States’ 4-H partners with Labo and LEX to offer Japanese youth the chance to stay with an American host family for one month. Participants in this program are both boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18.
Program Details
Dates vary depending on the state, but will be one of these:
- July 21 – August 16
- July 22 – August 17
- July 23 – August 18
Japan Partners: Labo, LEX
Ages: 12 – 18 years old
Overview
Host families and their visiting student will have the opportunity to participate in arrival and departure events with other host families from their state.
Labo was founded in 1966 with the purpose of building international understanding and awareness among Japanese children through language. Over 60,000 children are involved in Labo activities. States’ 4-H has been partnering with Labo to provide youth with international exchange experiences since 1972.
LEX, the Institute for Language, Experience, Experiment, and Exchange was founded in Japan in 1981. The organization conducts international exchanges between its member organizations all across the world.
How Can I Apply to Host?
The application window to host a student from Japan is open!
Apply today to find out if your state is participating in this summer’s Japan Short Term Summer Host Program. For information on other programs please visit Short Term Summer Programs.
Basic Timeline
| Fall | Our international partners recruit participants from their communities | |
| Early Winter | The delegations are finalized by our international partners | |
| February - June | Host families are identified and matched with delegates and chaperones | |
| July | The delegations attend Departure Orientation in Japan | |
| July 21-23 | The delegations arrive in their host states | |
| July-August | Delegates and chaperones live with host families | |
| August 16-18 | The delegations depart USA |
Questions?
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