Who:      

Any Douglas County 4-H member 13 years old or older as of December 31, 2011, may apply for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 cycle of exchange trips.  A 4-H family must also be willing to be a host family for consideration for participation.

What:    

• To help older 4-H members understand lifestyles of people in different parts of the United States.
• To appreciate the heritage of our country.
• To enjoy hosting and visiting 4-H members from other parts of the country.

When:   

During the summer months – one year Douglas County 4-H'ers travel and one year they host.

Where: 

A new two-year cycle is beginning in the fall of 2011 for the 2011-12 and 2012-13 exchange cycle.

How:   

All exchange members are required to earn their expenses for the program.  Traditionally this has been done through the Spaghetti Dinner in February and the Peach Sale in August.  Members who are unexcused from meetings and/or do not participate fully in the fund raising activities are not allowed to travel.

2011 Application

2011 Financial Obligation Agreement

4-H Exchange Hosted Ohio summer of 2011

Did you know Douglas County 4-H members have traveled to Minnesota, New York, and Delaware? In 2010, they headed to Ohio to learn about another state and meet new 4-Hers. In 2011, Ohio visited Douglas County.
The Exchange club is in the process of deciding what state the group will visit in 2012 and host in 2013.
Exchange is open to members 13-18 years old and requires a two year commitment as we trade hosting duties with another state over two summers.

Exchange group in Ohio in June of 2011