The Interchange program is a family-centered, two phase group exchange between two CISV chapters. This program is geared towards youth aged 12-16.
Delegations usually consist of five males and five females, and an adult leader.
The group is equally matched with a group from another chapter or country, and each participant is matched with a partner. Each delegate lives with the partner's family, and the group as a whole will participate in recreational and cultural activities. Often the hosting chapter will host a mini-camp, giving the participants a chance to interact in a typical CISV camp setting. This program involves total immersion into family and social life, and is an excellent way for youth to gain an understanding of daily life in other cultures. While other CISV programs involve interaction with many different cultures, the interchange is primarily a bi-lateral program.