Pittsburgh

Chapter Retreat - All hands on deck!
2024-09-07 10:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Carnegie Library – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201
Saturday, September 7
10:30-4:30 NEW START TIME
Carnegie Library in Lawrenceville
279 Fisk Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
Lunch will be provided.
The meeting room is on the lower level.
A public parking lot is located at Butler and 42nd streets. Do not park in the lot next to the library.
We need you!
Our chapter is at a crossroads. We will be brainstorming ways to increase participation, recruit volunteers and more.
If CISV was meaningful to your family, provided a life-changing experience for you or your child, or helped you gain a new perspective on the world, please join us.
Our chapter board is considering whether there is enough interest to continue for another year, or if we should shut down after more than 35 years.
Please plan on attending the entire day, or a portion of the day.
CISV USA board member Valerie Maurais will facilitate.
Please email Pittsburgh@cisvusa.org with questions.
NOTE: The Junior Branch will not be leading discussions for youth during this retreat. We will plan a gathering later in September. Kids are welcome but they will be participating with the adults.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in East Liberty
2024-10-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Library – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
On Monday, October 7, please join us for a (free) Meet & Greet at the East Liberty Branch of the Carnegie Library from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm upstairs.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs, which will be announced in November.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library - Main in Oakland
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Library – Oakland, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa, 15213
On Tuesday, October 15, please join us for a (free) Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library Main in Oakland from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Reference Study Room 1.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs, which will be announced in November.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill
2024-10-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Carnegie Library – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
On Wednesday, October 23, please join us for a (free) Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs, which will be announced in November.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.

The Big Reveal: Destinations of our 2025 international programs
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Join us when we announce our 2025 international summer programs!
Find out where we are going for Village, Youth Meeting, Step Up and Junior Counselor. It could be as close as Philadelphia and as far away as Hanoi, Vietnam!
Meet our families and former delegates who have participated in our programs, learn more about our programs and buy some CISV t-shirts, sweatshirts and more.
Applications will be available on our website after the event.
Bring a potluck dish to share.
The Reveal will be held in one of our members homes so please register to get the address.

Virtual Meet & Greet
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | https://pittsburgh.cisvusa.org/event/virtual-meet-greet-2/
On Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 – 8:00 pm, please join us for a virtual Meet & Greet.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
PLEASE REGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK.

JB Bonfire and Chapter Get-Together
2024-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 | PA
Join our Junior Branch and chapter members for a bonfire at one of our member’s property near Canonsburg, Pa.
Meet up with old friends and make new ones at this social event. We’ll provide the pizza, s’mores supplies and hot chocolate.
Friends and family who may be interested in CISV are welcome to attend.
Please bring side dishes, snacks and beverages!
Register and we’ll email the address.

Junior Branch Cookie Bake
2024-12-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Private Home (please register for the address), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hey Junior Branch:
We are baking cookies on Sunday, December 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to sell at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall on Saturday, December 14 at the home of one of our CISV families. Please register for the address (above)
You’ll help us raise money for CISV’s scholarship fund and spread the word about our programs.
Please let us know of any food allergies.
Everyone is welcome to attend. It’s a great way to meet our members and learn more about CISV Pittsburgh.
Then join us to sell the cookies at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall on Saturday, Dec. 14. from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for a shift for the Cookie Mall

Virtual Meet & Greet
2024-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | https://pittsburgh.cisvusa.org/event/virtual-meet-greet-3/
On Tuesday, December 10, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm, please join us for a virtual Meet & Greet.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
PLEASE REGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK.

Join us at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall
2024-12-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Estelle S. Campbell Boys & Girls Club (Lawrenceville), 4600 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201
Calling all Junior Branch youth: Join us at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall to sell cookies decorated by the JB to raise funds for the scholarship fund and spread the word about CISV’s summer programs.
This fun annual event, held at the Estelle S. Campbell Boys & Girls Club, is part of the Lawrenceville Cookie Tour.
Everyone is welcome to attend. It’s a great way to meet our members and learn more about CISV Pittsburgh.
Sign up to volunteer in shifts

Open House and Junior Branch event at CMU
2025-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall, Room 131, 4909 Frew St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
On Sunday, January 12, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Come learn about local and international CISV opportunities and participate in activities run by the Junior Branch!
Our location has changed to Baker Hall, Room 131 at Carnegie Mellon University, 4909 Frew St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime. Our local chapter has youth-led activities and service projects to bring CISV’s mission to Pittsburgh. Learn about CISV’s life-changing international programs.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
PLEASE REGISTER.

Virtual Meet & Greet
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2025 programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
PLEASE REGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK.

CISV Chapter Gathering
2025-02-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Attack Theater, 212 45th Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15201
Applicants who have applied to participate in a CISV Pittsburgh international program this summer will be interviewed during this event, while Junior Counselor applicants run activities for the attendees.
Families interested in learning about CISV are also encouraged to attend.
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Attack Theater: 212 45th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Please register.

