Portland

CISV Portland Spring Mini-Camp
2024-05-17 17:00 - 2024-05-19 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Camp Lacamas
Join us for our Spring 2024 Junior Branch (JB) mini-camp!
Registration is open to youth ages 10-17 from CISV Portland chapter families. Not yet a member? Join our chapter today – Contact portland@cisvusa.org!

Location: Camp Lacamas, 2025 NE Goodwin Rd, Camas, WA 98607
Date/Time: Friday, May 17th from 5pm to Sunday, May 19th at 1pm (6 meals included). Please plan to have your child attend for the entire duration of the program.
Registration Fee: $100 for your first child, $90 for each additional child from the same family to be paid via CISV Portland Square site at THIS LINK. Scholarships may be available. Please email portland@cisvusa.org.

Deadline to register is May 1, 2024

PLEASE FILL IN THIS FORM FOR EACH CHILD WHO IS ATTENDING.

Note: **We will also need chapter volunteers 25+ to help as car pool drivers, and 21+ to be day/night chaperones, and kitchen crew.There is no fee for volunteer chaperones and kitchen crew who will remain onsite for the program. Background check/driving check required if you have not already completed one in 2022 or 2023. If you are interested in helping out, please contact portland@cisvusa.org **

A pre-camp with program information will be sent in early May.

Spring Biergarten Fundraiser!
2024-06-01 18:00 - 22:30
Friends of CISV Portland – Bring a friend or 5 (21+) and join us at a German biergarten fundraiser as we raise money for CISV Portland’s hosting fund to help us host an international Youth Meeting for 12-13 year olds from 8 different countries in 2025.

Leave the kids at home and join us for sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, 5+ kinds of mustard, potato everything, and of course bier (wine and zero proof drinks too!)! CISV will get 100% of all money raised, and you get to have giddy glockenspiel bratwurst fueled fun. Evite with full details coming soon, so for now save the date!

CISV Portland Bon Voyage Chapter Picnic
2024-06-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Sellwood Park, SE 7th Avenue and Miller Street, Portland, OR, 97202, United States
Stay tuned for more details!

CISV Western Region Mini-Camp in Portland
2024-08-30 17:00 - 2024-09-02 10:00
CISV Western Region Mini-Camp
CISV Portland is excited to welcome you to Oregon for the 2024 Western Region Mini-Camp !
Registration is open to youth ages 10-17 from families who are dues paying members of either CISV Portland, CISV San Francisco, CISV Southern California, CISV Rocky Mountain Denver, CISV Dallas-Fort Worth, and CISV Austin/San Antonio.
Not a member? Join your local chapter today.
Location: A beautiful wooded campsite, located 45-mins south of Portland, Oregon.

Date/Time: Friday, August 30th from 5pm to Monday, September 2nd at 10am (8 meals included) Please plan to have your child attend for the entire duration of the program.

Registration Fee: $250 for your first child, $225 for each additional child from the same family. If you can also cover the credit card fees, that would be appreciated. Scholarships may be available – please email portland@cisvusa.org for more information. Deadline to register is AUGUST 1, 2024.

REGISTER NOW

CISV Portland Welcome Back Event
2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | TaborSpace – Dining Room
CISV Portland’s Welcome Back Event

Bring a snack or some non-alcoholic drinks to share and join CISV Portland families to welcome back our traveling delegates and find out more about our 2024-2025 event calendar!
This event is open to all CISV Portland chapter families and friends! Know someone who is interested in our programs for summer 2025? Bring them with you for a first glimpse of CISV fun.

CISV Portland Fall Fundraiser
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | SE Portland
German Biergarten Fundraiser
Bring a friend or 5 (21+) and join us at a German biergarten fundraiser as we raise money for CISV Portland’s hosting fund to help us host an international Youth Meeting for 12-13 year olds from 8 different countries in 2025.
Leave the kids at home and join us for sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, 5+ kinds of mustard, potato everything, and of course bier (wine and zero proof drinks too!)! CISV will get 100% of all money raised, and you get to have giddy glockenspiel bratwurst fueled fun. Registration with full details coming soon, so for now save the date!

