The program pays the transportation costs for one organizer for each group of 10 to 15 youth, and two organizers for each group of 16 to 30 youth. If you wish to be twinned with a specific group, please indicate the name, address and telephone number of the organizer of this group. We will try our best to meet your request, however it is possible that you may be twinned with another group. We can help you find a group that shares your objectives and interests in organizing the same types of activities as your group. Please make sure you indicate your preferences for destination and travel dates on your Application Form .
Exchanges usually last at least five days, excluding travel time.
It is essential to plan carefully the activities before, during and after the exchange. It may be useful to agree on a joint project, e.g. geography, history, arts or the environment, on which you will work with the organizer of the other group before, during and after the exchange. The exchange is an opportunity for the participants to get to know a community different from their own and, in many cases, to practice their second language. Organize a fundraising event YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada covers the eligible participants' and the organizers' travel costs. You will need, however, to raise funds that will cover the cost of activities in the host community, local transportation costs, as well as group membership fees where applicable.