Smoky Mountain

CISV Connect
2025-10-24 11:00 - 2025-10-26 11:00 (America/New_York) | TN
What: CISV Connect (National Junior Board Meeting) will combine camp activities with experiential educational activities. The intent is to gather and energize chapters.
When: Check-In Friday, October 24 th 11am ending Sunday, October 26 th at 11:00am
Where: Nashville, TN
Who: JB members 14+ and Adult members who want to learn and have fun! Each chapter should send at least one JB (Local Junior Rep, LJR) and one adult.
To register: CISV Connect 2025
More info can be found here.

The deadline to register is October 3!

Fun Day #1 & CISV 101
2025-11-09 13:30 - 15:30 | The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Fun Days are an opportunity to learn about CISV, our programs, and our Junior Branch. Anyone interested in applying should make plans to attend at least one Fun Day and Selection Overnight. We also encourage all members and past travelers to attend to share their stories!
See you at The Cove! Be sure to bring your friends!

Seminar Camp Application Webinar
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | TN
Reggie with CISV Jacksonville is hosting an info session on Zoom about applying for Seminar Camp. Tune in here if you or a family member are interested in Seminar Camp this summer!

November Board & Volunteer Meeting
2025-11-19 20:00 - 21:30 | TN
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Fun Day #2, CISV 101, and Board Social *Update*
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Marble City Market, 333 W Depot Ave, Suite 110, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
IMPORTANT UPDATE Unfortunately, we are no longer able to host our Fun Day, as planned. Given this last minute change, we will have a Chapter Meetup instead! We welcome all to attend, including any new families curious about our programs and/or interested in applying to our Summer 2026 programs. We do not have a reserved spot, but look forward to interacting and mingling!

December Board & Volunteer Meeting
2025-12-17 20:00 - 21:30 | TN

Summer Traveler Program Applications Due
2026-01-01 | TN
Applications are due on this date! Please get all documents in, including references by this date if you are applying for a 2026 program!

Selection Overnight
2026-01-09 19:00 - 2026-01-10 08:30 | TN
Registration is open. Please RSVP your attendance here! The fee for participants will be $35 per child. Be sure to bring your friends! This event is critical for program applicants to attend and will give a good idea of what a CISV program will be like. The location will be the same as it has been in the previous few years. Look for a confirmation email with additional information after RSVP-ing.

January Board & Volunteer Meeting
2026-01-21 20:00 - 21:30 | TN

CISV Chattanooga Mini Camp
2026-01-23 19:00 - 2026-01-25 10:30 | TN
CISV Chattanooga is hosting their mini camp Jan 23 – 25. Register here before January 10th to save $25 off mini camp fees. Registering after Jan 10th will not guarantee you receive a camp shirt, so try to register before the deadline!Email Cisvchattanooga@gmail.com with questions!

February Board & Volunteer Meeting
2026-02-18 20:00 - 21:30 | TN

JB Event, Delegation Celebration, Parent Training
2026-02-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Join us in celebrating this year’s delegations for our programs!

March Board & Volunteer Meeting
2026-03-18 20:00 - 21:30 | TN

Mini Camp
2026-03-28 11:00 - 2026-03-29 10:30 | TN
We hope to see you there! Mini Camp is a great way to experience what a CISV camp is like. It is perfect for those wanting to participate in a CISV program for the first time!
Register through March 21 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzcIR03HhLyVnvHRqeHxHPGITeTVyYY6l9qlsTj2WpbnIb7A/viewform?pli=1

April Board & Volunteer Meeting
2026-04-15 20:00 - 21:30 | TN

Spring Chapter Meeting
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | West Hills Park Gazebo, 410 N Winston Road, Knoxville, TN
April 19
3 pm – 5 pm
West Hills Park Gazebo
Learn about exciting opportunities within our chapter! Bring some old merch to donate and also new merch will be available for purchase. We will be voting on some bylaws changes as well. A representative from Community Shares will attend our meeting and will present about their organization, which we are a member of.
Bring some old CISV gear to donate to the chapter so that we can host a “CISV Vintage Market” to raise funds!

National Leader Training (NLT)
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | TN
Our chapter is hosting the first session of NLT. This training is mandatory for potential leaders, so please plan on attending! Sign up for Phase 1 Training and NLT here.
Trainings will be held in the Knoxville area Saturday 4/25 (9am – 5pm) and Sunday 4/26 (9am – 3pm)

Summer Volunteer Check-In Meeting
2026-05-20, 2026-06-17, 2026-07-15 | TN
Save the date. More information to come!

Final Travel Forms Due on MyCISV
2026-06-01 | TN

Bon Voyage Party
2026-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | TN
Join us for our annual Bon Voyage party on June 7th from 3-5 at the West Hills gazebo. We hope to see our delegation families but all are welcome to join the fun! It is also a great time to invite friends or families with potential interest in CISV!

Welcome Home Party & Final Debrief Meeting
2026-08-16 | TN
