The Education calendar is published weekly. To submit information e-mail features@record-eagle.com; fax 946-8632; or mail to 120 W. Front St., P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685-0632. Items should be received at least two weeks in advance.
CLASS REUNIONS
St. Francis High School class of 1973, Class party July 14, Boone's Long Lake Inn deck, 5-8 p.m. Cash bar. Contact Steve Robinson at 929-4837 or e-mail srobin5187@hotmail.com.
TC Central class of 1940, 39th reunion July 25, 1-5:30 p.m., Elks Club TC. Members of the class and their spouses/guests invited, as well as members of the classes of 1939 and 1941. Invitations will be sent to classmates with addresses on file. Those who may have had a change of address should contact Margaret Dobson at 946-5717.
TC West class of 1999, 10-year reunion Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m., Traverse City Country Club. Music, eats, cash bar, adults only, $25 per person. For details and a Class Reunion Payment Form/RSVP visit www.tcwest99.com/ by July 11.
Traverse City Senior High class of 1989, 20-year reunion Aug. 8, 5- 9 p.m., Kilkenny's Irish Pub, 400 West Front Street, Traverse City. For details and tickets, visit www.tchs1989.myevent.com/
TC Central class of 1979, 30th reunion Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Crown Golf Course. Seeking volunteers and local sponsors; call Tracey Dreves (Kelly) at 392-6307 or Kevin Jaeger at 342-6340. Visit www.northernresource.com/tc-class-79 for ticket information and event details.
Mother of Our Savior grade school (Detroit), All class grade school reunion Aug. 15 at Monaghan's K of C in Livonia. Call Joe McCauley at (734) 420-2898 for more information.
TC Central class of 1959, monthly meeting. Call Pat, 938-0287 or Kay, 947-5399.
TC Central class of 1958, luncheon, noon, second Wed. of month; TC Elks, 625 Bay St., TC.
MEETINGS
Leelanau County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel, July 15, 11:55 a.m., Bluebird Cafe, Leland. Speaker is Friends of Sleeping Bear chairman, Kerry Kelly, planning the Port Oneida Fair Aug. 7-8 in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Call 271-3689.
Christian Young Adult Network, July 18, 6:15 p.m., Evening Prayer at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, followed by dinner at a group member's home. CYAN is 18-35 year-old Catholics dedicated to growing in their faith. Family friendly; children welcome. Call 633-2097.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
This year's theme is "Be Creative." Visit your local library to sign up.
Kalkaska County Library, July 17: 3:15 p.m., Acting Up Theatre Co. children's program at the Senior Center.
Peninsula Community Library, July 16: Making Rhythm with Ric Evans; drumming. For details call 223-7700.
East Bay Branch Library, Read books! Get prizes! For details visit www.tadl.org/branchmemberlibs/ebay.html or call 922-2085.
Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Fridays at 10:30 a.m. until Aug. 14.
Central Lake District Library, All ages welcome. Wednesdays, July 1-29, 2-3 p.m. For details call Dick Williams at 544-2517.
Jordan Valley District Library, Five weeks, ages 5-12. All programs free. July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sue Harrison's Palamzoo Puppets. July 15-21, Library Scavenger Hunt. Call 536-7131 or visit http://jvdl.info for details.
Interlochen Public Library Summer Reading Club, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 17-July 22, July 29-Aug. 5.
Glen Lake Community Library, Weekly programs featuring a variety of activities for kids and families, including music, local authors, nature activities, magic, and more. For the complete lineup, visit www.glenlakelibrary.net, or call 326-5361.
Summer CAMPS AND CLASSES
Northport Covenant Church free summer day camp, July 13-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. K-6 (entering in fall 09). Music, crafts, games and puppets. Registration is required at LCMDayCamp.EventBrite.com.
