Opportunity to expose your children to another culture -- Compass USA is looking for host families

I recently got an email from Shelby Davison of Compass USA, asking that I forward her request to our members.  I have not worked with Compass USA and The Little Gym does not endorse their organization.  If you're interested in learning more, please contact Annette (Clackamas) at 503.481.4125, Becky (Clackamas) at 360.892.4212, or Lana (Oregon City) at 503.709.6108.  The Compass USA website can be seen at: http://www.compass-usa.net/.

Compass USA is an organization that facilitates home-stays for American and International students to further the growth of international understanding.  They currently have a group of 25 Okinawan high school boys and girls coming to Clackamas and Oregon City July 21-August 18 and are looking for host families who would be willing to open their hearts and homes to these students.

From Shelby: 

"This is a rewarding opportunity for families of all ages to have an international experience without even leaving home. Many of the families that have participated in this program have developed life long friendships with their students and have even visited their students in Japan."

"From July 21st to August 18th, Oregon City and Clackamas will play host to nearly 25 Okinawan students eager to improve their English and learn about American culture. This group of young girls and boys (ages 13-17) will spend their four weeks in the Oregon City and Clackamas area both participating in academic classes and enjoying weekday field trips around the community, including excursions to the Oregon Coast, Fort Vancouver, Seattle for a Mariners game, and the Columbia River."

"What makes this stay truly special for the students is the opportunity to live with a local family. Host families throughout the community open their homes to these international visitors, and by doing so open themselves up to a singularly enlightening cultural experience. While the Japanese students get a chance to learn about life in an American family, their host families are given a similarly special chance to learn more about life in Okinawa."

"This cultural exchange is a life-changing opportunity for everyone involved. If you’re interested in hosting a bright and inquisitive student from Okinawa, please contact Annette (Clackamas) at 503.481.4125, Becky (Clackamas) at 360.892.4212, or Lana (Oregon City) at 503.709.6108."