Yamate Japanese Exchange Host Family Application

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We are thrilled that the tradition of the Japanese Exchange can resume from April 12-26, 2024!

For the 2024 exchange, we are looking for host families for 20 pairs of same-gender Japanese students that will attend Eisenhower, and 20 pairs of same-gender Japanese students that will attend Davis. For the 2024 exchange, Japanese students will not attend other high schools.

We have a few different options for hosting.

Family Overnight Host (One Week Only): If you are a host family, this option is available for those who only have the availability to host two same-gender Japanese students for one week, instead of the two full weeks the Japanese students are here. Your Japanese students will then be hosted by another family for the other week.
Family Overnight Host (Full Two Weeks): If you are a host family, this option is available for those who want to host two same-gender Japanese students for the full two weeks they are here (April 12-26, 2024).

As a host family, you will be their family and do everything that a parent and family would do for their own child and you will reap the rewards of a friendship for a lifetime.

Please apply using this form. We will contact you for an interview, and then with confirmation of your hosting arrangement. For more details, please go to www.ysd7.org/YamateExchange

Only adults who are responsible for the household where the Japanese students will be hosted are eligible to apply. Students - please ask your parents to apply if you are interested in hosting.

Questions? Contact the Yakima School District at 509-573-7000.

Email *

What type of host role are you applying for? *

Family Host (ONE WEEK): I am a parent/guardian wanting to host two Japanese students in my home for ONE WEEK

Family Host (TWO FULL WEEKS): I am a parent/guardian wanting to host two Japanese students in my home for TWO WEEKS

Leisure Host: I am interested in assisting host families for a day or two.

If you selected Family Host for ONE WEEK, which week would you prefer. *

First Week (April 12 - April 19)

Second Week (April 19 - April 26)

No Preference

Name of Primary Host *

Please list the names, ages, and genders of all household members.

If they are school-aged, please also include school and grade level.

All adult (18 or older) household members will need to submit identification and undergo a background check. Are you willing to comply with this safety precaution? *

Yes

Other:

Address *

Primary Phone Numbers *

Which high school would you prefer that your Japanese students attend (IKE or Davis are the only options for the 2024 exchange)? *

Davis High School

Eisenhower High School

Would you like to specify a gender preference for your Japanese exchange students?

Female

Male

No Preference

Have you previously hosted a foreign exchange student (from any program)? *

Yes

Other:

Student day hosts are available to host families who do not have children at IKE or Davis, and will need assistance during the school day with their exchange student(s). Will your family need student day hosts?

Yes

Other:

What kind of sleeping arrangements will you have for your Japanese students?
*

Two empty beds.

One double-size, or larger bed shared by two Yamate students.

Other:

Required

What are you and/or your families' interests? Examples: Playing board games, watching movies, going for a hike, fixing dinner together, traveling, etc.
*

Do you have pets?
*

Yes

If you have pets, please list pet types. This is necessary to avoid placing a student with animal-related allergies in your home.

Does anyone in your household smoke?
*

Yes

I am interested in getting more involved with the Yamate Exchange Program (committee work, volunteering where needed, etc.). Please contact me to help.

Yes

Other:

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