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A-15 Youth Exchange and Bruce Murray International Youth Camp 2020Contacts: Incoming Youth - Mark & Allison -> mailto:ycex [snail] a15lions [period] org (226) 228-0874 Outgoing Youth - Outbound Application (Excel) 2023 Camp and Incoming Youth Campers for 2023 Message from YE Committee / Camp Directors [Click on image for PDF] Is Hosting Right for Me? Are you interested in learning about other cultures and ways of life while sharing your own customs and experiences? Are open-mindedness, tolerance and cultural competence of high importance to you? Do you have a desire to contribute towards peace, international understanding, and the creation of young global citizens? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may enjoy being a host family for the Youth Camp and Exchange Program (YCE)! Benefits of Hosting Hosting a young person from another country is a fulfilling experience and has many benefits:
What to Expect Youth participants are usually between the ages of 15 and 22, and come from any of the more than 200 countries and geographic locations where there are Lions clubs. He/she will have completed an admissions process before being accepted to participate in the program. He/she may or may not know the language of your country but will have a desire to learn. Host families should include the participant in their daily routine, including family meals, as YCE is intended to be an immersive learning experience. Local excursions are not required of host families, but the host Lions club often arranges for participants to visit local points of interest and engage in social activities, like picnics and get-togethers. Host Family Eligibility The host Lions club must approve all host families. To be eligible to become a host family you must:
How to Apply Apply to become a host family today by contacting your our district coordinators Lions Allison and Mark Henkell -> mailto:ycex [snail] a15lions [period] org. Or submit a host family application to your local Lions club for review. Once an exchange is confirmed, you and your guest will correspond via e-mail, mail or telephone. You should also attend an orientation provided by the host Lions club. This orientation will help prepare you for one of the most exciting experiences of your life, and answer any questions you may have about the exchange program. Orientation Topics may include:
For more information please contact Lions Allison and Mark Henkell -> mailto:ycex [snail] a15lions [period] org |
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