KidzArt Favorites I, By popular demand, some of the all-time favorite activities will return: "Think...hamburger" and the chance for a democratic vote for one of our other curricula. 2 hour class for ages 6+. July 14, 1-3 p.m., $24. KidzArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register by calling 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Frankfort Farmers Market Leather Working, July 25 Artisan Leather-Working demonstration for all ages at 11 a.m. Ongoing special children's craft throughout the day for $5 donation. For details visit frankfortmich.com/currentevents. Open Space Park, 7th-9th Streets, along the Waterfront.
Pathfinder School Day Camps, June 29-Aug. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parent-child Nature Discovery for 3 year olds; Young Explorers for ages 4-5; Discovery for ages 6-8; Adventure for ages 9-12. For weekly session information and pricing, visit www.thepathfinderschool.org (click on Summer Programs) or call Leisa Hankins at 995-3800.
Draw*Paint*Sculpt A, Varying lengths of camp. Create drawings and use new paint techniques, sculpture of wire armature w/papier mache, and create a piece of functional art. Ages 6+. July 15-16, 9 a.m-noon, $59; July 20-24,1-4 p.m., $130. KidzArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register by calling 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Nature Day Camp, For ages 4-12 at the Boardman River Nature Center. Weekday morning ( 9 a.m.-noon) or afternoon (1-4 p.m.) sessions, July 13-Aug. 21. $75 per student, per week. Space is limited; register early at NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Draw*Paint*Sculpt B, Varying lengths of camp. Create drawings and use new paint techniques, sculpture with a foil armature completed with polymer clay, and create a piece of functional art. Ages 6+. July 20-24, 9 a.m.-noon, $130. July 28-30, 9 a.m.-noon, $90. KidzArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register by calling 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Grass River Natural Area, Scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis for children 4-10 to attend the entire five week series, Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon, July 8-Aug. 5. Nature Nuts (4-6) and Nature Explorers (7-10) discover the plants and animals that live in the natural area through hikes, games, crafts, activities on a different theme each week. For details call the GRNA office at (23) 533-8314.
GTACS School Volleyball Camps, July 20-22, 5th-6th: 8-9:30 a.m., 7th-8th: 9:45-11:30 a.m., at SEAS. $35 for 5-6, $40 for 7-8, Includes a camp T-shirt. Each participant must have personal medical insurance and a signed medical release (by parent/guardian). Camp is limited to the first 30 girls who get their permission slips in and paid to the GTACS Athletic Office,123 E. 11th Street, Traverse City, Mi 49684. Make checks payable to "GTACS" (no cash).
Studio 7 Arts Summer Camps, Ages 8-18, "Exploring Creative Art" two camps, July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7, weekdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 225 W. 14th St., TC. Bring lunch. $95/wk. Pre-register by July 25 at 938-5869.
Forest Lakes Bible Church Adventure Day Camps, July 27-31, ages 4 yrs.-6th grade, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Awards Ceremony Friday 2:30-3 p.m., Parents encouraged to attend. No fee; free will offering appreciated, will be used to help cover camp expenses. Pre-register by calling Sue McIntyre. Students in 7th grade or higher who are interested in helping at Day Camp should contact Sue McIntrye at 946-2118 or dasuemcintyre@charter.net.
New Horizon Montessori summer program, June 15-Aug. 20, ages 15 mo.- 6 yrs. For details or to register, call Michelle at 409-5533, e-mail michelle@newhorizonmontessori.com.
"Express Yourself" Summer Book Talk, For 6-8 graders, Weds., June 17-July 22, 1 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Story Room.
Cadillac Area YMCA Camp Torenta, on Lake Mitchell. Started June 29. Ages 3-14. Day camps 6-12; Resident camps 8-14. Preschool Explorer Program for 3-5. Teen Canoeing. Adventure Camp. Register: 421 S. Mitchell, call 775-3369, visit www.CadillacAreaYMCA.org.
2009 Girl Scout Day Camp, July 28-30, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Camp Saki, TC. Open to girls in grades K-8. $40 per Girl Scout, $10 additional for non-members, includes optional bus, snacks, drinks, backpack and patch. To register, visit www.gsmists.org. For questions or to volunteer, call 947-7354.