2025 CISV Program Reveal Event and Information Session
2024-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 | TaborSpace – Dining Room
Monday, October 28, 7:00-8:30pm, Taborspace Dining Room
Bring the whole family and any CISV-curious friends and join us for our 2025 program reveal event and information session.
Find out where in the world CISV Portland will be sending our youth next year to build global friendship. You’ll also get to learn more about the international camp that we will be hosting in PDX! Our reveal event will roll right into our very first program information session, so you’ll be able to find out everything you need to know about applying for your child to experience the magic of CISV.
To ensure we get the right mix of programs, please complete this survey to let us know your preferences for next summer: https://forms.gle/tyhq8uQpBLJnt9rj9

2025 CISV Program Infosession #2 - VIRTUAL
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Wednesday, November 13th, 7-8pm – Zoom
Bring the whole family and any CISV-curious friends and join us for an information session about our 2025 programs.
Want to learn more about our 2025 programs? Attend one of our Program Infosessions! You’ll be able to find out everything you need to know about applying for your child to experience the magic of CISV. Youth are welcome to attend this event as well!

At this session we will answer questions like: What is CISV? What do kids do at these programs? How much does this cost? Where will my child be staying? How do I apply? And more…

We will cover:

CISV Basics – history, mission, values
Peace Education – our hands on educational model
Program Overview – in general, plus our 2023 invitations
The application process (applications coming soon!)
Child Safety and COVID protocols
Key dates, local activities and volunteering for CISV

Zoom Info
Topic: CISV Portland Summer 2025 Program Information Session
Time: Nov 13, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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2025 CISV Program Info Session #3
2024-11-17 14:30 - 15:30 | TaborSpace – Dining Room
Sunday, November 17, 2:30-3:30pm, Taborspace
Bring the whole family and any CISV-curious friends and join us for an information session about our 2025 programs.
Want to learn more about our 2025 programs? Attend one of our Program Infosessions! You’ll be able to find out everything you need to know about applying for your child to experience the magic of CISV. Youth are welcome to attend this event as well!

At this session we will answer questions like: What is CISV? What do kids do at these programs? How much does this cost? Where will my child be staying? How do I apply? And more…

We’ll cover:

CISV Basics – history, mission, values
Peace Education – our hands on educational model
Program Overview – in general, plus our 2023 invitations
The application process (applications coming soon!)
Child Safety and COVID protocols
Key dates, local activities and volunteering for CISV

Split the Pot Virtual Fundraiser
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-20
Help Support our Hosting Fund
Friday, December 6 – Friday, December 20

THIS IS THE SEASON OF PEACE, SO GIVE A GIFT THAT CAN ACTUALLY HELP MAKE PEACE AND GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP A REALITY.
Help us raise $6,000 by the end of the year to fund all of our programs and to host an international Youth Meeting for 12-13 year olds from 8 different countries in 2025.

The Important Details

Buy tickets for $50 each from Friday December 6-Friday December 20th to support our CISV Chapter. Tell all your friends!
We are capping ticket sales at 200, so every ticket has at least 1 in 200 chance of winning
Draw Date: Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Winners will be notified and announced by email. Cash prize to be paid out by December 31st, 2024.

GRAND PRIZE – Split the Pot! You’ll get up to 25% of funds raised (to a max of $2500).

Click here to buy: https://cisv-portland.square.site/
Tickets $50 (payment by credit card). If you prefer to buy raffle tickets by check, please email portland@cisvusa.org

Did you know that if every family in CISV Portland sold 3 tickets to their family and friends and raised $150, we would MEET OUR TARGET?!?!? It’s only 3 tickets! You can do this!!!

Available until Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

Thank you for supporting CISV Portland and our vision for a more just and peaceful world.

JB Ornament Decoration Party
2024-12-14 14:00 - 17:00
Join our JB for a festive ornament decorating party! We’ll make ornaments and do other fun activities with lots of of arts and crafts materials. Bring your selves and your creativity!
Register below and contact jb-portland@cisvusa.org for location and more details.

2025 Program applications due!
2025-01-15
All 2025 Program applications are due on January 15, 2025! Stay tuned for more information about programs, applications, deadlines, etc.

Program Application Day and JB Activities
2025-02-02 13:00 - 17:00 | MJ Murdock Charitable Trust Building, 655 W. Columbia Way, Suite 700, Vancouver, WA, 98660, United States
Join us for JB Activities at our Program Application Day
All CISV Portland kids ages 9+ are welcome at the Application Event on Sunday, February 2nd from 1:00pm-5:00pm at the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust Building in Vancouver, Washington. The afternoon will be filled with activities planned by JB leadership, and is mandatory for anyone applying for summer 2025 programs. Snacks will be provided though please send your child with a water bottle.

