A window on Step Up…
A camp-based program for 14 or 15-year-olds lasting 23 days
The first Step Up was held in 1985. 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 delegations come from nine countries and are comprised of four young people, 2 girls and 2 boys, who are accompanied by an adult leader. The camp is coordinated by adult staff.
What happens at a Step Up?
Taking part in Step Up gives you the amazing opportunity to learn about important issues that affect us all and how they are thought about and dealt with in different countries and cultures. You will think about how you will take your new knowledge and leadership skills and make active use of them in your school or community. Just as importantly, you will have fun and make new and lasting friendships.
Want to know approximate costs?
Because CISV is a non-profit, volunteer organization, program and administrative costs are reasonable compared to similar programs. Total participation costs vary according to the particular program and location. Costs paid directly to the chapter include, but are not limited to, program fees and chapter fees. Generally speaking, CISV program costs are comparable to those incurred when sending a child to a typical summer camp for three or four weeks. We have limited financial assistance available based on need. Costs vary from year to year, program to program, but the estimate below gives an approximate idea of what’s involved monetarily.
Step Up
APPROXIMATE TOTAL PROGRAM COST Step Up 14 $ 4378:
The estimated total costs include:
- Payable to CISV Atlanta:
- Program Fee (Step Up 14)– local, national, international (includes 2 years of Family membership) – $1878.20
- Extra costs to participate
- Airfare (est. $1400 step up 14)
- 1/4 of Adult Leader’s Airfare
- Spending Money ($250)
- Emergency Money (will be returned if no emergencies arise est. $500)
- Passport & Passport Photo if necessary
- Visa & Visa Photo if necessary
- Host Family Gifts, Staff Gifts, Items for Trading, Items for Goody Bags, National Night Booklets (est. $100)
Applying to be a Step Up Youth Delegate and need to find application material?
- Click here to Apply – must be age 14-15 between Jun 1 & Aug 31 of program year
PAYMENT INFO
What to do before Step Up?
- Get involved with the Junior Branch.
- Attend National Mini Camp in May – Memorial Day Weekend (optional).
- Meet with Village delegation at least four times (2 day & 2 overnight) to prepare.
What to do after Step Up?
- Get Step Up delegation together within one to two weeks of return.
- Attend Welcome Back Party in August.
- Attend Southern Regional Mini Camp
- Youth get involved in the Junior Branch.
- Parent(s) and Adult Leaders-Staff volunteer for a Board, Chair, or Committee position.