Power Chord Academy 2009 Summer Programs, The Premiere Rock 'n' Roll Music Camp for teens for amateur musician training. For details, visit www.powerchordacademy.com.
Take It From The Top Musical Theatre Workshops, Aug. 4-6, Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City. $270 for Music, Dance, Theatre Workshop (Pre-Teen 10-13; Teens 14-- 18). $150 for Audition Workshop July 30-- 31 (18 and older). To register visit www.whartoncenter.com/takeitfromthetop or call (517) 432-2000, toll-free (800) WHARTON.
Painting & Printmaking, Use a combination of painting techniques (water color and acrylic) and create printmaking blocks to add detail to mixed media pieces. Ages 6+. Aug 26, 27, 9 a.m.-noon, $59. KidArt Studio, Cherryland Center, Traverse City. Register by calling 421-1222 or online at www.kidzartMI.com.
Sylvan Learning Center, Summer programs, ACT/SAT prep, reading, writing, math. For details call Hillary Malone at 941-0060 or visit tutoring.sylvanlearning.com/traversecity.
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, Main Facility, 3000 Racquet Club Dr., TC. Open weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon, closed Sun., through Labor Day. For program details visit www.gtbayymca.org, 933-YMCA (9622).
NMC "College for Kids", 163 one-week learning adventures for ages 4-17. Limited financial aid available. Visit www.nmc.edu/collegeforkids or call 995-1700.
TCAPS Summer Adventure Day Camps, June 16-Sept 4 at: Cherry Knoll Elementary School (TC East Middle School), 1776 Three Mile Road; Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street; Westwoods Elementary School, 1500 Fisher Road; Willow Hill Elementary School, 1250 Hill Street. Ages 5-12 (plus 3-4 year olds at Westwoods and Willow Hill). Financial assistance available via DHS for qualifying families. For details call Sanders Frye at 933-7967 or visit www.tcaps.net/summerprograms.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Summer Movies!, July 15, 12:30 p.m., "Tale of Despereaux" (G); July 23, 12:30 p.m., "Mad Hot Ballroom" (PG). Bring a towel or blanket to sit on. Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. No charge, all ages.
Bocce Ball Tournament, July 18, 1-8:30 p.m., The Village at Grand Traverse Commons front lawn. Competitive tournament for prizes. Limited number of teams. $12 per team. Round Robin Games, fun for the entire family. $5 per person (kids play free with adult players). Picnic on the lawn! Bring picnic supplies, a dish to pass, and a beverage. For details, contact Barbara at The Minervini Group, 941-1900, ext. 18, or visit www.thevillagetc.com.
Day of Happiness Kids Party, July 18, 2 p.m., To celebrate SpongeBob's 10th Anniversary! Borders, 2612 Crossings Circle, TC. Call 933-0412 for details.
Reading with Katie the Therapy Dog, July 22, 4-6 p.m., Interlochen Public Library.
Top of Michigan Trails Council group bicycle rides, Low-key, non-competitive events over non-motorized trails and lightly traveled local roads in Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties. For details visit www.trailscouncil.org.
www.TraverseCityKids.com, Parents' guide to Traverse City. Practical ideas and engaging activities for children to experience in the Grand Traverse region.
Daily calendar, Visit michigan.momstylenews.com every day all summer for free and cheap local family events that will cost less than $10 for a family of four.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Hall of Fame, Seeking nominations at www.gtacs.org (click on the GTACS News link); or visit GTACS Business Office in St. Francis High School. Nomination packets must be received by July 15. Questions to Cindy Weber at 995-8425; e-mail cweber@gtacs.org.
Cheerleading, Seeking enthusiastic partners to establish a non-profit all-star cheerleading program in the Traverse City area for elementary age girls. Interested persons please contact Michelle at (989) 379-2627, write to Traverse City All-Star Cheer, 9881 Long Rapids Rd., Alpena, MI 49707.
