4-H International Exchange Program
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4-H Global Citizenship International Exchange Programs
We live in an increasingly interconnected world. The U.S. Department of Education states that to succeed in the 21st Century workplace, students must develop “knowledge and understanding of other countries, cultures, languages and perspectives.” Alaska 4-H offers global education experiences to youth and their families through international cultural exchange programs. Alaskan youth have an opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture as a member of a family, rather than as a tourist. Alaskan families have an opportunity for a cultural experience by hosting a youth from overseas. Both programs provide a world view and friendships which last a lifetime. The exchange programs are coordinated and monitored by the States' 4-H International Exchange Program. Since 1972, this non-profit organization has provided youth and their families safe, educational opportunities to experience other cultures and customs and to build lasting friendships through international programs which place youth with host families in different countries. The exchange programs are open to applications from any youth or family statewide; it is not necessary to be an active 4-H member to apply to any of the exchange programs. Upon participation, each youth automatically becomes a 4-H member and is eligible for 4-H activities. All kinds of families can participate and there is no foreign language requirement. Programs range from a few weeks to as long as a year. |
The goals of the Alaska 4-H Exchange program are to provide Alaskan youth with opportunities for international friendship and to develop a global perspective.
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Summer 2017
Our dates for the summer exchange program are from July 22 to August 18 this year. Host families not living in Fairbanks will need to be able to pick up (July 23) and drop off (August 18) their delegates in the Eagle-River/Chugiak area. Those in Fairbanks will need to pick-up and drop off their delegate at the Fairbanks airport on those same dates. Those who cannot complete pick-up or drop-off can still participate they just need to make separate arrangements with the program.
We are also recruiting a limited number of Host families for year-long placements. Students come from a wide variety of countries and stay the academic year to study in a local high-school. Families interested in hosting an academic year student need not have any other children in the home in order to be eligible.
Please contact: Jason Floyd by email or phone with any and all questions: floyd.ultd@outlook.com 907-831-6003 or Michelle: 907-690-6340
We are also recruiting a limited number of Host families for year-long placements. Students come from a wide variety of countries and stay the academic year to study in a local high-school. Families interested in hosting an academic year student need not have any other children in the home in order to be eligible.
Please contact: Jason Floyd by email or phone with any and all questions: floyd.ultd@outlook.com 907-831-6003 or Michelle: 907-690-6340
