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District 5050 Rotary Youth Exchange
  • Home
  • About Us
    • District 5050
    • Who We Are
  • Exchange Programs
    • Overview
    • Long Term Exchange
    • Short Term Exchange
    • Camps
    • NGSE
  • Host Families
    • Host Family Experience
  • Parents
    • FAQ
    • The Parental Expereince
  • Rotarians
    • Clubs
    • YEOs and Counselors
  • Resources
  • Events
    • Orientations
    • Calendar

What kinds of exchange programs do we offer?

Long Term Exchange Program (LTEP)

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP)

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP)

Embark on a journey of a lifetime as you experience a new life and culture for the school year! Attend a local high school in another country, live with multiple host families, learn a new language, and make lifelong connections!

  • Duration: ~10 - 11 months
  • Age: 15.5 - 18.5 years old
  • Cost: $7,000 - $9,000 USD (Covers airfare, travel documents, insurance, tours, etc.)  Payment Plans Available
  • Host families: Usually 3 throughout the exchange

Apply for LTEP here

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP)

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP)

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP)

Experience a family-to-family exchange program where you are paired with another student in another country. The students live together with one student’s family for the first half of their exchange, then switch to live together with the other student’s family for the second half of the experience. 

  • Duration: 2 weeks - 2 months
  • Age: 15 - 19 years old
  • Cost: $2,000 - $4,000 USD
  • Host families: 1 family, Student's family will also host

Apply for STEP here

What else can I do with Rotary Youth Exchange?

Camps

New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

Travel to another country and join between 8-20 young people of a similar age from various other countries. These short adventures focus around a theme that fits your interests, such as music, sports, nature, and more!

  • Duration: 1-2 weeks
  • Age: 15 - 30 years old depending on camp
  • Cost: Fees vary by camp
  • Accommodation: Students can stay with host families, in hostels, or camp

Current list of camps

New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

 New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) is a program for young adults to gain work or volunteer experience abroad. The program is aimed toward post-graduate students or young professionals. The participants could shadow or work in a voluntary capacity to gain work experience in their vocational area.

  • Duration: 1 -3 months
  • Age: 19 - 30 years old
  • Cost: Varies based on opportunity
  • Host families: Participants can stay with a host family or shared accommodation with other participants

Learn more about NGSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at rotary5050ye@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 There is a two-tier application process to apply for a Rotary Youth Exchange program.  Fundamentally, you must be

  • An above-average student who has demonstrated leadership skills in your community
  • Open to new experiences and cultural differences
  • Sponsored by a local Rotary club
  • For NGSE, refer to the specific requirements for each program


 Youth Exchange is coordinated at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs. Costs can vary from one area to another and one country to another. Typically, participants and their parents cover the following expenses:

  • Round-trip airfare
  • Health and accident insurance
  • Travel documents
  • Clothing and other necessities
  • Spending money
  • Emergency funds for unanticipated expenses
  • Ancillary travel and tours

Sharing in the costs are host families (who pay for room and board), the host community (who cover school tuition and arrangements), and the host Rotary club (which provides a small stipend of about US$100 monthly and other support).  The Rotary Youth Exchange program is valued at more than $25,000 in most countries.  Because students receive the benefit of that value, successful students are considered recipients of a Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship.  


 As a Youth Exchange student, you agree to:

  • Act as an ambassador for your home country
  • Abide by all program rules of your host Rotary club and district
  • Accept the supervision of the host family, club, and district
  • Ask questions of your host family and local Rotarians
  • Be an active participant in your exchange
  • Assist with the program after returning home


Exchanges can take place in more than 100 countries and geographical areas. Please note, however, that the countries you visit depend on the exchanges that are available for that year. District 5050 has recently exchanged with Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Norway, Sweden Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Taiwan, Korea and Japan, and others are possible.  Contact your local club or district for more information. Locate the club nearest to you here. 


 Youth Exchange is administered by Rotary clubs and districts.  Start your application!  thats the only way we know you are interested.

Long Term   https://yehub.net/W05-obapp 

Short Term    https://yehub.net/W05-stapp 


or send us a message here.


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