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IYM- Various Ages
International Youth Meetings (IYMs) are six to 14 day international camps.The size of an IYM is 15 – 25 participants, with a staff of 3-5 adults. IYMs provide an opportunity for CISV members who have participated in Villages, Summer Camps, Interchanges and Seminar Camps to continue their involvement with the organization and to develop leadership skills for future involvement

•  Every IYM has a theme; activites are related to that theme. Examples of themes are World/Regional Issues; Arts, Music and Communication; and Social Issues.

•  Lectures, films, discussions, games, and simulations present and develop the theme of the IYM.

•  Delegates are expected to plan and lead activities, as well as to participate in cooking and clean-up tasks.


National Youth Meeting (NYM) is usually held over Memorial Day weekend, hosted by one of the USA chapters.


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