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Interchange

Interchange is a family-centered, two–phased group exchange between two international CISV Chapters where youth delegates and an adult leader travel and home stay with partners of the same age, gender and general interests. The delegation and their families then reciprocate, becoming hosts to its partners. Delegations may consist of six to 12 participants, with age categories of 12-13, 13-14, or 14-15 years old. Visits are generally 2-4 weeks in length. Interchanges may be completed within one summer, or as a summer/winter program, or over two consecutive summers. 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 CISV group activities throughout the visit.

2010 Interchange: Padua, Italy
( 22 June - 9 July USA travel phase) (18 July - 4 August USA hosting phase)
Please note dates are tentative at this time and may vary slightly due to flight arrangements and other factors.

CISV San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is pleased to announce an Interchange with the CISV Padova Chapter in Italy during Summer 2010. Padua is located approximately 30 miles west of Venice. Our chapter’s delegation will be comprised of six to eight youth delegates who must be 12 or 13 years of age at least one day between June 1 and August 31, 2010. We have selected our adult leader for this Interchange.

Application
All youth delegate and adult leader applicants for Interchange must complete and submit a full application packet, which may be found at www.cisvsf.org.
Application Forms: Download Interchange Information Sheet and go to the Application Forms page.
Application Forms Application Deadline: February 12, 2010

Program Contact
Jane Mason, Local Interchange Chair
shawn_jane@sbcglobal.net
(650) 358-0252 or (650) 787-6744 cell