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All of our Group Homestay students have complete medical insurance, spending money and a program filled with classes and
paid excursions. Most students are fluent in English.
Oregon
Salem/Keizer – July 5 to July 20, 2007: Please join Japanese students from Toyama International High School.
Students from Toyama have been coming to the Salem/Keizer area for over 10 years. We always have a blast with these
outgoing, talented students. Students will attend class five days a week and families are welcome to join us on our trip
to the Oregon Coast. The study center is located in the Salem/Keizer area.
Contact either Susan at 503-390-1418 for Keizer, Peggy at 503-845-9351 for Mt. Angel, or Kim at 503-931-0564 for Dallas
for more information.
Salem/Keizer – July 20 to August 8, 2007: We welcome Japanese students from Meguro Seibi Gakuen High School
located in Japan's largest city, Tokyo they have been come to the area for the last 20 years. The study center will be
in the Salem/Keizer area. We will enjoy a tour of the State Capital and historic Elsinore Theatre, and hiking at Silver
Creek Falls. Join us to learn about their culture and language.
Contact Etta or Mary at 503-390-1418 for more information.
Salem/Keizer – July 21 to August 18, 2007: Welcome Japanese students from a variety of cities in Japan. The
study center will be in the Salem/Keizer area. These students will attend class five days a week to improve their English
and adjust to the American culture before departing for their own 10-month Academic Year Program throughout the U.S.
Contact Taunie at 503-931-8105.
Albany/Corvallis - July 7 to August 2, 2007: Welcome Chinese students from the beautiful city of Chongqing. This
is your chance to bring an exciting new person into your home this summer.
Contact Kathy Lawrence 1-877-356-2154.
Salem/Keizer – July 14 to August 9, 2007: Please join us in welcoming Chinese students in two locations South
Salem and West Salem. These students will attend class 5 days a week with ½ and full day excursions interspersed. Join us
in exploring the area with this great group.
Please phone either Janet at 503-362-5944 for West Salem or Ann at 503-588-2392 for South Salem.
Eugene – July 21 to August 18, 2007: Korean students will be staying in the Eugene area and attending classes 5
days a week to improve their English and adjust to life in the U.S. before departing for their own 10-month Academic Year
Program.
Contact Ann at 1-541-434-1245 for more information.
Lyons – July 23 to August 14, 2007: Lyons will be the host city for South Korean students. These students will
attend class 5 days a week with ½ and full day excursions interspersed. They will enjoy visiting surrounding parks, the
State Capital and the Oregon Coast while learning more about the American culture and language.
Please contact Becky at 503-507-5844 for more information.
Washington
2007 Arriving Groups:
Sumner/Bonney Lake - September 18 to September 28, 2007: Sumner will be the
host city for Japanese students from Kurayoshi High School. We have a blast with this fun group.
Please phone Gaile at 253-564-8291 for more information.
2008 Winter and Spring Groups - Hosting Opportunities in Washington State:
Hoquiam/Aberdeen - March 1 to March 31, 2008: High school students from
Okinawa, Japan will join American students for classes two days a week. One day each week they will explore WA and OR:
Seattle, Mt. St. Helens, Astoria and the beaches. By hosting a foreign exchange student you will help them improve their
English skills and learn about our American custom and culture. Learning about the Japanese culture and Okinawan way of
life with be an adventure for your family. Please join us.
Phone Jennie at 800-861-5523 for more information.
Tacoma/Puyallup/Spanaway/Parkland - January 28 to February 12, 2008: These
areas will host Chinese students from Beijing. You and your family will learn about China while hosting and helping these
high school age students improve their English skills. Please join us by hosting a foreign exchange student.
Phone Jennie at 800-861-5523 for more information.
Summer 2008 - Join us this summer as a host family for a foreign exchange student coming to Washington State:
Gig Harbor - June 29 to July 26, 2008: Chinese students from central China
(Chongqing) are coming to town. This is your chance to bring an exciting new person into your home this summer. Your
teens can attend classes with the students and learn a new culture as the students learn about the USA.
Contact Wendy at 253-858-6969 for more information.
Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater - July 18 to August 9, 2008: We will welcome Chinese
students from the central Chinese city of Chongqing. The study center will be in downtown Olympia. They will enjoy walks
to the Farmer's Market and the State Capitol. Join us to learn about their culture and language.
Contact Marnie at 360-956-9757 for more information.
Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater - July 30 to August 15, 2008: Please join Japanese
students from Gotsu High School for 16 days of fun in the sun. The study center may be in downtown Olympia. The students
will attend class five days a week and you are welcome to join us on trips to Mt. St. Helens, Seattle and to a Mariner's
Game.
Contact Christie at 360-459-3450 for more information.
Port Orchard - June 29 to July 26, 2008: Chinese students from central China
(Chongqing) will be arriving in Port Orchard, Washington. This can be your family's summer adventure. Your teens can
attend classes with the students and learn a new culture as the students learn about the USA.
Contact Val at 360-471-3614 for more information.
Port Orchard - approximately July 29 to August 26, 2008: Japanese students
from the English Language School GEOS will be arriving. We have fun activities planned that include trips to Hurricane
Ridge, downtown Seattle and touring the State Capitol in Olympia.
Call Yvonne at 360-874-0292 for more information.
Tacoma/Puyallup/Spanaway/Parkland - Approximately July 23 to August 8, 2008:
Host families from these areas will host Chinese foreign exchange students from Beijing. They will improve their English
skills and also enjoy trips to Mt. Rainier, Seattle and Olympia.
Phone Jennifer at 253-770-4625 for more information.
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