States’ 4-H partners with Korea 4-H to offer Korean youth the chance to stay with an American host family for one month. Participants in this program are both boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 16.
Korea 4-H is was founded in the wake of the end of the Korean War. Since the 1950s Korea 4-H has grown and developed into a leading youth organization with over 70,000 members.
How Can I Apply to Host?
The application window to host a student from South Korea is open! Click on the Apply today button below to find out if your state is participating in this summer’s South Korea Short Term Summer Host Program. For information on other programs please visit our Short Term Summer Programs page.
Dates: July 21-23 – August 16-18, 2025 (dates vary depending on the state)
In-Country Partner: Korea 4-H
Host families and their visiting student will have the opportunity to participate in arrival and departure events with other host families from their state.
Basic Timeline:
2024 Program
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| | Fall 2024 | Students Apply for the Program |
| | Winter 2024 | Students are selected |
| | February-June 2025 | Host families are identified and matched with Students |
| | June 2025 | Students attend Departure Orientation |
| | July 21-23, 2025 | Students arrive in their host states |
| | July-August 2025 | Students live with host families |
| | August 16-18, 2025 | Students depart USA |