August 15, 2025
States’ 4-H International Exchange Announces Outbound Programs for 2026
Five International partners have agreed to host U.S. 4-H’ers for outbound exchanges in the summer of 2026. Kansas 12-18-year-olds, at the time of the exchanges, are eligible to participate in one-month exchanges beginning in June and July with accepted applicants from other states. Destinations include Costa Rica, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Argentina. All exchanges include a homestay with a host family. Japan’s Labo offers a month-long study program in Tokyo with another family (prior to the 4-week program) for older participants, making it an 8-week offering. Argentina 4-H is offering a program of Spanish study and group activities, along with a homestay with a Cordoban local family next year. Adults, 25 and over, may apply as chaperones for each of the groups.
Flyers are available describing each program, listing dates and approximate costs on the Kansas 4-H website: States' 4-H International Exchange Program. A link to the Outbound Exchange Application should be posted by September 1, 2025. For more information, contact Mary Kay Munson, Kansas 4-H Exchange Coordinator, at 785-375-3189 or mkm2@ksu.edu.
Kansas applications are due online by November 1, 2025, through the States’ 4-H web-based application. The online application includes reference forms and photo requirements. Applicants will be expected to participate in interviews and a first orientation on November 21, 2025, in Junction City. Details will be communicated to applicants after November 1.