Smoky Mountain

Smoky Mountain Chapter 60 Year Anniversary Celebration Raffle
2025-07-18

October Board Meeting
2025-08-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Oct 15, 2025 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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November Board Meeting
2025-08-15 20:00 - 21:30
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Nov 19, 2025 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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December Board Meeting
2025-08-15 20:00 - 21:30
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: Dec 17, 2025 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Welcome Back Party & Debrief
2025-08-17 14:00 - 16:00
Welcome Back Party & Debrief

August 17, 2025
2pm – 4pm
The Brun Home & Pool

Summer 2025 travelers and parents should attend for the debrief session. If you are unable to attend, please let us know and we will set up a separate conversation.

We will have some time for swimming and also split into small group debrief sessions led by a facilitator. This will give participants (and parents) an opportunity to express the impact the program had on them by asking some direct questions.
No advance preparation is needed although we would love to see any new CISV gear from your programs!! Please bring a lawn chair, swim clothes and towels.

In addition to the debrief time, all travelers should complete the following evaluation form prior to the event on August 17th.
2025 Summer Program Evaluation Survey

Thank you & see you at the Welcome Back Party!

August Volunteer Meeting
2025-08-20 20:00 - 21:30
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Board Retreat
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00
Please save the date and join us for the 2025 CISV Smoky Mountain Chapter Board & Volunteer Retreat!

It is scheduled for Sunday, September 14 from 1-4 pm at 400 Goodys Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 *new location*

We look forward to seeing you there as we plan for another successful year!
This retreat will take the place of the regularly scheduled board meeting this month.

International Day of Peace and Peace Crane Folding with OREPA
2025-09-20 10:00 - 18:00 | Union Avenue Books, 517 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
Each year, our chapter partners with OREPA to observe International Peace Day by folding origami cranes
known as “Peace Cranes,” in honor of Sadako Sasaki,
who died after the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II.
You can watch a short 8-minute documentary on Youtube about Sadako here.

OREPA and CISV Smoky Mountain will be at
Union Avenue Books
517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902
Saturday, Sept 20 from 10am-6pm

Come fold one or more Peace Cranes and stay as long as you like.
Origami experts will be available to help you learn. Don’t forget to bring a chair!
Shirts or a book about Sadako will be given to those that fold 30 cranes, while supplies last!
Contact orepaorganizer@gmail.com if you have questions

SRMC (Southern Regional Mini Camp)
2025-10-03 15:00 - 2025-10-05 14:00
It’s time to register for Southern Regional Mini Camp (SRMC) hosted by CISV Miami!

SRMC is a great opportunity for CISV youth members from the Southeast region (Miami, Jacksonville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Smoky Mountains) to participate in fun and educational activities, and to build friendships within the CISV community. Only chapter members are eligible to attend.

SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Smoky Mountain can take 8 kids per chaperone, max 16 kids. We are filling a group of 8 first, and then will open to the next 8 kids. Please fill out the form below to indicate your interest for Smoky Mountain and THEN we will send you the link to officially register.

SRMC Interest Form

Smoky Mountain Registration Deadline: August 14th

Date: October 3–5, 2025
Time: Camp starts on October 3rd at 3pm and ends on October 5th at 2pm
Age Group: 10–17 years old
Location: Homestead-FL (Exact location will be provided to participants.)
Camp Cost: $265 per youth participant.
Travel Cost: Children will travel together with their chaperone from Knoxville to Miami and back. Travel costs tbd plus participants will split the airfare cost for the chaperone. Airfare will be arranged as soon as possible.

All mini camp fees are nonrefundable.

October Board & Volunteer Meeting
2025-10-15 20:00 - 21:30
Topic: Board Meeting
Time: 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Fall Chapter Meeting & Open House
2025-10-19 14:30 - 16:30 | Tyson Park, 2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
We will be meeting at Tyson Park (2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919) at Shelter #1 from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm on October 19. Board members, we will be voting on some changes to the bylaws so please try to be there. Bring your friends for our Open House to learn about CISV and exciting opportunities within the chapter. Please bring a snack to share from your travels or otherwise – as well as your favorite shirt or other trade items from camp to show off. We’d love to hear about anyone’s experiences at camp if you are comfortable with sharing as well!

CISV Connect
2025-10-24 11:00 - 2025-10-26 11:00
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
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

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

Summer Traveler Program Applications Due
2026-01-01
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
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

CISV Chattanooga Mini Camp
2026-01-23 19:00 - 2026-01-25 10:30
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

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

Mini Camp
2026-03-28 11:00 - 2026-03-29 10:30
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

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
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
Save the date. More information to come!

Final Travel Forms Due on MyCISV
2026-06-01
