Norway is a large Scandinavian country bordered by Sweden, Finland and the Norwegian Sea. With its deep fjords, cascading waterfalls and tall snow-capped mountains, Norway’s scenery is unique in the world.
As a delegate, you will be living with a Norwegian family and get to experience first-hand Norway’s beautiful nature and family culture. States’ 4-H partners with 4H Norge for this exchange program.
Program Details
Dates
June 17-July 17, 2027
In Country Partners: 4H Norge
Ages
15 – 18 years old
Overview
Delegates will arrive in Norway and participate in an arrival orientation in Oslo, which includes sightseeing and an introduction to Norwegian culture and 4H Norge. Delegates will then homestay with a Norwegian family where they can immerse themselves in the Norwegian culture and their host family’s daily life. The program will conclude with a departure debriefing hosted by 4H Norge.
Program Fee – $3300
The program fee includes overnights in a U.S. gateway city before and after international travel, arrival orientation with sightseeing and cultural excursions in Oslo, in-Norway expenses (lodging, meals, and transportation), orientation materials and States’ 4-H t-shirts, and accident & sickness insurance.
The program fee does NOT include:
- International airfare, which States’ 4-H will book when the delegation is finalized. The airfare will be communicated and invoiced at that time.
- Domestic airfare from your home to the gateway airport
- Incidentals and souvenirs
Additionally, some states may charge a small administration fee. These fees will differ from state to state.
Basic Timeline
| Fall | Submit your online application to your State Coordinator. Due dates vary by state. | |
| December 15 | State Coordinators send recommended applications to the States’ 4-H National Office. | |
| Early January | States’ 4-H reviews applications and makes final selection decisions. Space may be limited based on hosting capacity of the partner country. States’ 4-H notifies all applicants of their status. | |
| Spring | States’ 4-H books non-refundable international air tickets. | |
| Late Spring | Host Family placement is announced. | |
| Summer | Students fly to U.S. gateway city the day before international flight. |
Questions?
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