San Francisco

Capture the Neighborhoods- CANCELED
2024-10-12 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

San Francisco: The Board Game
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00
CISV San Francisco’s next event- San Francisco: The Board Game
Here’s an overview of everything you’ll need to know.
WHAT: A team activity for children and adults! Groups will explore SF neighborhoods and complete tasks to get to know the city better!
WHERE: Neighborhoods we will be exploring are Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina, North Beach, Nob Hill, Chinatown, and Union Square.
The meeting and pick-up spots (different locations!) will be sent out separately to all who RSVP using the link below.
Join us for a pizza party award ceremony afterward!
WHO: Groups will consist of 2+ adults and at least one Junior Board member. Group size will be determined based on number of participants. We encourage you to bring a friend!
WHEN: November 2, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m.
WHY: This is a great opportunity to bond with fellow chapter members, learn about San Francisco, and hang out with friends!

FAQs

Will I have to pay for transportation? In the city, all children 18 and under ride free! Adults please bring a Clipper Card
Will my kids be supervised? Yes! Each group will consist of at least 2 adults.
My child doesn’t have a phone. How will I be able to contact them? The RSVP form is collecting adult phone numbers so that we can contact you. If requested, we can provide you with a chaperone, JB advisor, or board member’s phone number.
Do I need to bring money? Bring enough for a slice of pizza (~ $5) for the pizza party afterward!

Any other questions? Email us at: sf-jbadvisor@cisvusa.org
RSVP: https://forms.gle/pdRUCRY2d3stmw5VA

Junior Branch Ornament Decorating
2024-11-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Fremont, CA
Meet up with the Junior Branch to decorate ornaments for our CISV tree.
RSVP with this LINK

Decorate our CISV Tree
2024-11-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
Join us to decorate our tree to help spread awareness of CISV, and our mission to educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world.

Habitat Restoration Service Event
2025-01-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Martin Luther King Jr. shoreline, 7250 Doolittle Dr., Oakland, CA, 94621
Spend a few hours over MLK weekend giving back to our community with fellow CISVers. We will join the Golden Gate Bird Alliance effort in restoring the habitat for endangered waterfront birds along Oakland’s MLK Shoreline. The extinction of bird species has a significant impact on the planet; birds are crucial for people and the planet to thrive. Tasks will include planting and attending to native plants, and removing invasive non-native plant species and litter.

Email sf-events@cisvusa.org or Text (650) 218-4665 with questions, or to coordinate when you arrive!
Spots are limited. Use the link below to sign up.

Junior Branch Pen Pal Writing
2025-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Newark Library
Come hang out with the Junior Branch to write letters to your CISV friends across the world!

San Francisco Youth Meeting
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-18
Our chapter will be hosting 8 delegations from around the world for a Youth Meeting.
If you are interested in volunteering, please click HERE for more info.

Western Region Mini Camp (WRMC)
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-01 | Austin, TX
Use the link at the bottom to register for WRMC directly with the Austin, TX Chapter.
Delegates traveling with the San Francisco chapter will pay for their own travel, in addition to paying the registration fee to Austin.
Delegates will travel together, with a chaperone from the San Francisco Chapter.

Welcome Back Picnic
2025-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Muirwood Park, 4701 Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us as we welcome back all of our summer travelers and hear about their experiences. The picnic is open to anyone interested in learning more about CISV and our chapter.
It’s BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything)- chairs, blankets, lunch, snacks, etc.
This will be another great opportunity to educate and inspire more action.

Explore the SF Neighborhoods
2025-10-19 11:00 - 14:00
WHAT: A team activity for children AND adults! Groups will explore SF neighborhoods and complete tasks to get to know the city better!
WHERE: Neighborhoods we will be exploring are: Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina, North Beach, Nob Hill, Chinatown, and Union Square.
Detailed information about meeting and pick-up spots will be emailed to those who RSVP using the link below.
Join us for a pizza party afterward!
WHO: Groups will consist of 2+ adults and at least one Junior Branch Board member. Group size will be determined based on number of participants. We encourage you to bring a friend!
WHEN: October 19, 2025, from 11am to 2 pm
WHY: This is a great opportunity to bond with fellow chapter members, learn about San Francisco, and hang out with friends!
PLEASE USE THE WEBSITE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER.