Junior Branch Ice Skating Event - CANCELED
2025-02-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Schenley Park Ice Rink, 10341 Overlook Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
This event is canceled!
Sunday, February 9 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
Join the Junior Branch at the Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink for a fun day of skating and getting to know your fellow JBers!
The cost is $3 for youth admission and $3 for skate rental. Parents can join too!
Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person with a credit card or pay app. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
Please register so we know you’re coming!

CISV Chapter Gathering
2025-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Carnegie Library – Allegheny Meeting Room, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of CISV activities led by the Junior Branch (JB). JB members will be making dog toys out of old t-shirts and will donate them to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh. Please bring old t-shirts. It’s a great way to get to know your fellow JBers and give back to our furry community!
Parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about CISV and get their questions answered.
Please register so we know you’re coming.
We look forward to seeing you there!

CISV Volunteer Social
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Dancing Gnome Brewery, 1025 Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15215, United States
Hang out with our CISV chapter to toast our volunteers, look back at our accomplishments and look forward to supporting our chapter.
Please stop by the Dancing Gnome Brewery at 1025 Main Street in Sharpsburg between 6pm and 8pm on Tuesday, March 25, for light bites and drinks for purchase.
Volunteers make up 100% of our Chapter and each role is invaluable to the success of creating a more just and peaceful world.
Everyone is welcome to this event. Please register so we know you’re coming!

CISV Chapter Gathering
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Spring Hill neighborhood garden, 1814 Homer Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a Sunday afternoon to volunteer with Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy in the Spring Hill neighborhood garden. Tasks will include weeding the garden at the intersection of Homer and Damas St, litter picking throughout the garden and planting.
Parents and family members are welcomed to attend and volunteer at the event.
Please register so we know you’re coming.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Regional Mini-Camp!
2025-04-25 18:30 - 2025-04-27 11:00 | PA
Regional Mini-Camp
April 25 – 27, 2025
Join the Mid-Atlantic Region for our most anticipated event of the year! Regional mini-camp is a chance to experience a CISV camp in a weekend with chapters from across the Mid-Atlantic – including Pittsburgh – and New England chapters.
This year, it will be hosted by the Brandywine Valley chapter outside of Philadelphia. (About a 4-hour drive)
REGISTER HERE
Registration Fee:

$199. The deadline to register and complete payment at this price is April 10th. This fee covers 2 nights of lodging, 4 meals (Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast), and a camp t-shirt!!
The registration fee from April 11th through April 21st is $215. We cannot guarantee a t-shirt for registrations made during this time.

Schedule:

Check-in is on Friday, April 25th, from 6:30 to 7:15 pm.
Pick-up is on Sunday at 11:00 am. PLEASE BE PROMPT.

Transportation:

If we have enough interest, CISV Pittsburgh will rent a van to transport kids and chaperones (cost split among families)
Inform the Pittsburgh chapter that you registered so we can arrange transportation if there are enough participants: Pittsburgh@cisvusa.org

Chaperones

Chaperones attend for FREE! and are encouraged to come and watch their child learn about CISV.
Chaperones also may need to drive the minivan if we rent one.
Background and driver’s license checks will be needed.
Click here for the chaperone registration link.

JB scholarship application can be found here to cover up to 50% of the registration cost.

CISV Chapter Gathering
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Carnegie Library – Allegheny Meeting Room, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for our chapter meeting with Kiler Wilson, a therapist with the Village Center for Holistic Therapy. She’ll talk about conflict resolution, one of the pillars of CISV, and run an activity for the Junior Branch. The discussion will help understand how conflicts can arise and what can be done to help bring about a peaceful resolution. Parents are encouraged to attend.
The JB will also have its annual board elections. The minimum age is 13 when running for the position, except where noted.

Jr. Local Junior Representative (JLJR) aka Vice President (min. age is 14 when running)
Secretary
Treasurer
JB Historian
National Service Project leader

Joining the JB board is a great way to bolster local involvement, add experience to your resume (and college application), and build leadership skills. Anyone interested in running should let JB Advisor Alexis Takoushian (alexistakoushian@gmail.com) know before the May 18 meeting.

More details about each board position can be found here.

Please register so we know you’re coming.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome Back Picnic
2025-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Private Home (please register for the address), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join us for our annual Welcome Back potluck picnic on Saturday, August 23, 2025!
Help say “Welcome Back” to our delegates, meet up with chapter friends, and learn what the upcoming year has in store.
We will debrief both the 2025 delegates and their families. The event is open to all members.
The picnic will be at the home of Deb Dubina. (register to get the address)
The chapter will provide pizza.
Please bring a side dish, dessert or beverage.

Chapter Retreat
2025-09-20 10:30 - 15:00 | CLP HomewoodLibrary, 7101 Hamilton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States
Join us for our annual Chapter Retreat to brainstorm our chapter goals for the year, work out a strategic plan and build community. Our retreat is for every adult and kid interested in contributing to our chapter remaining strong, regardless of whether you have an assigned role in the chapter or not, regardless of how experienced you are with CISV.
We will begin our retreat with our guest speaker Dr. Emiola Oriola Jr. He has centered his personal, professional and academic career& journey around building bridges amongst division, connecting perspectives across difference, and reimagining relationships within community, all aimed at creating sustainable, inclusive and tangible unity within diversity wherever he goes.
Please plan on attending the entire day, or a portion of the day. Lunch will be provided.

