NC 4-H Outbound Program for 2026

Announcing: 4-H Outbound Exchange Programs for 2026!

Email Caitlin Clineff for more information on how to apply to be a chaperone at nc4-hinternationalprogram@ncsu.edu

Applications are officially open! Next summer, NC 4-Hers 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 1 to start your life-changing journey!

-We will be hosting a meeting for interested youth and parents on Zoom October 7 from 6:30-8:00 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/Aas5wRIYScu3--wm1iAXtA

-Adults 21+ 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 nc4-hinternationalprogram@ncsu.edu.

-More information and costs for all of the trips can be found on our webpage: https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/nc-4-h-international-exchange-program/

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

Taiwan - July 8 to Aug 7

*Ages 12-18

*Homestay with 1-2 Taiwanese 4-H families 

*Urban exploration in Taipei 

*Host sibling of same age not guaranteed

Argentina - July 11 to Aug 3

*Ages 15-18

*Homestay with an Argentina 4-H family in Córdoba 

*Includes some structured group activities, Spanish lessons, and 4-H events

*Argentina 4-H has two focuses, soccer and orchestra, so it’s recommended that applicants are interested in one of these areas

*Host sibling of same age not guaranteed

South Korea - July 15 to Aug 14

*Ages 12-18

*Homestay with 1-2 Korean 4-H families 

*Urban exploration in Seoul 

*Host sibling of same age not guaranteed

Costa Rica - June 25 to July 24

*Ages 15-18

*Homestay with a Costa Rican 4-S family 

*Sightseeing and cultural excursions in San José 

*Two-day excursion to a national park 

* Host sibling of same age/gender not guaranteed

Japan 4 week - July 8 to Aug 7

*Ages 12-18

*Homestay with a LABO/LEX Japanese family, with a host sibling of similar age and interests

*Attend LABO or LEX Camp 

*Visit LABO or LEX clubs with host family

Japan 8 week - June 10 to Aug 7

*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)

Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2025

Application Links:

Youth Delegate: https://smr.to/p104148

Chaperone: https://smr.to/p104664

Contact State Coordinator Caitlin Clineff at nc4-Hinternationalprogram@ncsu.edu if you have any questions!