The focus of this program is friendship, but lasting friendships and warm memories aren't the only results. Host Family Hosting a Japanese delegate, age 12-18, who is eager to learn about life in the U.S. is a rewarding experience. The Japanese youth want to be part of a family and participate in daily life activities. Delegates arrive in New Mexico around mid July and depart one month later. A statewide gathering of delegates and host families is held midway through the exchange program.
Participants live with a local family and experience a world tourists never see.
The four week exchange program runs from mid July to mid August. Top of page 4-H .