Schedule
1:00pm-1:15pm – Welcome and Sign-in
1:15pm-1:45pm – Name Games and Icebreakers
1:45pm-3:00pm – Activities and Games
3:00pm-3:15pm – Snack Break
3:15pm-4:45pm – Activities and Games
4:45pm-5:00pm – Wrap-Up and Goodbye

Directions
The event will be held at MJ Murdock Charitable Trust, 655 W. Columbia Way, Suite 700, Vancouver, WA 98660
Parking: You are welcome to park on the street or in the above-ground parking garage northwest of The Murdock building at 700 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660 for $2.50/hr.
Entering the building: The lobby doors are open to the public. A greeter will meet you in the lobby to direct you to the office. Please call or text Sebastian at 971-242-9799 if you need assistance.

CISV Portland Spring Mini-Camp
2025-03-14 17:00 - 2025-03-16 11:00 | Molalla Retreat, 36208 South Molalla Forest Road, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Register for Spring Mini-Camp now through February 15!
Join us for our Spring 2025 Junior Branch (JB) mini-camp! Registration is open to youth ages 10-17 from CISV Portland chapter families.*

Deadline to register is February 15th, 2025
Please fill in THIS FORM for each child who is attending.

Location: Molalla Retreat, 36208 S Molalla Forest Rd, Molalla, OR 97038
Date/Time: Friday, March 14th from 5pm to Sunday, March 16th at 11am (5 meals + snacks included). Please plan to have your child attend for the entire duration of the program.
Registration Fee: $120 per child to be paid via CISV Portland Square site at THIS LINK. Deadline to register is February 15, 2025

Scholarships may be available – please email portland@cisvusa.org.

A pre-camp with program information will be sent in early March.

*You must have an active CISV Portland membership for your child to participate. Renew your membership now >

Register Here >

NOTE: We will also need chapter volunteers 25+ to help as car pool drivers, and 21+ to be day/night chaperones, and kitchen crew. There is no fee for volunteer chaperones and kitchen crew who will remain onsite for the program. Background check/driving check required if you have not already completed one in 2024.

Project Lemonade Mosaic
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Come volunteer with us to help foster youth in our community!
Project Lemonade Mosaic
Date: April 5th, 11-1 pm
Location: 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232
Age Requirement: 5th grade and above
Number of Spots Available: 10

What is Project Lemonade?
https://www.projectlemonadepdx.org/
Their Mission Statement: We inspire self-esteem to help youth in foster care thrive.
Since 2012, Project Lemonade has provided high-quality services to meet the needs of the foster youth community. Our programming now includes the flagship Project Lemonade Store, internships, programs for teens aging out of care, and funding opportunities that allow youth to pursue their dreams.

What will CISV volunteers do?
Make self-care kits for foster youth, as well as work in the Project Lemonade store and help on other projects as needed. It’s going to be a great time!

IMPORTANT NOTE

We are asking that everyone who participates in this event bring a few things to donate to the foster youth. You can either buy products on Project Lemonade’s in-kind wish list or bring some of the items below to the event itself.
Requested items include:
Pimple Patches, Face scrubber, Black face scrubber, Face masks, Aveeno Exfoliating Scrub, Cetaphil Cleanser, Beard Oil, Sunscreen, Hair Styling Gel, Body Wash, Hand Cream, Shaving Kit, Cooling Face Mist, Hydrating Lip Balm
Even if you can’t attend the event, you can still make a donation to Project Lemonade!

Register Now or sign up to make a donation

Bon Voyage Picnic & General Meeting
2025-06-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Penninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR, 97217, United States
Mark your calendars for our annual Bon Voyage Picnic and General Meeting!
Sunday June 8 | 12pm – 2pm | Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way
Join us on June 8 to send our traveling delegations off in style and help us take care of some official business. We will elect chapter officers for the next year, as well as hear the President’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, and Volunteer Update.

