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4-H Finnish Youth Development Exchange Program
Teens and young adults, at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2008, from around Oregon are invited to apply to travel to Finland from early-July to early-September, 2008. This opportunity is part of the Oregon 4-H International Exchange Youth Development Program. In addition to having the opportunity to experience living with host families in other countries, participants in Youth Development Programs will work with the cooperating youth program in their host country. Depending on the host country, this work could include helping with camping programs, studying youth development issues, or working with formation of 4-H type clubs in various settings around the country.
During the two-month program to Finland, delegates will be involved with Finnish 4-H groups, will have the opportunity to present workshops on selected topics, and will participate in the 4-H Festival held in early August. It may also be possible to arrange for school credit for this experience.
Helping young people explore, appreciate, and value what people next door, across town and around the world have in common, and what makes them unique is critically important in society today. Individuals who travel to Finland this summer will have the chance to make life-long international friends as they live and explore Finland with Finnish host families. Program participants will also be working with the Finish 4-H Program.
About the Program
Delegates will fly directly from Oregon to Helsinki, Finland
Who: Teens and young adults, at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2008
What: 4-H International Exchange Youth Development Program
Where: Finland
When: Early-July – Early-August, 2008
Cost: Approximately $2,000.
- A deposit of $750 is due with the application on or before March 15, 2008;
- The amount will cover the cost of the flight, T-shirts for delegate and host youth, resource materials, insurance, and the orientation session.
- Scholarships are available to help cover some costs
To be eligible, participants and families are required to participate in an orientation session in the spring of 2008 and be willing to share 4-H skills with the Finnish youth and bring back and share information on 4-H in Finland to groups in Oregon.
About Finland—Check the following websites
Application information:
Application Form
Delegate Agreement
Application deadline is March 15, 2008 (MUST be postmarked by this date). Send to: Lillian Larwood, 4-H Specialist-World Citizenship, 105 Ballard Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331-3608.
Questions: Contact Lillian Larwood at 541-737-1316 or email at: Lillian.larwood@oregonstate.edu
