Columbus

Summer Travel 2023 Applications Open
2022-11-20 - 2023-01-14, 2022-12-20 - 2023-02-13 | PA
Applications are open for the 2023 travel year! They are all housed on our website under “Apply for a program!”

2024 Travel Program Reveal!
2023-11-12 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Junior Branch is hosting a gathering on Sunday, November 12th from 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Everyone of all ages is invited. We’ll present overviews of the CISV travel programs and share those we’ll be offering.
Bring a friend for entry into CISV merchandise raffle!
Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St., Bexley, OH 43209

October Board Meeting
2024-10-06 16:00 - 18:00 | PA
*Updated Location: Pete’s home

Fall Meeting
2024-11-10 | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Board meeting 3:00-4:30
Slide show and JB presentation (past travelers) 4:30-5:15
Dinner, questions, etc. 5:15-6:00

CISV info session on Sunday, Dec. 8
2024-12-08 15:00 - 16:00 | PA
Join us for a CISV Info Session on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 PM at Upper Arlington High School in the 1st Floor North Commons. This event is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about CISV and our exciting programs.

Seminar Camp Applications due!
2025-01-01 | PA
We have opened up our Seminar Camp Applications. The deadline to submit applications is Jan 1st. Applicants must submit the full application; application including essay, proof of age, chapter endorsement and 2 separate references. Repeat applicants should still submit a new application. Applications will not be accepted until they are complete and parents are not permitted to submit applications as this is an independent program. Seminar Camp Application Info Link

8 Hours of Peace
2025-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Electric Cooperative, 344 US-36, Piqua, OH, 45356, United States
Join Us for an Inspiring Day of Friendship and Action!
Kick off 2025 with us as we team up with the Midwest Ohio Chapter to practice peace and put words into action! This is your chance to experience the spirit of CISV and see what camp life is all about—right in our own backyard. Ride shares are available!
What to Expect:

Engaging Activities: Get a glimpse into the CISV experience with hands-on activities.
Meals Included: Enjoy both lunch and dinner with new friends.
Build Connections: Plenty of opportunities to make lasting friendships.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Community Room
510 E US Route 36, Piqua, OH 45356
Registration Fee: $25

Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—together!
Register Here

CISV Interview & Informational Meeting
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
When:
Sunday, January 26th – Times vary (see additional details)
Where:
Maryland Elementary School
2754 Maryland Ave, Bexley, OH 43209
Please use the Remington Road door.
Who:

Applicants and Parents
(At least one parent is asked to attend an informational meeting during the time your child is being interviewed.)
If your child is new to participating in a CISV program and was unable to attend the 8 Hours on Peace on January 20th, please arrive at 1:00 PM for activities with the Junior Branch.

Additional Details:

Interviews will last 20-25 minutes.
Please sign up for an interview slot using the following link: CISV Interview Sign-up

We look forward to seeing you there!

🌐☮️ Join CISV Columbus for our Bon Voyage!! ☮️🌐
2025-06-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Jeffrey Park Shelter House, 165 N. Parkview, Bexley, OH, 43209, United States
🎉 Dinner, dessert, and beverages will be provided! Tableware too — just bring your smiles and good vibes!
This cherished CISV Columbus tradition sends off our amazing delegates traveling to Village, Youth Meeting, Step Up, Fortnight, and our Junior Counselor! 🚀✈️🌍
We’re also combining this celebration with our Spring General Meeting, where we’ll share a recap of a vibrant year and elect new members to the local Adult Board.

🗳️ Local Adult Board Nominees:

Co-Presidents: Emily Alaudini & Pete Klingelhofer

Secretary: Kate Mosca

Treasurer: Evan Heiser

🌟 JB Board Congratulations!

Co-Local Junior Representatives (LJRs): Evan Alaudini & Ruthie Gravelle

Junior LJR: Declan Scheid

Secretary: Annmarie Carleton

Comms/Instagram: Cyrus Turner

Philanthropy: Wilson Klingelhofer

Member-at-Large: Neve McCutcheon

🎒✈️ Bon Voyage to Our Delegates!
🇩🇪 Village – Germany

Leader: Monty Parker

Delegates: Cecilia Dillon, Trevor Meyer

🇮🇹 Youth Meeting – Italy

Leader: Vanessa Vargo

Delegates: Elena Guarraci, Langston Matthews, Aanshi Mittal, Amiyah Williams

🇫🇷 Youth Meeting – France

Leader: Megan Fiscus

Delegates: Corina Cardillo-Heathcock, Zia Cardillo-Heathcock, Sam Gravelle, Theo Smith

🇦🇹 Step Up – Austria

Leader: Annie Terez

Delegates: Evan Alaudini, Ruby Dillon, Neve McCutcheon, Declan Scheid

🇺🇸 Fortnight – Portland, OR

Lily Howes

🇺🇸 Junior Counselor – Jacksonville, FL

Kai Tran

🎈 Let’s celebrate our travelers, connect as a community, and kick off an incredible CISV summer together! 🌞🌎🕊️

Fall Meeting 2025
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Bexley United Methodist Church, 2657 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States

The application deadline for CISV programs is January 10
2026-01-10 | PA
⏰ Application Deadline Approaching — January 10
The application deadline for CISV programs is January 10.
If your family is interested in participating in a 2026 CISV program, now is the time to act. Applications must be submitted in full by January 10 to be considered.
CISV programs offer young people the chance to build lifelong friendships, experience other cultures, and develop leadership skills through immersive international and local programs.
Do not wait until the last minute—applications require time, references, and careful completion.
Apply for a Program

8 Hours of Peace 2026
2026-01-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Electric Cooperative, 344 US-36, Piqua, OH, 45356, United States
In conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, join us for 8 Hours of Peace as we engage in fun activities that promote peace, understanding, and knowledge. All through a hands-on UNESCO-approved curriculum focused on diversity, human rights, conflict & resolution, and sustainable development.
Find out what our local, regional, national, and international peace education programming can look like.

