The Magic of Youth Exchange!
January is always a fun time in Youth Exchange because our next class of outbound students discovers their country assignment. So far this year we have four students who have completed the application process for Youth Exchange and are approved to travel. There is still time to enroll in the program, so if you know of someone 15-18½, connect them to Linda Kennedy, our District Chair. Yepchair7430@gmail.com
Thanks to Ambler and Blue Bell for sponsoring Caiden to go to Chile!
Thanks to Bethlehem and Bethlehem Morning Star for sponsoring Leo to go to Argentina!
Thanks to Doylestown for sponsoring Brayden to go to Germany!
Thanks to West Reading-Wyomissing for sponsoring Eva to go to Italy!
Thanks to Bethlehem and Bethlehem Morning Star for sponsoring Leo to go to Argentina!
Thanks to Doylestown for sponsoring Brayden to go to Germany!
Thanks to West Reading-Wyomissing for sponsoring Eva to go to Italy!
These students are going to have an amazing year! Over the next six months, we will gather as a group and guide the students for a successful exchange through orientations and trips. Our current inbound class helps with that experience as well. Are you a former exchange student and want to help with the program? Let us know! We are currently looking for host families for the next inbound class of students for the academic 2025-26 year. Even if your club is not sending out an exchange student, they can host one next year. You need to find 2-3 host families in the same school district and someone from the committee will guide you through the rest. Let Linda know you’d like to participate! yepchair7430@gmail.com
Is an academic year too long for your student to be away? Did you know Rotary has a Short-Term Exchange Program? Applications are now open for the Short-Term Youth Exchange Program, a six-week summer cultural exchange for youth aged 15 to 18½. Participants will live with a host family, immerse themselves in a new culture, and build lasting international friendships. This program offers a unique opportunity to broaden horizons and create unforgettable memories. If you have any questions, please reach out to rotaryrose7430@gmail.com.
Enjoy some photos from our events in January. We had an international pot luck dinner created by our students at Gail Micca’s home. It was a fantastic feast! The following weekend we had a multi-district event, attended the PA Farm Show, and visited the State Capitol in Harrisburg. We can always use more volunteers either for a day or for a year. Reach out to any committee member if you’d like to join us.