Northport Public School, The walking track at the school will be open from 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily for public use.
FUNDRAISERS
Bike Benzie Ride for Kids, July 18, at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Benzie Sunrise Rotary of Beulah sponsoring. Proceeds benefit Benzie County children and the Rotary International Foundation. Metric century (62 miles), half-century (31 miles), and Family Fun Ride (3.5 miles). Metric and half century rides begin at 7:30 a.m.; the Family Fun Ride starts at 9 a.m. Registration for the metric century and half century is $35; Family Fun Ride is $22 per family. For details and registration visit www.bikebenzie.org. Volunteers to support the ride event can call 882-0791 or e-mail TJKrause1@aol.com.
INFANT/TODDLER PROGRAMS
Summer Stories and Songs, Saturdays, 11 a.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. July 18: Toucan Jam. Free of charge. For details call 932-8503 or e-mail children@tadl.org.
Wigglers Story Time, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay. Stories and fun for ages 0-5 (with parent). Call 271-3512, e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com
Children's Story Hour, Wednesdays 11:15 a.m.-noon, Devereaux Memorial Library, Grayling.
Wigglers Story Time, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, East Bay Branch Library, 1989 Three Mile Rd N., Traverse City. Includes stories, songs, poetry fingerplays and fun.
Stories, Scribbles and Wiggles Toddler program, ages 3-5, 10:30-11 a.m. Dennos Museum Center. Museum admission plus $1 art supply fee. Reservations recommended; 995-1029.
Baby and Special Needs swim classes, For details on classes through Munson Medical Center program at Premier Health and Fitness TC, call the Munson aquatic hotline at 935-6960.
North Shore Safe Kids Child Passenger Safety Inspections, 2nd Friday of each month at AAA, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 4th Friday of each month at GT Metro Fire Station #11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for appt.: 922-4843.
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
ISEA Invasive Species Research program, July 15-16, 2-day overnight program for high school students aboard schooner Inland Seas on GT Bay. $300, includes meals. For details and to register, call Inland Seas Education Association at 271-3077 or visit www.schoolship.org.
Studio 7 Arts Workshops, Pre-registration required for workshops. Forms, details and schedules online at www.studio7arts.com.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan. visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org, click on Professional Development. Call 536-3369 for details or to register.
The Neoteric Workshops, Gender-specific writing workshops for ages 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. For details or to register, contact Hillary Porter at 883-8828; e-mail editors@runawayparrotpress.com; visit www.runawayparrotpress.com/neoterics.
MUSIC/ART/PERFORMANCE
Friday Fine Arts Fun with Kat Brown, Drama, Music, Art and Dancing for ages 5-12. 1-3:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Meeting Room. Based on the story "Who's In Rabbits House?" by Verna Aardema. July 17: Dramatize the story.
Flute Lessons, for youth to adult players of all levels, offered through NMC's Extended Education, Dr. Deborah Podolka, Instructor of Flute. To register call 995-1700, or mail Dr. Podolka at dpodolka@aol.com
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, Munson Hospice House, Call for times. Grief support for children and adolescents experiencing a life-threatening illness (their own or a family member's). Art, music therapy, gardening. Family, group, individual sessions available; mailing programs/services for youth in schools. To register, call 935-8492.
Crooked Tree Arts Center, classes and events. 461 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey; call 347-4337 or visit wwww.crookedtree.org.
SPECIAL CLASSES/EVENTS
Firefly Frenzy, July 15, 8:30-- 10 p.m., Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. Explore the world of fireflies. Bring your own firefly container (plastic jars with holes punched in the lids work great), or use one of ours. All fireflies will be released afterwards. $5 donation suggested. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Boardman River Nature Center Volunteer Orientation, July 16, 5:30-7 p.m. All ages welcome. Interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the Grand Traverse Conservation District and Boardman River Nature Center? Learn how to get involved. $5 donation suggested. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
Manga Book Club, ages 13+, July 17, 7-8 p.m., July 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Storyroom.