Please join us for 8 Hours of Peace at Pioneer Electric Cooperative’s Community Room for a day of CISV activities. Bring your friends, or come and make new ones! Event is intended for and appropriate for youth ages 7-18 years old. New members and non-members always welcome!

Parents are welcome to stay, but event is intended as a drop-off scenario. All adult chaperones are CISV Child Safeguarding trained with complete background checks and a 1:6 child to adult ratio will be maintained all day. Lunch (11am), dinner (4pm), snacks, and beverages will be provided.

After registering, you can pay for 8 Hours of Peace here: 8 Hours of Peace payment
What to Expect:

Engaging Activities: Get a glimpse into the CISV experience with hands-on activities.
Meals Included: Enjoy both lunch and dinner with new friends.
Build Connections: Plenty of opportunities to make lasting friendships.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Electric Cooperative Community Room
510 E US Route 36, Piqua, OH 45356
Registration Fee: $25

Let’s make 2026 a year to remember—together!
Register Here

Vino and Volunteering 2026!
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | 2355 Sherwood Rd, 2355 Sherwood Rd, Columbus, OH, 43209, United States
Vino & Volunteering is CISV Columbus’s annual winter gathering that brings together friends, families, and supporters to prepare for our 2026 Village.
This is not just a social evening — it is where the Village begins to take shape. Guests will enjoy wine, light refreshments, and conversation while learning about the many volunteer roles that make it possible for international youth to come to Columbus for a four-week CISV experience.
A Junior Branch activity will take place at the same time and location, making this a family-friendly event.
During the evening, attendees can explore opportunities such as hosting, activity support, logistics, food service, safety teams, and other behind-the-scenes roles that cannot be filled with donations alone. These are the people who turn CISV values into real, lived experiences.
RSVP for both adults and Junior Branch participants is required by February 18.To receive the event location and confirm attendance, email cisvcolumbus@gmail.com.

Ohio Mini-Camp
2026-02-28 - 2026-03-01 | Schiewetz Leadership Training Center 6444 Frederick Pike Dayton, OH 45414, 6444 Frederick Pike, Dayton, OH, 45414, United States

Regional Mini-Camp Save the Date! April 10 @ 6:30 pm - April 12 @ 11:00 am
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg, PA, 15215, United States
Regional Mini-Camp Save the Date
April 10 – 12, 2026
Join the Midwest Region for our most anticipated event of the year! Regional mini-camp is a chance to experience a CISV camp in a weekend with chapters from across the Midwest- including Pittsburgh – Ohio, Michigan and Indiana chapters.
This year, it will be hosted by our Pittsburgh chapter at Camp Guyasuta.
Registration Coming Soon!
Registration Fee:

The registration fee covers 2 nights of lodging, 4 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast), and a camp t-shirt!!

Schedule:

Check-in is on Friday, April 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Pick-up is on Sunday at 11:00 am. PLEASE BE PROMPT

Chaperones

Chaperones attend for FREE! and are encouraged to come and watch their child learn about CISV.
Background and driver’s license checks will be needed.

JB scholarship application can be found here to cover up to 50% of the registration cost.

2026-04-10 18:30 - 2026-04-12 11:00 | Camp Guyasuta, 300 23rd Street, Sharpsburg, PA, 15215, United States
Join the Midwest Region for our most anticipated event of the year! Regional minicamp is a chance to experience a CISV camp in a weekend with chapters from across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic – including Pennsylvania – Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New York and Washington D.C. chapters.
This year, it will be hosted by our Pittsburgh chapter at Camp Guyasuta.

Here’s the registration link

Early Bird Registration (before March 20th): $125

The registration fee covers 2 nights of lodging, 4 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast), and a camp t-shirt!

Schedule:

Check-in is on Friday, April 10th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Pick-up is on Sunday at 11:00 am.

Chaperones are encouraged to come and watch their child learn about CISV and attend for FREE! Click here for the chaperone registration link.

***Chaperones***
Help make RMC possible by being a chaperone! CISV rules require one chaperone for every eight youth. Chaperoning is a very low-key way for adults to see what the kids actually do at CISV (and it’s super easy, because the JB board plans all the activities). Chaperones must be over 21 and have background checks on file with their chapter.

Background and driver’s license checks will be needed.
Chaperones are encouraged to come and watch their child learn about CISV and attend for FREE!
Click here for the chaperone registration link.

JB scholarship application can be found here to cover up to 50% of the registration cost.
