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The 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada summer program involves a reciprocal exchange between 4-H groups across Canada; non 4-H groups are also welcome. Delegates are provided with the opportunity to travel to another part of Canada, experience new cultures, languages, geography, and history, explore, have fun and meet great people. Rural-urban, 4-H and non 4-H exchanges are encouraged. |
Web Site of this Exchange
4-H Youth Exchanges Canada |
Contact Information
CanadaJim Washer Program Manager 930 Carling Avenue, Building #26 Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 jwasher@4-h-canada.ca Telephone: (613) 234-4448 Ext 24 Fax: (613) 234-1112
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Delivery Organization Canadian 4-H Council
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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 Personal development Rural and agricultural initiatives Learn English Learn French
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Duration 7 Day(s) - 14 Day(s) |
Accommodation Types Private home All thoroughly screened
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Session Notes Exchanges usually take place during the summer holidays, however, requests can be made for exchanges during the year as well. |
Eligibility Criteria Age: 12 - 17 Membership Requirement: None. Please enquire about 4-H and non 4-H exchanges. Participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada: Yes
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Residency Requirements Canada
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Selection Basis Selection is based on the application form.
Other Notes:
1. Groups typically consist of 10 delegates and one adult chaperone. Subisidies are available for a second chaperone.
2. Delegates must have reached their 12th birthday by January 1 of the program year and not have reached their 18th birthday by January 1 of the program year.
3. Primary chaperones must have reached their 25th birthday. Secondary chaperones must be a minimum of 21 years.
4. Participants (chaperones and delegates) must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
5. Chaperones and delegates are permitted to participate more than one time on a 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada exchange.
6. Participation in a 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada exchange does not exclude delegates from participating in another national 4-H conference, exchange or scholarship. Previous participation in a
national or international conference, exchange or scholarship does not exclude a delegate from participating in 4-H Youth Exchanges Canada. |
Logistical Services Travel arrangements
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Financial Assistance Travel subsidy
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How To Apply Applications can be obtained on line at: 4-H Canada . You may also call (613) 234-4448, ext. 24, for more information. Interested 4-H groups can also contact their local or provincial 4-H office for an application form. |
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