Interchange

For Young People Aged 12-15

Interchange is a family-centered, international exchange that is either “long“ involving one month visits in each of two consecutive summers or “short“ involving visits completed during the same summer.  Ideally,  a delegation of ten young people (five boys and five girls) and an adult leader visit partners of the same age, gender, and general interests in another country.  The following summer or later in the same summer the delegation that visited first then hosts its partners for another visit.

The family plays a vital role in the Interchange Program. Each participant lives in the host partner’s home, allowing him or her to become a family member. This program enables not only the participants, but the entire family, to form lasting friendships and learn about another way of life, social structure and culture. Delegations experience typical family life and also meet for group activities throughout the month.

Summer 2009:    An announcement will be made soon regarding the ages and country involved in the Columbus Interchange for next summer.

For more information, please contact the Local Interchange Chairperson Barb Ellison jelliso@columbus.rr.com.