International Exchange Programs
Japan 
What Is 4-H International Japan Outbound Exchange?
- Delegates to Japan will have an opportunity to learn “hands-on” about its culture, by living with a host family. 4-H delegates stay throughout Japan, usually in cities. Youth who come to the U.S. on this exchange are hosted throughout Illinois.
- Delegates to Japan stay with families who are involved in one of two youth organizations that teach children and families English and other languages while learning about cultures: LABO International Exchange Foundation or Institute for Language Experiment, Experience and Exchange (LEX).
- American adult chaperones accompany the delegates and live in the same region of Japan where youth are assigned.
- Outbound dates are about July 12 through August 10; inbound hosting dates are approximately July 23 through August 19, 2007.
This Exchange Can Offer You:
- The joy of living with a family for four weeks in the “Land of the Rising Sun.”
- A method of learning another culture and life-style.
- A way to better understand the joys and challenges of another culture.
- A chance to discuss with peers of another culture such issues as culture, international economics, the environment, and your hopes for the world.
- The opportunity to develop long-lasting friendships, to become better informed on global issues and to better know and understand yourself.
Check out the program flyer for more information! (pdf)
Required Forms:
Delegate Checklist
Delegate Application
Delegate Code of Conduct
Delegate Insurance Agreement
Delegate Medical Form
Delegate Medical Release Form
Delegate Participant Reference (2 required per application)
Delegate Scholarship Application
Host Family Checklist
Host Family Application
Host Family Reference (2 required per application)
CANTS
State Police
Driver’s License and Proof of Auto Insurance
Chaperone Checklist
Chaperone Agreement
Chaperone Application
Chaperone Reference (2 required per application)
Chaperone Insurance Agreement
Chaperone Medical Form
CANTS
State Police
You may fill out the forms manually or electronically and send them to the State 4-H Office at:
Illinois 4-H International Exchange Program
State 4-H Office
302 East John Street, Suite 1901
Champaign , IL 61820
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