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What is the Global Teen program?
Global Teens - Colombia, Japan, Korea, Senegal, Taiwan
The Global Teen program is a 10-month leadership, cultural competency and service learning program for teens. Teens from the Greater Seattle area start an application selection process in December to January. From February until June, they participate in monthly meetings with for group building and fundraising. From June 25-28, they will have an intensive week of training and preparation. In July/August, they visit their assigned country for two weeks to learn, serve and meet with other youth. When the teens return, they debrief and share their experience with their school and their community. The program concludes in October with a celebration, and the teens receive a certificate of completion. A few spots still available! To join an informational meeting, contact Monica Quill Kusakabe.
Details | 2012 Video | Apply by Mail | Financial Aid
Summer Intensive Japanese Language - Kobe, Japan
The Summer Intensive Japanese Language program is a month-long version of the Global Teens program for students interested in learning Japanese. The program has Japanese language classes each morning, and afternoons are filled with cultural studies such as ikebana, karate, tea ceremony, kendo, calligraphy and anime. The program takes place at the Kobe YMCA Japanese Language School and students stay with one to two host families during the entire program. Field trips to Kyoto, Osaka or Nara will top off a one-month intensive Japanese language study. This program is open to participants from across the USA. Language and cultural classes will include college and high school students from around the world! A few spots still available! To join an informational meeting, contact Monica Quill Kusakabe.
Details | 2012 Video | Apply by Mail | Financial Aid
What is the Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP)?
The Youth Ambassadors program is the reciprocal program of the Global Teens program, where teens serve as ambassadors and hosts to visiting teens from YMCAs around the globe. Teens will learn how to provide Seattle hospitality by giving tours of local YMCA branches and area attractions. Activities include: team building, visits to Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, meeting Microsoft executives and visits to Microsoft Visitor Center, tours of the University of Washington, and welcome and farewell parties at the local branches.
Host Family Experience
Being a host family is a great way to expose children and youth to other cultures and learn as a family about other countries. YMCA host families will host youth for four to seven days while the visiting teens participate in planned activities during the weekdays.
If you are interested in participating in the YAP Program or becoming a host family, please email Monica Quill Kusakabe.
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