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Interchange - 12-15 year olds Interchange is a family-centered, international exchange that usually involves a one month visit over two consecutive summers. During the first summer, a delegation of ten young people (five boys and five girls) and an adult leader visit partners of the same age, sex and general interests in another country. For the following summer, the delegation becomes hosts to its partners for another four-week visit. In some instances, an entire Interchange is completed in one summer, with consecutive three-week visits to each country. This program encourages a deeper understanding of another culture by enabling young people to live as family members. Group activities involving all participants are also a vital component of Interchange. Although it offers a very different approach from a camp model, Interchange is based on the same educational principles. The family plays a vital role in the Interchange Program. Each participant lives in the host partner's house which allows the participant to become a member of the family. This program enables not only the participants, but the entire family, to form lasting friendships and learn about different ways of life, social structures and cultures. Delegations experience typical family life and also meet for group activities throughout the month.
Interchanges can be for age groups 12-13, 13-14 or 14-15.
Duration: 2 to 4 weeks for each of the 2 phases of the Interchange. Interchanges take place over 1 of 2 years. Available Programs Click here to check availability of programs for which to apply.
Application Forms Click here for application forms.
Check(s) made out to: CISV Atlanta Mail all forms to: CISV Atlanta, PO Box 145, Scottdale, GA 30079
Required Meetings ONE OF THESE: Sun 11/12/06 - Parent Program Info Session / Junior Branch Activity at 4:00 p.m. Oak Grove Elementary, 1857 Oak Grove Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
Sat 01/13/07 - Parent Program Info Session / Junior Branch Activity from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Oak Grove Elementary, 1857 Oak Grove Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
ALL OF THESE: Fri 01/26/07 to Sat 01/27/07 - Selection Play Days Overnighter 7:00 p.m. Fri until 10:00 a.m. Sat Columbia Presbyterian Church’s Hazelwood Room, 711 S. Columbia, Decatur, GA 30030
Sun 02/11/07 - Program Paperwork at 3:00 p.m. / General Membership Meeting at 4:00 p.m. Oak Grove Elementary, 1857 Oak Grove Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345
Sun 06/03/07 - Third Anniversary / Farewell Party at 4:00 p.m.
Sun 08/26/07 - Welcome Back Party at 4:00 p.m.
Optional Opportunities Sat 12/30/06 to Mon 01/01/07 - New Years Mini Camp 1:00 p.m. Sat until 1:00 p.m. Mon Emory University’s Clairemont Campus Tower Penthouse
Fri 02/23/07 to Sun 02/25/07 - Gulf Coast Relief Weekend IV 3:30 p.m. Fri leave, Sun morning return Biloxi/Gulfport, MS area / CISV Gulf Coast Chapter area
In recent years, Atlanta has sent delegations to Interchanges in: |