San Francisco

Selection for Village, Junior Counselor, Fortnight, and Leader applicants
2026-01-24 19:00 - 2026-01-25 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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.

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

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

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

2026 Program Info Session on Zoom
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:15, 2025-11-16 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

Capture the Neighborhoods- CANCELED
2024-10-12 14:00 - 18:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Beach Clean-up
2024-05-05 12:30 - 15:00 | Encinal Beach, Alameda
We are excited for our next Mosaic event, joining the San Francisco BayKeeper Clean Bay Challenge, to fight pollution in our Bay! Research shows that environmental degradation is linked to international peace and security. In the spirit of CISV, let’s protect our Bay and waterways which connect our Global Ocean.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This event is open to all CISVers, friends, family, and anyone interested in learning more about CISV! Also a great event for delegations to bond before summer travels.

WHERE’S THE BEACH?
Encinal Beach, 190 Central Ave, Alameda. There is a free parking lot and restrooms.
https://sfbaywatertrail.org/trailhead/encinal-beach/

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Bring your own bucket and other cleanup supplies if you have them; work gloves, trash/recycling bags, trash grabbers/tongs. We will also have some cleanup supplies on hand. Please bring water and a snack, wear sunscreen and closed-toed shoes, and CISV attire (if you have it)!

HOW CAN I SIGN UP?
Please register at https://tinyurl.com/CISVBeachCleanUp24

National Leadership Training
2024-04-27 09:00 - 2024-04-28 13:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
This training is required for all staff, leaders and delegates (16+) who will be participating in programs in 2024.
April 27th is from 9am-5pm
April 28th is from 9am-1pm

Escape Room on zoom
2024-02-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join our Junior Branch for an online Escape Room. Zoom link will be emailed beforehand.

January Social
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA, 94539, United States
Join us at the Skyline College Men’s Basketball Game in Fremont and see our chapter co-President in action. Make sure to wear some CISV merch!
To learn more about the Skyline Men’s Basketball program click HERE.

2024 Program Applications Due
2024-01-01
Click HERE to see our 2024 Summer Programs.

Zoom Info Session for 2024 Programs
2023-11-28 20:00 - 21:00
Would you like to learn more about CISV and our 2024 international summer camps?
Join our zoom at 8pm on November 28, 2023.
Click to Request zoom link.

International Cooking Class on zoom
2023-11-05 17:30 - 19:00
Join us on zoom to learn how to cook Arepas, a typical Venezuelan dish. The cooking demonstration will be led by one of our chapter members. This activity is intended for both kids and adults…we need to make sure we have proper supervision in the kitchen. 🙂
Use this LINK to see the ingredients.
The zoom link was emailed to the chapter.

Western Regional Mini Camp (WRMC)
2023-09-01 19:00 - 2023-09-04 14:00 | Denver, CO, Denver, CO
WRMC is a mini camp for the whole region. All members from San Francisco, Southern California, Portland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, and Denver are invited to participate in this fun-filled weekend. If you are interested in attending, use this LINK to sign up and pay the registration fee directly to the Denver chapter. All attendees MUST be chapter members.
Attendees are asked to arrive in Denver between 4-7pm local time on Friday and depart after 2pm on Monday. We will help coordinate travel once registrations have been completed. Families are responsible for covering their child’s airfare and a portion of the chaperone’s airfare.
Once you have registered please send us an email & let us know, so we can track the number of attendees from our chapter.

International Baking Class on zoom
2023-02-26 17:00 - 18:30
Join us on zoom to learn how to bake a Norweigan dessert called Sarinakaker. The cooking demonstration will be led by one of our JBers. This activity is intended for both kids and adults…we need to make sure we have proper supervision in the kitchen. 🙂
Please use this LINK to register.
Here are the ingredients you will need:
¾ cups butter
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sugar
2 eggs
A handful of almonds if desired
Sprinkles as an alternative
Plastic wrap

Local Leadership Training
2023-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
This training is required for all staff, leaders and delegates (16+) who will be participating in programs in 2023.

2023 Program Info Session
2022-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 | San Mateo Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, 94403, United States
Are you interested in our 2023 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.
