Another successful trip
The 2023 Youth Delegates had an amazing trip and made it back safely. .
Be sure to check out our Facebook page for all the photos
The youth homestays began in 2001 when the Lima Sister Cities Association sent the first group of eight Lima-area high school students to share American culture with Harima-cho Junior High students. The Japanese Junior High school curriculum includes the study of English. Unfortunately, these Japanese students do not get much opportunity to interact with native English speakers. The Harima-cho International Friendship Association requested a Youth Home-stay exchange to provide an amazing global cultural opportunity for both Japanese and American students. The 2001 visit was a great success. The Youth Homestay exchanges were repeated in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 as Lima sent groups of area high school students to Harima-cho, Japan. We will be offering another rare opportunity for a Youth Exchange and tour of Japan in June 2023.
How Often is this trip
How Often is this trip
How Often is this trip
Out trips are set up to be an every
other year opportunity .
We have taken a few years off due to covid, but are looking forward to heading back to Japan Summer of 2023
Where Do You Visit
How Often is this trip
How Often is this trip
We Try to make the most of each trip. We try to visit several major cities and historical sites.
On past trips we have visited Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe. Harima-cho, and more.
How is this Beneficial
How Often is this trip
How is this Beneficial
Besides becoming an international traveler,
Being chosen to participate on this trip is an honor. You are representing our city and
Allen county as a youth delegate.
This show good character and looks great on collage applications
Is there a Cost?
Are Adults Able To sign Up
How is this Beneficial
Every year the trip cost is different, One major factors that attribute to the cost is fuel prices, Which effect airline tickets.
Over the many years of doing these trips we have had total trips range from $3000-$4000.
We also try to offer scholarship opportunities that students can earn toward the trip cost
Are Adults Able To sign Up
Are Adults Able To sign Up
Are Adults Able To sign Up
Short answer - Yes. Our youth trips are geared toward our high school youth travelers.
High School applicants have the first opportunities at the avability to open trip slots. If you have free opening we allow adults to signup and they will go thru same vetting process as the youth.