Adult Leader Summer Camp Program
Information Regarding Fees and Estimated Program Costs

Fees and other program costs for the CISV Village Program are kept at a reasonable level because CISV is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Costs are divided into three categories: (1) Village Program Participation Fee, (2) Traveling Expenses, and (3) Incidentals. The Participation Fee covers the operation of the local Chapter as well as program administration and communications through the National and International Associations of CISV. Traveling expenses are estimated in order to provide a realistic overview of your financial obligation. Incidentals are for miscellaneous items. These cost estimates include all known major expenses associated with the program. (NOTE: Much of this detailed information on cost is more applicable for youth delegates, but is included here for your background information.)

1. Fees for the Village Leader Program are payable in full at the time of selection into the program (approximately March 2010). The non-refundable $10 application fee is submitted with the application. Participation Fees are non-refundable once you have been selected and have committed to participate.

   
   

   Application Fee	$10.00
   Village Program Fee for Leaders Includes: CISV T-shirt CISV Individual Membership Leadership Training (paid for you by delegation)	$75.00
   Total Fees	$85.00

   
   

2. Traveling Expenses include estimates of known costs for delegation preparation activities and travel. The leader's travel (airfare) cost is paid by the families of children in the delegation.




3. Honorarium International Village leaders will receive an honorarium of $500.




4. Incidentals are costs for miscellaneous items for which you will be responsible in preparation for the delegations travel. These costs are not included in the total estimate.

   
   

   • Physical Examination - A required CISV form will be provided for a medical examination to be performed by a physician after selection.

   
   

   • Spending Money - The amount of spending money sent with each youth delegate is determined by each delegation. The Chapter generally recommends that no more than $150 be sent. There will be a camp store selling stamps, cards and snacks as well as T-shirts. Usually a few sightseeing excursions and a shopping trip are planned for the Villagers.

   
   

   • Adequate Camp Clothing - Appropriate clothing will be suggested in pre-camp correspondence from each Village. New, expensive clothing is not recommended, as everyone tends to trade clothing items with their new friends from other countries. Villagers (and leaders) spend most of their time in the Village participating in games, sports and craft activities.

   
   

   • Gifts
     Host families: As part of the Village experience, leaders will have a brief home visit with a host families upon arrival in the host city. A $5 to $10 gift such as a book about the USA or Florida is a nice exchange gift. The host families will most likely have a small gift for their guests, also.

   
   

   • Passports and Visas - Those traveling to Villages in other countries most likely will be required to have a passport. Sometimes a visa is also required. Apply for a passport and visa, if applicable, as soon as you have been selected.

Payment Schedule

• The $10 application fee is due with your application.




• The balance of Program Fees - $75 - is due at the first orientation meeting, usually held in March, within a few weeks after selection.




Note: Your travel costs are paid by the families. In addition, you will receive an honorarium of $500