Who: All chapter families (not just those traveling this summer!) – we hope to see you all there.
Where: 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217, Picnic Area B
What to bring: CISV Portland will have coolers with ice, tablecloths, cutlery, plates, napkins, and cups. Please plan to bring the following:

If your surname ends with A-G, please bring a main dish to share

If your surname ends with H-P, please bring a dessert AND non-alcoholic beverages for 6-8 people (cans or 1 large bottle) to share

If your surname ends with Q-Z, please bring a side dish/appetizer

We're hosting a Youth Meeting AND Fortnight
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-27
Help us host two amazing programs at the same time!
See below or email danamolinari@gmail.com to learn more about how you can get involved.

The requests for homestays are already rolling in…and whether you’re near or far, we welcome all contributions as we welcome the country and world to Portland later this summer. Our camps will run from July 13 – July 27 and we need volunteers for the following committees:

Food Planning and Prep: What food do we need to buy and how much should we get?! Help us figure out how to feed these kids!

Hospitality and Excursions: Help us plan Leaders’ night out, day trips, and more

Set Up/Tear Down: Help us load in July 13th and load out July 27th

Laundry/Bedding: Collect the needed items, and coordinate a team of families to get the clothes clean!

Transportation and Hosting: organize airport drivers and families to host our out of town guests for a night or 2

Medical and Emergency Planning: Help us make an evacuation plan, first aid kit, and more

Please reach out to danamolinari@gmail.com to learn more or indicate which committee you’d like to join!

Western Region Mini-Camp - Austin, TX
2025-08-29 15:00 - 2025-09-01 11:00
Travel deep in the heart of Texas to join fellow JBers from around the Western US for the annual WRMC. This is open to any youth ages 11+ (as well chaperones 21+). Represent CISV Portland while having a little barbecue along the way!
We’re looking for both participants AND chaperones for this event!
Dates: August 29 – September 1, 2025
Location: Austin, TX
Registration Fee: $350 for participants. Chaperones and JBers involved in Planning/leading are free.
Flight info: Flights must arrive by 3:00 pm on Friday 8/29 (camp starts at 5pm). Departure flights must leave after 10am on Monday 9/1. We’ll be out of the camp site completely by 11:00 AM.
Register Now

First Annual CISV Portland Family Camping Trip
2025-09-19 17:00 - 2025-09-21 11:00
Join us for a memory-making weekend of camping, boating, and just immersing yourself in nature with other CISV families and friends at idyllic Timothy Lake. This camping trip is open to all CISV families and friends, but space is limited. Email portland@cisvusa.org to reserve your spot. Please include the number of people in your group. Cost: $25 per night, per family.

Program Reveal and 2026 Info Session (in person)
2025-11-02 18:00 - 20:30 | TaborSpace – Dining Room
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

We have two info Session options:

In-Person Info Session + Program Reveal
Sunday November 2, 6pm, Tabor Space, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7:00 pm, Zoom (link to follow registration)

Register Now

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Virtual Info Session for 2026 Programs
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

Virtual Info Session
Wednesday, Nov 5th at 7:00 pm, Zoom (link to follow registration)

Register Now

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Fall Family Mini Camp
2025-11-14 17:00 - 2025-11-16 12:00 | Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, 17051 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
Save the Date for Fall Family Mini Camp

November 14-16, 2025 | Camp Wa-Ri-Ki, Washougal, WA | Youth (10+) & adults!

Ever been curious about what amazing things happen at a CISV camp? Well, now’s your chance to take part in the activities, the discussions, and the fun just like the youth do. Youth and adults will participate together in our annual fall mini-camp at Camp Wa-Ri-Ki for a weekend of CISV immersion! The Chapter Board of Directors will also be meeting to plan for the upcoming year, so please come and join us and share your ideas.
Cost for the weekend is $120 per youth and $50 per adult.
Register Now!
Space is limited! Registration closes Friday November 7.

Virtual Info Session for 2026 Programs
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
We hope you can join us for our 2026 Program Reveal Event and Info Sessions! We’ll let you know where we’ll be traveling this summer and give you important information about applications, eligibility, CISV in general, how all of the programs work, and more!

Virtual Info Session
Monday December 1, 7-8:30pm
Google meet info to follow registreation

Register Now

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Summer 2026 Program Applications are Due!
2026-01-18 23:59 | Zoom
The countdown is on – summer 2026 program applications are due in less than two weeks! (If you need a reminder, we’re sending delegates to some *amazing* programs…)
Apply Now

Virtual Info Session about Moda Center Fundraising
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
CISV Portland has an incredible opportunity to volunteer at the Rose Quarter/Moda Center selling concessions for events. This has the possibility to be a game-changer (pun intended) for our chapter’s hosting fund.

