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Apply Now for 2013 Global Teen Leadership Opportunities!
What is the Global Teens Program?
The Global Teens program is a leadership, cultural competency and service learning program for teens from the Greater Seattle area. The application selection process starts in December. From January until June, teens participate in monthly meetings for group building and fundraising. An intensive week of language and culture training in late June will help teens prepare for their in-country program. The abroad portion of each program lasts between two and four weeks and consists of learning, serving the community and meeting with other youth. Upon their return, teens debrief and share their experience with their school and community.
2013 Global Teens Destinations
GLOBAL TEEN LEADERS - PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC | GRADES 9-11
Teens will join 10,000 young people from around the world at the YMCA Europe Festival in Prague, Czech Republic. This conference happens just once every four years, offering a unique opportunity to discover your talents, develop your leadership skills and connect with teens globally!
Program Dates: January 26 - November 16, 2013
Trip Dates: August 1 - August 10, 2013
SUMMER INTENSIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM - KOBE, JAPAN | GRADES 9-12
This month-long Global Teens program is for students interested in learning Japanese. Teens engage in Japanese language classes each morning, and afternoons include cultural studies such as ikebana, karate, tea ceremony, kendo, calligraphy and anime. Teens stay with two different host families during the program. Language and cultural classes will include college and high school students from around the world!Program Dates: January 26 - November 16, 2013
Trip Dates: July 4 - August 3, 2013
GLOBAL TEENS - SOUTH KOREA | GRADES 8-12
This program is hosted by the Gwangju YMCA located in the southeast region of Korea. Teens participate in youth programs, experience a temple stay, and explore family life in homestays. They will travel to Deajeon, Pusan and visit historic sites in Seoul.
Program Dates: January 26 - November 16, 2013
Trip Dates: July 24 - August 8, 2013
Apply for Global Teens Programs
Please download the application and submit your completed form via mail, email or fax to Monica Kusakabe (Address: YMCA of Greater Seattle Global Programs, 909 4th Ave, Seattle WA 98104. Email: mkusakabe@seattleymca.org. Fax: 206.382.7283). If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please follow the same procedure with the financial assistance form below.
Application Form | Financial Assistance Form
Interested in Global Teens programs in other countries (Colombia, China, Senegal, etc.)? Our programs work in a variety of countries each year and new programs are in development. Sign up here to receive updates.
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 the 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.
For more information about Global Teens programs and the Youth Ambassadors Program, contact Monica Quill Kusakabe.
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