CISV CONNECT
2025-10-24 11:00 - 2025-10-26 11:00
CISV Connect is a camp-style conference that brings together both adults and kids from all U.S. chapters. It will combine camp activities with experiential educational activities.
CISV Connect will be held in Nashville, TN.
CLICK HERE for more info.
Registration deadline is October 3rd.

2026 Program Info Session on Zoom
2025-11-16 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:15
Are you interested in our 2026 International Programs?
We will be hosting an information session over Zoom to explain what CISV is all about, the amazing experiential learning that occurs, and how you can apply. Register with the QR code below.

Second Harvest Service Event
2025-11-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Palo Alto Community Child Care, 3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, United States
Join us for this chapter Service event during Thanksgiving week while the kids are off from school. We will be helping Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in Palo Alto.
We need adults and kids. To reserve a spot, make sure to register ahead of time HERE.

Holiday Social
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00
Join us for a chapter social in San Jose.

2026 Program Info Session (in-person)
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Are you interested in our 2026 International Programs?
We will be hosting an information session to explain what CISV is all about, the amazing experiential learning that occurs, and how you can apply.
Please join us.
San Francisco- December 14, 2pm

Habitat Restoration Service Event
2026-01-17 09:30 - 12:00
Spend a few hours over MLK weekend giving back to our community with fellow CISVers. We will join the Golden Gate Bird Alliance restoring the habitat for endangered waterfront birds along Oakland’s MLK Shoreline. The extinction of bird species has a significant impact on the planet; birds are crucial for people and the planet to thrive. Tasks will include planting and attending to native plants, and removing invasive non-native plant species and litter.

Email sf-events@cisvusa.org or Text (650) 218-4665 with questions, or to coordinate when you arrive!
Spots are limited. Use the link below to sign up.

Sign-up Link: https://goldengatebirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/goldengatebirdalliance/eventRegistration.jsp?event=16827

Venue: MLK Regional Shoreline, Oakland, CA. Park at EBRPD Arrowhead Marsh parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jfBawHGh11kWW9WK7

Selection for Youth Meeting and Step Up applicants
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | San Carlos, CA
This event is a mandatory part of the selection process for 2025 travel programs. It gives potential delegates and leaders an opportunity to meet each other and participate in CISV programming. The focus for potential delegates is to interact, make new friends, learn more about the CISV programs, and to explore if CISV is something they would like to pursue.

Selection for Village, Junior Counselor, Fortnight, and Leader applicants
2026-01-24 19:00 - 2026-01-25 10:00 | San Carlos, CA
This event is a mandatory part of the selection process for 2025 travel programs. It gives potential Village delegates, junior counselors (JC), Fortnight and leaders an opportunity to meet each other and play CISV games. The focus for the children is on having fun, making new friends, learning more about the CISV organization, and exploring if Village is something they would like to pursue.
This is an overnight event.

Gala Night
2026-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Fremont, CA
Experience the magic of a CISV camp gala right here in the Bay Area!
Use this LINK to buy tickets.

First Delegation Meeting
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Skyline College, 3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA, 94066
This will be the first time all of the 2026 summer travelers meet to begin preparing for their summer program.

Chapter Walk/Run 4 PEACE
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Skyline College, 3300 College Dr, San Bruno, CA, 94066
Please join us for this event planned by our Junior Branch. All proceeds will benefit our chapter, and our scholarship fund as needed.
Please sign-up with the link below.

CISV SF Mini Camp
2026-06-05 18:00 - 2026-06-07 14:00 | Saratoga, CA, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
