Summer 2008 - Join us this summer as a host family for a foreign exchange student coming to
Washington State:
Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater - June 23 to July 18, 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.
Gig Harbor - July 12 to August 8, 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.
Port Orchard - July 12 to August 8, 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 - July 23 to August 19, 2008: Japanese students from Okinawa will
be touring the city, living with host families and learning about our culture. Join us for a fun few weeks…you too can
learn about the Japanese culture and travel to Japan without leaving your home.
Call Erin at 360-876-3313 for more information.
Gig Harbor - July 21 to August 13, 2008: Host families from the area will host Chinese foreign exchange students from Chongqing. 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.
Shelton, Allyn, Belfair - July 16 to August 1, 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 Barbara at 360-427-2640 or Danielle at 360-275-1158 for more information.
Puyallup/Spanaway/Parkland - July 21 to August 13, 2008: Host families from the area will host Chinese foreign exchange students from Chongqing. We have fun activities planned that include trips to Hurricane Ridge, downtown Seattle and touring the State Capitol in Olympia.
Call Gaile at 564-8291 for more information.
Steilacoom - July 29 to August 12, 2008: Please join Japanese students from
Gotsu High School for 16 days of fun in the sun. The students will attend class five days a week and you are welcome to
join us on trips to Seattle and to a Mariner's Game.
Contact Kristina at 253-584-4014 for more information.
2009 Winter and Spring Groups - Hosting Opportunities in Washington State:
Hoquiam/Aberdeen - March 1 to March 31, 2009: 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, 2009: 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.
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