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 Destinations -
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As it is only a
short flight to
New Zealand
groups of Exchangees leave from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to fly to
Auckland or
Christchurch, depending on whether
your host families are located on the North or
South Island.
A
highly recommended feature of the New Zealand program is the availability of an
International Youth Camp at Rotorua from approximately 27th December.
This is an additional cost of approximately NZ$600 plus bank fees.
If attending the
Youth Camp, host families will be in the North Island commencing in the
Wellington area and moving north ending up around Auckland after the Camp,
otherwise host families are located in the South Island with the first families
being in Southland finishing the hosting generally around Christchurch.
The
exchange is for approximately 6 weeks during the Australian School Holidays
departing early December and returning mid January. Six weeks of exciting new
experiences in a new country, living with a host family sharing their everyday
life and learning a new culture. You can expect to have two host families for a
period of three weeks each, or in some cases more host families for a shorter
time with each.
The
Program Cost includes almost everything including - International Air Fares,
Airport Taxes, Travel/Medical Insurance, all internal travel within the host
country, and Administration charge, Lions Youth Exchange Backpack, name badge
and Lions Youth Exchange Trading Pins.
All Lions Youth Exchangees are required to wear the Youth Exchange uniform which
includes a navy and green Lions Youth Exchange Polo Shirt, smart jeans or Navy
slacks, Black shoes.
You
need to nominate through your local Lions Club to apply for the Lions Youth
Exchange Program. If you are unable to make contact with the local Lions Club
you will need to contact the Lions Youth Exchange Program Chairman to establish
a contact.
Excellent and thorough supply of information is available through Lions Youth
Exchange Program Chairmen, Lions Youth Exchange District Chairman and the local
Lions Club. All applicants attend a daylong District seminar and a pre departure
seminar
Applications for Youth Exchange must be made through your local Lions Club and
be received by the 30th June with a $500 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit.
We suggest approximately $1,000 for spending money and gift buying.
Departs early December. Returns Mid January. Approximate cost $1500
For further information,
contact MD201 Lions Youth Exchange Program Chairperson -
Incoming Jan
Evans 
Jan_evans@ozemail.com.au
Outgoing
Helen Topp
hlntpp0@gmail.com
