CISV International is a non-profit, volunteer organization. The only fee that is collected is one to offset administrative costs associated with the programmes such as: Insurance, leadership training and paperwork. The total cost of hosting the programmes is born by the chapter holding the program.

Note: CISV Singapore’s fees are subject to change based on fees established by the International governing body, CISV International. Check with the Chapter representative to be sure of current costs.

2016-17 Fees:

Programme Cost Structure Example

The following is an example of the costs that would be expected for a Village Delegate. Travel costs are variable and depend on the programme location. Some programmes: Village and Step Up Camp, divide the leaders airfare among the delegates. A typical breakdown of costs for a programme that includes an adult leader (i.e. village, interchange and summer camp) is shown below:

*** Example of the expected Village delegate programs costs:

Program Fee                                  $1,600
Family Membership Fee              $50
Child’s Airfare to destination      $650  (example only)
1/4 Leaders Airfare $650/4        $162.50

Total (example fee)                      $2,462.50

Typically parents are allowed to send their children with up to $200 spending money.

There are also some incidental expenditures that arise in preparation for the delegation to travel (Passports, if required, Gifts for host family, t-shirts to trade with other campers etc)