Peace One Day
2025-09-21 15:30 - 17:30 | BGC Activity Center, 113 N Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
September 21 is International Day of Peace! Join CISV Pittsburgh for peace education activities that empower youth (ages 10–17) to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Free and open to the community.

Peace & Pumpkin Painting Activity
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Carnegie Library – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Join CISV Pittsburgh Junior Branch for this fun and informal youth-led event! Get into the Halloween spirit by painting mini pumpkins! Supplies provided, but you are welcome to BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin).
Sunday, October 19, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Allegheny Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on the North Side.
We are looking forward to seeing you there! Come reconnect with your CISV friends. Bring a friend too! Introduce new families to CISV.

Film Screening of "I Am Eleven"
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Mt. Lebanon Library Room A, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228, United States
Join Us for a Screening of I Am Eleven on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Room A.
Discover the power of young voices! CISV Pittsburgh invites you to a special screening of I Am Eleven, a New York Times “Critic’s Pick” that showcases children from around the world as they share their perspectives on life, community, and the future.
This film highlights what we believe at CISV: that children are powerful agents of change. Through the authentic voices of 11-year-olds across diverse cultures, the documentary explores meaningful themes including conflict and resolution, human rights, and inequality—demonstrating that young people are capable of deep, impactful conversations about the world around them.
What to Expect:

An inspiring film that centers youth perspectives on global issues
Meaningful post-screening discussion for youth and families
An opportunity to reflect on global citizenship, empathy, and social change
Connection with our local CISV community through dialogue and shared learning

This event is perfect for families with children ages 11 and up, current CISV members, and anyone interested in youth-driven peace education.
The filmmakers have a special partnership with CISV. Check out photos from CISVers from around the world world reacting to the film.
*****After the documentary our CISV Chapter will announce the 2026 international summer programs!*****
Find out where we are going for Village, Youth Meeting, Step Up and Junior Counselor.
Meet our families and former delegates who have participated in our programs and learn more about our programs.
Applications will be available on our website after the event.

Junior Branch Cookie Decorating
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Private Home (please register for the address), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hey Junior Branch:
We are decorating cookies on Sunday, December 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to sell at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall on Saturday, December 13 at the home of one of our CISV families. Please register for the address (above)
You’ll help us raise money for CISV’s scholarship fund and spread the word about our programs.
Please let us know of any food allergies.
Everyone is welcome to attend. It’s a great way to meet our members and learn more about CISV Pittsburgh.
Then join us to sell the cookies at the Lawrenceville Cookie Mall on Saturday, Dec. 13. from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for a shift for the Cookie Mall

CISV Meet & Greet at the Squirrel Hill Carnegie Library
2025-12-11 17:15 - 18:15 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh,, PA, 15217, United States
On Thursday, December 11, please join us for a (free) Meet & Greet at the Carnegie Library in Squirrel Hill from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm in the Large Meeting Room.
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2026 programs, to be announced on November 15.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
CLP is not the host or organizer of this event. CLP does not support, sponsor, or represent this group or event.

Lawrenceville Cookie Tour
2025-12-13 12:30 - 16:30 | Estelle S. Campbell Boys & Girls Club (Lawrenceville), 4600 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201
We’ll have a table to sell CISV cookies and talk about our international programs on Saturday, December 13, from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm.
Stop by the Estelle S. Campbell Boys & Girls Club of Western PA to visit CISV Junior Branch as we support this great event!
The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour is back for it’s 28th year to kick off the holiday season and shop small!
Learn more about the Cookie Tour
Please register to help decorating on Dec. 7 from 1pm-3pm: Cookie Decorating Registration
Please register to help sell cookies on Dec 13 here: Cookie Mall Tabling

CISV Meet & Greet in Aspinwall
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Saturday, December 13 5pm-7pm

Come learn about local and international CISV opportunities and participate in activities run by the Junior Branch!
Please register to receive the address of home in Aspinwall!!!
Want to learn more about CISV’s international summer programs that promote peace, build global friendships and teach leadership skills for youth ages 11 to 17? Talk with parents and children who have participated in CISV and learn about our programs and how to apply for 2026.

2026 Seminar Applications Due
2026-01-01 | PA
Complete applications must be submitted by January 1st to be considered in the first round of invitations. Applications after that time will be considered but priority will be given to those who submit before the deadline.
For more information please visit Seminar Opportunities 2026!

Virtual Meet & Greet
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Meet our members who have participated in our life-changing international programs and learn how to apply for summer 2026 summer and winter programs.
CISV, founded in 1950, offers international programs for youth ages 11 – 17 that educate and inspire action for a more just and peaceful world, foster cross-cultural friendships and teach leadership skills that last a lifetime.
The CISV Pittsburgh chapter was founded in 1989 and has provided more than 900 youth the opportunity to participate in CISV programs worldwide. Our chapter is one of 25 chapters across the country that make up CISV USA, which is a member of CISV International with 69 countries and 200 chapters across the globe.
We’d love to tell you all you need to know to get involved.
PLEASE REGISTER TO GET THE ZOOM LINK.
