Program Invitations

Welcome to the 2026 program opportunities page for the Michigan City Lakeshore chapter. Please take a moment to review available camp options. Once you make your decision please click on the camp link and fill out the form so we can get the process rolling! Thank you for your interest in our chapter! It’s a fun place to be.

Apply for a program here:
https://michcity-lakeshore.cisvusa.org/invitation-list/apply-for-a-program/

Reference form can be found here:
https://michcity-lakeshore.cisvusa.org/invitation-list/2026-youth-delegate-reference-form/

Village Duration: 23-28 days Ages: 11 CISV Villages inspire eleven-year-old children to imagine a more just and peaceful world. The children come together from many different countries to take part in a variety of educational, cultural and fun activities. Village is only for youth aged 11.
Village Availability: Open	Location: Bacolod, Philippines Dates: Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026 Eligibility: Sep 01, 2014 - Aug 21, 2015	Cost: $2,035.00
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Youth Meeting Duration: 8 or 15 days Ages: 12-13 Youth Meetings bring small groups of young people of similar ages together from different countries within a region. Generally, eight country delegations consisting of 4 youth and a leader attend. Join a Youth Meeting and explore aspects of a theme that affects us all!
Youth Meeting Availability: Open	Location: Cortina, Italy Dates: Jun 25, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026 Eligibility: Sep 01, 2012 - Aug 31, 2014	Cost: $1,725.00
Youth Meeting Availability: Open	Location: North East, Great Britain Dates: Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 09, 2026 Eligibility: Sep 01, 2012 - Aug 31, 2014	Cost: $1,725.00
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Step Up Duration: 23 days Ages: 14-or-15 CISV's Step Up program encourages young people to take a leading role in planning and organizing activities. The participants and their adult leaders use CISV's peace education to guide the theme of the camp around which they plan activities, such as identity, democracy, or environmental protection.
Step Up Availability: Open	Location: Austin, Texas Dates: Jun 27, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026 Eligibility: Sep 01, 2011 - Aug 31, 2012	Cost: $1,910.00
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Fortnight (USA only) Duration: 15 days Ages: 16-17 Fortnight is an engaging two-week domestic summer program that is affordable and a whole bunch of fun. In addition to content that will explore many new topics, such as what it means to be a U.S. citizen, cultural awareness, and American cultural history and diversity, the camp will also focus on community service.
Fortnight Availability: Open	Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee Dates: Jun 17, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 Eligibility: Sep 01, 2008 - Aug 31, 2010	Cost: $2,075.00
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Junior Counselor Duration: 28 days Ages: 16-17 In a Village, the Junior Counselors (JCs) are an important part of the leaders’ group and contribute to the planning and operation of the camp’s daily activities. The JCs serve as the bridge between the delegates and the adults.
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Seminar Camp Duration: 21 days Ages: 16-17 This personally challenging, intensive program for older teens is coordinated by the 24 - 30 participants themselves. With the supervision and assistance of international adult staff, the participants develop their own agenda and explore global issues based on their backgrounds and interests, through activities and in-depth discussions. CISV USA handles all applications and assigns placements. Applications are submitted by January 1 directly to CISV USA, but anyone who is interested in applying for this should contact their local chapter first. To apply for this program, visit https://cisvusa.org/apply/. Delegates must be 16 or 17 for the full length of the program.
Seminar Camp Availability: Open	Location: Various Dates: - Eligibility: Jun 01, 2008 - Aug 01, 2010	Cost: $2,100.00
No invitations are available for this program this year.
Mosaic Camps (USA Only) Duration: Varies Ages: Varies Several chapters, but not all, offer local camp programs as a part of the CISV Mosaic program, where we have the opportunity to connect with various neighbor communities and like-minded organizations to share the educational concepts of CISV. These camps have different durations, themes and target age groups based on the segment of the community that the chapter chooses to serve. The camps can be day camps or residential camps. See the specific invitation for details.
No invitations are available for this program this year.