Global Sustainable Agriculture Institute in Japan New!Join a diverse group on an environmental service learning trip to Japan, where we will be hosted by the Tochigi YMCA and Asian Rural Institute (ARI). We’ll visit ecological and cultural sites, experience home-stays with Japanese families and participate in ARI’s Rural Leaders Training Program. We’ll engage in farm work, group gatherings and a sustainable food study with other leaders from multiple countries in Asia and Africa. Topping off our 13-day trip will be a day trip to Nikko and some free time in Tokyo! Trip Information Meetings: First pre-trip meeting will be held on Monday, Aug. 2, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Downtown Seattle YMCA (909 4th Avenue, Seattle WA 98104)
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YMCA Global Teen Academy
During this once-in-a-lifetime experience, youth ages 14-18 will partake in a range of activities including home stays, leadership development, service projects, interacting with teens in other countries, visiting cultural historical sites, environmental studies and fun! Click here to follow the adventures of this year's participants in the Japan trip. Who: Teens in grades 8-12 Where: Japan, Korea, Thailand and Latin America Length of commitment: Oct. 2010-Oct. 2011 Trip dates: 14-day trips depart at the end of July 2011 Application deadline: Oct. 15, 2010 Cost: US $2,400-$3,750 (pricing varies by trip); financial assistance is available to the extent possible for those in need Contact: Monica Quill Kusakabe at 206-382-4362 |
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YMCA Young Adult Leadership Camp in Thailand Join a delegation of young adults for a two-week service, leadership and cultural immersion trip to Thailand. This amazing experience includes a home stay and community-building project in rural Thailand, cross-cultural activities, leadership skill building and adventure trekking. Share the experience with young adult colleagues from Thailand, Japan and Laos.
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| Host Family Program Every year our YMCA and generous volunteers host youth and staff from YMCAs abroad to learn about American culture and about our Y. The host family experience is an amazing way to learn about other cultures and develop wonderful global friendships. Some of our YMCA home stays have led to exchanges between families spanning multiple generations. If you would like to be a host family for one of our programs for visiting youth, interns or staff, please contact Samantha Bowes at 206-935-6000. |
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| Special Projects
The YMCA of Greater Seattle engages in various short term projects organized by other YMCAs and the YMCA of the USA. Recent projects include: Currently available at other YMCAs: The International Branch of the YMCA of Greater New York is pleased to announce its 2010 YMCA Study Tour to South Africa! This year’s tour features visits to Cape Town, Durban and Pietermartizburg. Experience firsthand the inspirational work of the YMCA in South Africa while learning about the rich and complex history, culture and society in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Who: YMCA members, staff, volunteers, family, friends More YMCA International Resources World Alliance of YMCAs: ymca.int
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