Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County is seeking host families for Japanese youth travelling to the United States this summer as part of the States’ 4-H International Exchange Program. The Summer delegation will arrive July 22 and stay through August 15. The only travel that is required is the pick up and drop off of the youth in Syracuse.
Families hosting youth must have a youth of the same gender and similar age at home. There are 18 girls and 10 boys between 13 and 18 years old hoping to visit New York this summer. Delegates must have their own bed to sleep in, but they can share a room with their host sibling.
Delegates are coming here for a full immersion into the American family and to experience life in America with a family. There is no expectation that a host family do anything outside of what their normal summer plans are. If host families like to stay home and BBQ in the back yard, then that is what the delegate will do too.
Families with no children, or younger children, are encouraged to apply to host one the two adult chaperones that travel with the delegation. Chaperones are available via phone or email throughout the stay to help navigate any challenges that might arise.
Host families must successfully complete the online application, reference checks, criminal background checks and an in home interview/visit. Contact Jessica Reid, 4-H Educator, at 585-753-2566 or jar642@cornell.edu to learn more about the program.
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