To make this successful, we need a pool of at least approximately 20 volunteers to commit to:

Participating in training session at the Moda Center (date/time TBD)
Obtaining food handler’s card (ages16+) and OLCC alcohol service permit (ages 18+) (CISV Portland will reimburse you)
Purchasing specific food service attire (CISV Portland will reimburse)
Commit to volunteering at one event every 1-3 months (dependent on total number of volunteers in the pool). Volunteer commitment at each event lasts 5-7 hours.

Anyone 16 or older can participate, however, there has to be at minimum a 2:1 ratio between adults and youth because 16-17 year olds are limited in what they can do at the concession stand.

There will be a virtual information session on Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 pm to explain more about the program and what’s involved, including getting the permit/card, the attire, and the training.

Register Now

Please read the Moda 2025-2026 Guidebook to get a complete picture of what volunteering looks like.

You may complete the below sign-up for all people in your family that are interested (i.e. one sign-up per family)

Thank you all for your interest and commitment for growing our chapter!

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Program Introduction Mini-Camp
2026-01-31 18:00 - 2026-02-01 14:30 | Vancouver, WA, vancouver, WA, United States
Join us for an overnight camp for current Junior Branch members and for those applying for 2026 summer programs. Reconnect with your CISV friends and meet new ones in this one-night camp.
This weekend is mandatory for all applicants for summer 2026 programs.
Interviews for delegate applicants and their parents will also be conducted during the camp.

Details
Dates: Saturday, January 31, 6:00 pm to Sunday, February 1, 2:30 pm
Location: Vancouver, WA (exact location given upon registration)
Fee

2026 Program Applicants: Fee is waived because it is included in the application fee.
Junior Branch Members (All non-applicant youth 9-17): $30. Free cancellation until January 29th at 5:00 pm. No refunds given within 48 hours of the camp start.

To Register

1. Fill out the registration form >
2. Pay registration fee (only applies to youth who are not applying for a 2026 program) >

Show your CISV Love: 2026 Membership Drive
2026-02-14
Show your love of friendship, your passion for peace, your endearment for life-changing experiences. Join the thousands of others around the globe that share in the belief that peace is possible. Your CISV Portland 2026 membership directly supports our annual calendar of events including costs to put on activities, program insurance, and more.
Membership fees:

Family: $100/year
Individual: $50/year

(If your child is applying to a program this year, your $100 application fee counts as your annual membership.)
You must be a dues-paying member of CISV Portland to participate in both our JB and chapter activities, including international and domestic camps.
Sign Up for Membership
Your dues are due by February 14, 2026!

🌯 Burritos for a Cause: JB Meeting + Chipotle Fundraiser
2026-03-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Chipotle, 704 NE Weidler St, Portland, OR, OR, United States
Join us to connect, eat, and give back!
This March, we’re hosting a JB meeting and fundraiser that dreams are made of:

Hang with your CISV friends and do JB business
Eat at Chipotle (see flier for details)
25% of everything we spend will go towards CISV Portland’s fundraising goals!

So mark your calendar, bring your friends, and make sure you’re hungry for *lots* of delicious food.

Mosaic Program with Project Lemonade
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232, 1008 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Project Lemonade helps youth in foster care thrive through programs including the Project Lemonade store, internships, programs for teens aging out of care, and funding opportunities to help youth pursue their dreams.
What will CISV volunteers do?
We’ll be making homemade blankets, self-care kits for foster youth, working in the Project Lemonade store, and helping with other projects as needed. It’s going to be a great time! We have limited spots for this volunteer date so we will be filling the 10 places first-come, first-served. This program is for youth ages 13+
We are asking that everyone bring a few things to donate to the foster youth. You can buy products on Project Lemonade’s in-kind wish list or bring some of the requested items to the event. More info to come soon!
Sign Up

CISV Portland in Seattle Meetup
2026-03-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Central Seattle, Seattle, WA, 98112, United States
We’re hosting a meet up for our friends up north to connect about all things CISV. We’ll meet Seattle-area CISV alums and people interested in CISV, chat about about CISV Portland (Seattle’s closest chapter), and generally share in the CISV spirit. Do you know any past, present, or future CISVers in Seattle? If so, spread the word!
Contact Julia Bonnheim at julia.bonnheim@gmail.com for event details.
