Interchange is a family-centered, international exchange that usually
involves one month visits in each of two consecutive summers. During the
first year a delegation of ten young people (five boys and five girls) and
an adult leader visit partners of the same age, gender, and general
interests in another country for four weeks. The following summer, the
delegation that visited first then hosts its partners for another four-week
visit. In some instances an entire Interchange is completed in one summer,
with consecutive three-week visits to each country.
The family plays a vital role in the Interchange Program. Each participant
lives in the host partner’s home, allowing him or her to become a family
member. This program enables not only the participants, but the entire
family, to form lasting friendships and learn about another way of life,
social structure and culture. Delegations experience typical family life and
also meet for group activities throughout the month. |
