Wisconsin Lions 
Youth Exchange

MD-27 Youth Exchange Participants General Program Rules

"Some basic rules for guests attending camps and family hosting in MD-27"

Youth Exchange contributes to a better understanding of people of other countries. You will take part in the daily life of host families and of a camp. Please accept and participate in learning and sharing cultures.

English is our common language. It is spoken in the families and at camp.

This program calls for an OPEN MIND. Make an effort to COMMUNICATE openly with all the people you meet. This means much more than just by responding, "yes", "no", or, "I don't know". YOU must be willing to participate. YOU are expected to be highly MOTIVATED.

You are NOT IN A TOURISTIC PROGRAM! You will get to see many fine places. Be happy to see what is offered, and do not make unrealistic requests.

BE INTERESTED in all that the family or the camp is offering, including sightseeing.

ABSOLUTELY NO STREET DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Driving motorized vehicles is also prohibited. Please restrain from SMOKING in your host family’s home and only in designated areas at camp.

EAT WHAT YOU ARE OFFERED unless prohibited by your religion or for health reasons. Dietary concerns should be agreed upon before your arrival.

Before use of PHONE, FAX, OR E-MAIL ask for permission, and offer to pay for calls by calling card or "collect". Do not abuse this privilege.

Offer to help in the kitchen, garden, etc. Keep your sleeping quarters clean and neat.

Youths must stay with the host family assigned to them and obey their rules.

Should any trouble arise between you and the family or in the camp, we will help. Any abuse of the hospitality offered can stop the program and you may be returned home at your own expense.

Culture shock may occur. DO NOT JUDGE by first appearance. Wait a few days before re-acting, and then contact your MD-27 Youth Exchange Chairperson to request a move. DO NOT CALL YOUR PARENTS

Join the CAMP NO LATER THAN 4 pm of the first day.

All campers are required to complete the whole program. No leaving the camp or group without permission.

At no time is it permissible for boys to enter girl’s premises or vice versa.

You are going to meet new friends from other countries. MIX WITH ALL OF THEM; do not form groups of the other participants of your country or language.

Be prepared to PRESENT YOUR COUNTRY to your host family and to the other campers in camp 

Bring pocket money of about $100 (U.S.) per week. There is no fee to be paid in the camp or to the host family.

Should any trouble arise between you and the family or in the camp, we will help. Any abuse of the hospitality offered can stop the program and you may be returned home at your own expense.

Culture shock may occur. DO NOT JUDGE by first appearance. Wait a few days before re-acting, and then contact your MD-27 Youth Exchange Chairperson to request a move. DO NOT CALL YOUR PARENTS.

Please write a short letter to the host family and camp leader before arrival and after return.

By accepting our invitation, you accept to do your best to follow these rules. Your cooperation will contribute to the success of our program. THANK YOU! WE ARE HAPPY TO WELCOME YOU!

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