Go Abroad
Summer Programs
States’ 4-H Summer Outbound programs provide American 4-H youth with the opportunity to travel to foreign countries for a cultural immersion experience. Outbound delegates live with volunteer host families and engage in experiential learning about a new way of life. Delegates experience aspects of daily life that allow them to more deeply understand both their host culture and their own culture. Our network of like-minded international partners recruit host families and plan enrichment activities for the delegation.
All States’ 4-H Outbound delegates participate in pre-departure orientations held in the US. Delegations are accompanied on the international flights by adult chaperones who remain in-country to provide support during the exchange. Delegates attend an in-country orientation upon arrival and prior to departing for their host families. Some programs include a summer camp or language learning elements as well.
To learn more about our current programs, please visit the country-specific pages below or contact the 4-H program contact in your state. Questions? Email ob@states4h.org.
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2026 Delegate Outbound Application
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Outbound Program Comparison
Program Costs (Additional In-State Fees may apply):
Japan 8-Week: $5,500* + airfare (estimated $2,000-$2,400)**
Japan 4-Week: $3,600* + airfare (estimated $1,600-$2,000)**
Costa Rica: $2,500* + airfare (estimated $800-$1,200)**
Korea: $3,200* + airfare (estimated $1,600-$2,000)**
Taiwan: $3,200* + airfare (estimated $1,400-$1,800)**
Argentina: $2,500* + airfare (estimated $1,600-$2,400)**
*Program cost does NOT include airfare. The airfare estimate reflects international airfare only. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own domestic airfare to and from the U.S. gateway city. The exception is Argentina, where the estimate includes both domestic and international airfare due to the specific flight itinerary.
**Airfare estimates are based on ticket prices from the past few years plus the potential for increased prices in 2026.
