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To foster friendship and better understanding between Canada's francophone and anglophone Canadian youth selected from minor sports and school groups across the country.
Participants have the opportunity to learn about Canada, participate in home-to-home reciprocal exchanges, participate in educational and cultural awareness programs and develop personally. |
Web Site of this Exchange
Youth Exchanges Canada Sports and Group Program |
Contact Information
CanadaNaomi Schwartz Executive Director/National Coordinator 5555 Westminster, Suite 209 Montreal, QC Canada H4W 2J2 info@csfep.com Telephone: 514-482-7108 Telephone: 1-866-732-7337 Fax: 514-482-1605
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Delivery Organization Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs
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Funding Organization(s) Department of Canadian Heritage - Exchanges Canada
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Destination(s) Canada
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Opportunities for Participants Learn about Canada Sports Personal development Environmental awareness
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Accommodation Types Private home Hotel (special measures only)
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Session Notes When it is most convenient for teams to participate not to interfere with tournaments or play-offs. |
Eligibility Criteria Age: 12 - 17 Participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada: Yes
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Education Levels Enrolled in high school / CEGEP Enrolled in elementary school
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Residency Requirements Canada
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Target Audience Rural and remote communities Visible minorities Persons with disabilities Aboriginal peoples Low-income groups
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Target Audience Education Enrolled in elementary school Enrolled in high school / CEGEP
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Selection Basis Participants must be young Canadians between 12 and 17 years of age and be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. Participants will be students, members of community youth organizations or youth interest groups.
Special consideration will be given to increasing participation of under-represented groups in youth exchanges. |
Logistical Services Finding accommodation Travel arrangements
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Financial Assistance Travel subsidy
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How To Apply Applications can be submitted by coaches, managers or parents and are sent to minor sports and school group representatives across Canada. Other groups can submit an application to the CSFEP.
A group fee of $600 per team is required. |
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