4-H Youth Exchanges Canada
Summers
4-H Youth Exchanges Canada is a group reciprocal home
stay exchange program intended for Canadians between the ages of 12 and
17. Groups of 10 participants are twinned with groups of youth the same
age from another province or territory and take turns staying in each
other's homes in July and August.
The exchange lasts at least five days, excluding travel
time. Budgets permitting, transportation costs for all eligible
participants and organizers are paid by the Government of Canada
through the 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada program, while the exchange
group covers local transportation and other activity expenses when
hosting the twin group.
Various stages of the exchange - preparation, the actual exchange,
hosting of the twin group, and follow-up to the exchange - all allow
participants an opportunity to become involved in both communities,
develop personal skills and learn more about Canada's diversity.
Contact your District Officer for more details.