Invasive Species Work Bee, July 18, 9 a.m.noon, location TBD. Recommended for adults and teens. Join the GTCD Land Management staff to help improve our local parklands. We will work to remove invasive plant species and clean up trails. A donation of $5 is suggested. RSVP to Robin Christensen at 941.0960 ext. 20, or rjohnson@gtcd.org.
Summer Adaptive Sports Day, July 18, Children, teens and adults with disabilities, along with their families and friends, invited to enjoy water skiing, tubing, boating, sailing, kayaking and canoeing, hand-cycling on the TART Trail, and activities in the Grand Traverse Area Children's Garden. Lunch provided. Pre-registration is required. $10 for members, $15 for non-members, $25 for families. Partial scholarships available upon request. For details and registration forms e-mail ggotts@mhc.net or call Sue Gotts at 935-5782.
Wildlife Corridors, July 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Boardman River Nature Center. All ages welcome. As new wildlife mature and begin to expand into new territory, hike along the Boardman River and join the discussion concerning the need for wildlife corridors. Be prepared to hike 2 miles. $5 donation suggested. For details visit NatureisCalling.org or call 941-0960.
TADL BATL Multi-Game Open Play, July 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., all ages. Traverse Area District Library.
Beach Bards, by Heart Storytelling, Poetry, and Music, Friday Nights at 10 p.m., Children's hour at 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 28 on the beach at The Leelanau School, 1 mi. NE of Glen Arbor on M-22. Donation: $1 per person.
Lanphier Observatory Public Star Gazing, 14" Telescope, Video and Constellation Identification Lessons. Wed. & Thu., 10:30 p.m. to midnight, through Aug. 27, (weather permitting) on the beach at The Leelanau School, 1 mi. NE of Glen Arbor on M-22. Adults: $3, students: $2.
Reading groups, Up North Kids Book Store TC, every Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Age specific, visit http://upnorthkidstc.blogspot.com for details.
Tween Book Clubs, for boys and one for girls, ages 8-12. Boys club Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Girls club Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Up North Kids Bookstore, TC. $5 per week includes snack, crafts. Join anytime. Call 946-2665 to RSVP.
Stone Circle/Crescent Woods gatherings, Fridays through Sept. 4, 8 p.m. Poet Bard Terry Wooten performs family friendly poetry, storytelling and music around a fire at the newly-built Crescent Woods amphitheater, 3600 Five Mile Road, behind Unity Church, TC. Concessions available. Everyone invited, rain or shine. For details call 938-9587 or 943-9198.
icon Learning, 20 min. overview of tutoring system Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and again at 1 p.m., 221 Garland St. Suite J, TC. Bring lunch and learn about this new educational approach.
GT Bay YMCA Recreational Gymnastics, Classes will meet once a week for six weeks (except Advanced 2 Flyers which meets twice each week), through the week of July 27. PreTeam and Team classes are ongoing with a monthly payment plan. Some classes require coach recommendation for enrollment. Y Gymnastics Center, 1100 Woodmere, Suite A, TC. Registration info and forms available at www.gtbayymca.org, or call Betsy Van Deinse at 929-2869.
SCHOLARSHIPS/CONTESTS/AWARDS
Michigan Green Chemistry Governor's Award, Deadline extended to July 15. For details and a copy of the nomination packet, visit the Department of Environmental Quality Web site at www.michigan.gov/deqgreenchemistry, or call toll-free at (800) 662-9278.
Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, for children of U.S. service members who have been killed or permanently disabled in an operational mission or training accident, or who are currently classified as POW/MIA. Apply early at www.fascholarship.com/ or call (800) 475-6620. Deadline July 31.
