Army hopes higher bonuses will attract recruits

[kgoerz]

Anyone know of any programs kids can get involved in where they can spend some time in another country. I am talking high school age. Something like exchange programs. If I ever spend time a a fairly safe place I would like to get my family to spend time there. For the military they have to increase the Base pay and benefits period. Bonuses work but not in the long term.

[x SF med]

Keith-
there are Student Exchange Programs and Summer Overseas programs - I have no clue what they're called anymore but you might want to check wit hthe kid's schools to see what's there.

[Rumblyguts]

Mr. Kgoerz,

I'm no expert on exchange programs, but in addition to schools, various civic organizations also do exchanges. I believe the Rotary Club has an exchange program, but I haven't had any experience with it. I know for certain that YMCA has an exchange program as well. Through the latter, I've worked with staff from Africa, Europe, and Central America.

Hope that helps,
Bill

Links:
Rotary International, Youth Exchange: http://www.rotary.org/programs/youth_ex/

YMCA: http://www.internationalymca.org/
Note: The ICCP prgram seems to be the most widely used.