Outward Bound 4-H Exchange Program

 

Announcing: 4-H Outbound Exchange Programs for 2025!

Next summer, NC 4-H’ers will have the opportunity to travel abroad and experience new cultures and languages in 5 different countries through our partnership with the States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs. Apply by November 15 for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

-We will be hosting an Info and Q&A session on Zoom October 22 from 7-8 PM. Learn program details and hear from participants who went abroad through these programs last year! Register here for the zoom session: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlf-murzwuHNc4a6RPlGL-Kg-tdH2aJwWZ

-Adults with 4-H volunteer experience or Cooperative Extension staff members may be eligible to participate as chaperones! Email Caitlin Clineff for more information on how to apply to be a chaperone at cadavis7@ncsu.edu.

-More information can be found on our webpage: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/nc-4-h-international-exchange-program/

-Program costs, airfare estimates, payment schedule and conditions are included in the linked document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLNbuhFRoINyau4jT7vEVF3aLL8Hoxfu/view?usp=sharing

-Please note that age is counted as of the date of departure.

Costa Rica - June 19 to July 18

*Ages 15-18

*Homestay with a Costa Rican 4-S family 

*Sightseeing and cultural excursions in San José 

*Two-day visit to Arenal Volcano National Park 

* Host sibling of same age/gender not guaranteed

Japan 4 week - July 9 to Aug 8

*Ages 12-18

*Homestay with a LABO/LEX Japanese family, with host sibling 

*Attend LABO/LEX Camp 

*Visit LABO or LEX clubs with host family

Japan 8 week - June 11 to Aug 8

*Ages 15-18

*1st Month: Intensive group language-learning program in Tokyo, including cultural excursions in and around Tokyo. Host sibling not guaranteed. 

*2nd Month: All the same components as the Japan 4-week program (see above)

South Korea - July 16 to Aug 15

*Ages 12-17

*Homestay with 1-2 Korean 4-H families 

*Urban exploration in Seoul 

*Host sibling of same age not guaranteed

Taiwan - July 16 to Aug 15

*Ages 12-18

*Homestay with 1-2 Taiwanese 4-H families 

*Urban exploration in Taipei 

*Host sibling of same age not guaranteed

Argentina - June 19 to July 13

*Ages 15-18

*Hotel group accommodation in Córdoba 

*Daily structured group activities facilitated by Argentina 4-H 

*Particular emphasis will be placed on soccer and orchestra 

*Multi-day 4-H camp in Argentine countryside

Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2024

Application Links:

Youth Delegate: https://smr.to/p98780

Chaperone: https://smr.to/p98866

Junior Chaperone: https://smr.to/p98865

Contact State Coordinator Caitlin Clineff at cadavis7@ncsu.edu if you have any questions!