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Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs
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
Canada

Naomi 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
Delivery Organization
  • Canada Sports Friendship Exchange Programs
  • Funding Organization(s)
  • Department of Canadian Heritage - Exchanges Canada
  • Destination(s)
  • Canada
  • Opportunities for Participants
  • Learn about Canada
  • Sports
  • Personal development
  • Environmental awareness
  • Accommodation Types
  • Private home
  • Hotel (special measures only)
  • 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
    Education Levels
  • Enrolled in high school / CEGEP
  • Enrolled in elementary school
  • Residency Requirements
  • Canada
  • Target Audience
  • Rural and remote communities
  • Visible minorities
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Aboriginal peoples
  • Low-income groups
  • Target Audience Education
  • Enrolled in elementary school
  • Enrolled in high school / CEGEP
  • 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
  • Financial Assistance
  • Travel subsidy
  • 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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    Date Last Modified: 2006/10/19