrate BV CISV's chapter's continued ability to work toward a more just and peaceful world, even in these challenging times. We are also excited to…

Conversations for Change – December

  In October, we held our first Conversations for Change, and we look forward to continuing the conversations this December. The December conversation will take place from 4pm-5pm via Zoom 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,…

Virtual Bingo Night

CISV BV is having a fun, family-inclusive, Virtual Bingo Night with lots of great CISV prize options! RSVP above for yourself and any friends or family members who will also be playing. WHEN: February 25th @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Register by February 24th. WHERE: Zoom (we will send a link to your e-mail…

Under the Sea Mini Camp

    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…

Earth Day Sidewalk Chalk Event

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…

Conversations for Change (May 2022)

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…

Journey to Space at this year’s RMC

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 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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