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Host Families Needed | Exchanges | Canadian/Japanese Exchange | Alberta/Finland Exchange | Leader Travel Opportunities | 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada | W. Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H International Exchange
Imagine traveling to a new and wonderful place full of enthusiastic and friendly 4-Hers who are eager to meet and share ideas with you! If the idea of traveling and exchanging cultures, traditions, and ideas interests you, then we invite your club, district, region, or even just you, to initiate travel to another part of Alberta, Canada, the United States or around the world.
Travel to Japan or Finland
Deadline for interest is May 1
As part of our reciprocal agreement, Alberta 4-H has the opportunity to send delegates to Finland, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. During your stay, you will be hosted by local 4-H families, take part in cultural experiences and learn about 4-H and agriculture. Delegates will be responsible for the cost of flights, souvenirs and any other incidental costs. The majority of accommodations and meals will be covered during your stay. Travel to Korea and Taiwan is directed towards high school graduates and university aged members and alumni. All interested individuals will be contacted regarding the selection process for the exchange.
Canadian/Japanese Exchange
The Alberta 4-H/Japanese Exchange Program provides students and their families with an opportunity to learn about another culture, by hosting or traveling to Japan.
Alberta exchanges with three Japanese organizations, Labo, Lex and Utrek. Each organization has a slightly different focus, but the exchange is very similar; helping Japanese young people to improve their English, and promoting world understanding and acceptance of cultural differences. Lifelong friendships are often formed between students, their families and host families, after a month-long summer home stay.
Contact: Ellen Bonde, 403-845-6894
Alberta/Finland 4-H Exchange
Interested in traveling to Finland for this summer on 4-H
exchange?
Are you between the ages of 16 to 19? The
Alberta/Finland exchange program matches Finland 4-H members with Alberta 4-H
members and provides the opportunity learn about each other’s countries. Alberta
4-H members will live with families for a month. They may also have the
opportunity to attend Nordic 4-H Camp which is attended by 4-H members from all
the Scandinavian countries.
Program cost - $500 plus
flight (flight cost approximately $2,300)
Interested in hosting a 4-H Finland
exchange student this summer?
This summer Alberta 4-H will be
hosting exchange delegates from Finland. Alberta 4-H is looking for host
families for the month of July and August (about a 4 week period) for these
delegates who come to experience 4-H, agriculture and our way of life in
Alberta. As a host family there is no expectation that you will tour your guest
around the province, only that you will welcome our guests and share your
family
life.
Contact: Tori White, 403-556-8048
Host an International Delegate
Deadline for interest is June 15
During the summer and fall of 2011, Alberta 4-H will be hosting exchange delegates from the United States, Finland, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. This means that we will be in need of host families during this period when these delegates come to experience 4-H, agriculture and our way of life in Alberta and Canada. As a host family there is no expectation that you will tour your guest around the province, only that you will welcome our guests and share your family life.
Organize Your Own Exchange Opportunity
As a club, district, region or even an individual, you are welcome to organize your own exchange opportunity. Exchanges should take place over either a one or two-year period. The 4-H Specialist – Programs is available to assist you in making your exchange idea a reality. We have connections to 4-H and similar youth organizations around the world.
Whether you choose to host a delegate or travel overseas, you will be richer through the experience!
For more information contact:
Katelyn Strang, 4-H Specialist - Programs
97 East Lake Ramp NE
Airdrie AB T4A 0C3
Phone 403-948-8509
Fax 403-948-2069
E-mail: katelyn.strang@gov.ab.ca
Leader Travel Opportunities
Deadline Spring/Summer
Various dates
Each year, leaders are given the opportunity to be involved in leader development trips or chaperone member trips. During these trips, leaders meet other members and leaders from across the province, Canada and the United States. Leaders will also have the chance to develop further skills and gain new ideas for their club and community.
Regional trip assignments are based upon a regional rotation schedule. Names must be submitted to either the 4-H Specialist for your region or your Regional 4-H Council.
Contact: your Regional 4-H Office
4-H Youth Exchanges Canada
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.
Eligibility requirements:
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Groups must be comprised of ten (10) youth and a minimum one (1) adult organizer.
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Participants must be between the ages of 12 to 17 years old (as of January 1, 2013).
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Adult organizer must be at least 25 years of age. Second adult organizer must be at least 21
years old.
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Al l adult organizers must be screened volunteerl eaders with 4-H Alberta
Contact: Katelyn Strang or the Canadian 4-H Council
W. Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H International Exchange
Experience a new country, expand your global perspective. The W. Garfield
Weston Foundation 4-H International Exchange is a unique opportunity to learn
more about agriculture and resources in around the world, represent 4-H in
Canada, and gain new friendships and experiences that will last a lifetime.
Funded by the W. Garfield Weston Foundation, the exchange sends 4-H delegates
various locations around the world, such as the United Kingdom, Korea, Taiwan,
Finland, Costa Rica and Jamaica, where they participate in a reciprocal
host-family exchange for up to 8 weeks in this once in a lifetime
opportunity.
W. Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H International Exchange
Program Short Application Form plus Guide
Register as a Participant for Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H International
Exchange
Register as Staff/Chaperone for Garfield Weston Foundation 4-H International
Exchange
Host Family
Application Form
Host Family Reference
Form
Contact: Katelyn Strang or the Canadian 4-H Council
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