Host 4H families needed

RBC I Host families are needed for 65 inbound Japanese boys and girls, ages 12-21, coming to Colorado through the 2012 inbound Colorado-Japan Teen Exchange. Hosting dates are July 23-Aug. 18 or July 25-Aug. 18.
This program is coordinated through Colorado State University and has been running since 1975.
Host families do not need to be a member of 4-H and may reside in urban, suburban or rural settings throughout Colorado.
They may share a room with their host sibling. Matches are made on the basis of same sex and closeness in age, as well as some common interests.
Note: Host siblings may be as young as nine to match with a 12-year-old Japanese participant.
All participants are 100 percent medically covered with 4-H insurance and may participate in host family vacations, camping trips, youth camps.
They are expected to become part of the family, including attending church, helping with household chores, follow house rules and participate in other aspects of U.S. daily life.
The program covers costs for the exchange. Each participant has his/her own spending money.
“It’s a good program,” said Rob Baughman.
For more information, contact Baughman at 878-4191, or contact Courtney Loflinat 970-491-2711 or by email at courtney.loflin @colostate.edu.