September 17, 2025
2026 4-H Outbound Exchange Applications Now Open
Kansas 4-H and States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs (States’ 4-H) have opened applications for outbound travel in five partner countries for 2026. There are two exchange programs to Japan. Youth ages eligible to participate in the exchanges vary between 12 and 18 at the time of the exchange, depending on the exchange program. All are 3-4 week programs with home stays in the host countries. The Japan 8-week exchange adds a month of Japan study in Tokyo before the 4-week exchange with a second family. The exchanges and projected dates are as follows:
Costa Rica—June 26-July 23
Japan 8-week—June 11-August 6
Japan 4-week—July 9-August 6
Taiwan—July 9-August 6
South Korea—July 16-August 13
Argentina--July 12-August 2
Costs and other details for each exchange may be found at www.kansas4-H.org where a flyer is available for each exchange. International airfare estimates listed are based on previous year’s fares and begin at a U.S. departure city. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the departure city. The online application may be found at the site by following this link: States' 4-H International Exchange Program
Kansas applications with included documents should be completed by November 1. Required interviews and first orientation will be conducted at Junction City on November 23, 2025. Interested 4-H’ers may contact Mary Kay Munson, Kansas 4-H Exchange Coordinator, for more information at 785-375-3189 or mkm2@ksu.edu .