4C-1 Lions Youth Exchange Program

Youth Exchange

(A subcommittee of YOUTH OUTREACH)

Since 1962, the Lions Clubs of MD-4 have been sponsoring Youth Exchange with various foreign countries. The purpose of Youth Exchange is to provide today's youth, our leaders of tomorrow, an opportunity to team with people and countries other than their own in an effort to promote world peace. Young people are given the opportunity of living with families in a foreign country for a few weeks to experience first-hand a new culture, history and a different way of life. The ultimate goal of this program is to promote international understanding.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
AUSTRALIA	DENMARK	ITALY	NORWAY
AUSTRIA	FINLAND	JAPAN	SWEDEN
BELGIUM	GERMANY	NETHERLANDS	SWITZERLAND

STUDENTS WISHING TO GO ABROAD...

Age 17 to 21 (except Japan: ages 16 to 21)

5 week program

Live with 2 lion sponsored host families

2 weeks each in different parts of the country

1 week in International Camp

Enjoy lion sponsored activities

Visit famous sites

Camps

Learn foreign language

Enjoy exotic foods

Promote International understanding.

Fees* $2,500 - $2,700 all inclusive (partial aid available for those who qualify)

FAMILIES WISHING TO HOST A STUDENT FROM ABROAD...

Age 17 to 21

5 week program

2 weeks in Northern/Southern CA

1 week camp

2 weeks in Southern/Northern CA

Live in your home 2 weeks

Visit sponsoring Lions Club

Enjoy Lion sponsored activities

Amusement parks

Baseball game

Beach party

City tours and museums

FOR APPLICATIONS AND OR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Lion Harold Phillips, PDG
District Youth Exchange Chairman
Mon/Wed/Fri/ Sun (any time); Tues/Thur/Sat (evening only)
(530) 877-6205
dolhalp@copper.net

Lion Mick Shatswell
(530) 633-4426
4C1Lions@gmail.com

You can also contact your Local Lions Club. Additional information and all the necessary forms can also be found at the MD-4 Youth Exchange website. Download the YE Information Flyer (38K PDF).

For information on other youth exchange programs offered by Lions Club International, visit the LCI Youth Exchange Program website.

Applications for vetting foreign countries is due by February 28,2008. A $300 deposit is due with the application and passport (or proof of passport application). ANY APPLICATION RECEIVED PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2008 WELL HAVE $50.00 DEDUCTED FROM TOTAL.

Webmaster Comment:

I had the honor and privilege of representing the Linda Lions Club on a Youth Exchange to Japan in 1985. The experience not only altered my perceptions about myself and the world in which I live for the better, but I truly believe it to be the single most memorable experience of my life next to the birth of my two children.

If you are thinking of going... GO!!! As scary as it may feel to be THAT far away from home, I promise you won't regret it and you will have the time of your life.

If you are thinking of hosting... DO!!! There is no better way of demonstrating the sincerity and goodness of this country than to allow a complete stranger into your home and showing them what America is all about.

If you can help... HELP!!! YEP has, as Blanche DuBois would say, "always relied on the kindness of strangers."

This is by far one of my most cherished projects. If you have any questions or would like to know more about my experience, please contact me. I will gladly assist anyone interested in participating in this remarkable program in any way possible.

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES