My name is Becky Jarrell. I am the Lions Club International Youth Exchange Chair for Georgia. I’m passionate about this incredible program and I’d like to invite you to learn more about the Lions International Youth Exchange Program.
TRAVEL ABROAD
There are typically over 100 summer camps held by Lions Clubs around the world for youth ages 16-22. In the past few years, we have sponsored students to travel to a dozen international countries. In 2022, we are sponsoring 3 Youth Ambassadors to participate in summer camps in France, Belgium, and Spain. Most 2022 camps are currently full, but it’s not too early to think about 2023. We’d like to sponsor 10 students in 2023.
(Note: Georgia students who have participated as a host family or as a “US Welcome Ambassador” in previous years will get first preference for travel abroad applications.)
PARTICIPATE IN GEORGIA YOUTH EXCHANGE CAMP
The Georgia Lions also hold our own two-week leadership/cultural exchange camp (July 10-23). We will be hosting 12 international youth (ages 17-19) in Atlanta/Savannah. ***New this year, we are also accepting applications for two Georgia youth to be the “US Welcome Ambassadors” and participate in the Georgia Lions Youth Exchange Camp with our international students.
HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FOR ONE WEEK THIS SUMMER
The week prior to our camp, we coordinate for the incoming international students to stay one week with a Georgia host family so they can experience “real life” in our community (and get over jet lag!). This is a fabulous experience for your family to learn a little about their country too. We need Georgia families to share Southern hospitality and host an international student from July 2-10.
If you want to learn more, click here. I also encourage you to come to an information session this month (see dates here).
Warm regards,
Lion Becky Jarrell, Georgia Lions Youth Exchange Chair
lionbeckyjarrell@gmail.com
770-355-7726
