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States' 4-H International Exchange Programs

States' 4-H exchange programs will be offered in summer 2024.

4-H Youth aged 12-18 and Chaperones may apply to spend 3-8 weeks abroad depending on their travel location preferences.  Applications for youth for 2024 are due on November 1, 2023.  Interviews and the first orientation will be held on Sunday, November 19 in Junction City, KS. 

2024 Outbound country options include traveling to Japan, Norway, South Korea, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Taiwan.

Adult volunteers are needed to chaperone a group of 4-H members to Japan, Norway, South Korea, Costa Rica, Argentina and Taiwan.  Resources are in the upper right corner of this page for both lead and junior chaperone position descriptions and the separate links to apply.

General Information for Summer 2024. 

2024 Kansas 4-H International Exchange Program Opportunities
2024 Kansas 4-H Internatiomal Exchange Program Flyer
2024 Outbound Delegate Online Application Link

2024 Outbound General Flyer
2024 Outbound Program Comparison between Countries

The following 2024 4-H Summer Program Travel Opportunities are available. Click on the left arrow for the specific flyers.

Ages 12-18
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan (12-17 only)

Ages 15-18
Costa Rica
Norway
Argentina

 

For More Information

Mary Kay Munson
States' 4-H Exchange Coordinator
mkm2@ksu.edu
785-375-3189

Deryl E. Waldren
Extension Specialist Emeritus &
Liaison for Exchange Programs
dwaldren@ksu.edu
303-349-7403