Borders "Train Like an Astronaut" Sweepstakes, through July 27, customers can visit www.borders.com/moon or astronomy.com and enter for a chance to win a four-day trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a Family Astronaut Training Experience; One 1st Prize: Meade 6"ETX-LS telescope; 10 2nd Prizes: one-year subscription to Astronomy magazine; 10 3rd Prizes: astronomy calendar from Astronomy magazine.
COLLEGE/ADULT
EDUCATION
Early fall registration, Kirtland Community College and the M-TEC Kirtland-Gaylord enrolling for the 2009 fall semester, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 13-17. Fall classes start Aug. 22. For details, call (989) 275-5000, ext. 284, or visit www.kirtland.edu.
TBAISD Adult Education Program, evening classes to finish high school diploma at the Career Tech Center. No charge. On-site child care. Call 922-7826.
West Shore CC, Schedules at www.westshore.edu (click "Campus Web"). Printed schedule, curriculum guide, registration, financial aid info at Campus Center or call 845-6211, ext. 5946. Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL), non-credit continuing education for adults. Call Patti Davidson at 843-5830.
Baker College of Cadillac, For details e-mail Mike Tisdale at mike.tisdale@baker.edu or call Admissions at 876-3100.
Manistee County School Management Co-operative, Schedule of classes at Kaleva Norman Dickson School District site: knd.k12.mi.us; Bear Lake Schools site: bearlake.k12.mi.us; Onekama Consolidated Schools site: onekama.k12.mi.us. Call 477-5353 option 6.
Construction courses and workshops, carpentry, heating/air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, electrical, woodworking at NMC's M-TEC. Call 995-1700, stop by Suite 102 at the University Center; visit nmc.edu/ees.
NMC University Center, registering for selected bachelor completion programs, graduate and certificate programs. Call 995-1777; registration for community (non-credit) classes call 995-1700; visit www.nmc.edu/ees/.
FOOD SERVICE
Traverse City Area Public Schools Summer Food Service Programs, Meals will be served at Suttons Bay Migrant, 310 Elm St., Suttons Bay, from June 17-Aug. 4: breakfast 8:15-8:45 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; snack 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Meals will be served at Traverse Heights Elementary, 933 Rose St., Traverse City from June 16-Sept. 4: breakfast 7:30-8 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free meals will be made available to all children 18 years of age and under, or those up to age 26 enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency. The meals will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
ASSE International Student Exchange, Now accepting applications from host families. Also participating in the FLEX program, to bring Russian students to the U.S. For details call Marilyn Elston at 590-2788 or (800) 677-2773; visit www.asse.com.
Frankfort Rotary Exchange Program, Available to all Benzie Co. students, 15-18, interested in living and studying abroad for one year and residents interested in hosting an exchange student for 4-6 months. Application process starts in May. For details visit http://www.csrye.org.
Elk Rapids Rotary Youth Exchange, Seeking host families for three months or more for a female student from Thailand and a male student from Germany. Contact Ed Schindler at eschindler@rwbaird.com
Aspect Foundation, To become a volunteer host family, contact Pam Woolcott at 944-2620 or 264-6105. Information about students is also available at www.aspectfoundation.org.
CASE Exchange Student Program, Darshan Gulati of Traverse City is the Area Rep. Darshan will aid the nonprofit program in finding families to host exchange students, and offer the families support through the school year. Students have an allowance, but need families to offer home life and guidance. For details call (732) 688-8363
Youth For Understanding, Students arrive in August! For detailed information to see if hosting might be right for you, Call Field Director Barb Wisney at 421-1904, e-mail bwisney@yfu.org.
Cultural Homestay International, Host a high school student from Europe, Asia or South America for a school year through CHI, a non-profit educational exchange organization. Contact Lisa at (877) 706-2508 or chilisa@chinet.org
Center for Cultural Exchange, Student foreign exchange programs, work/travel programs and travel abroad programs. Visit www.cci-exchange.com for details.
STS Foundation, Local families are invited to host international exchange students, ages 15-18, coming to the area this fall to attend local high schools for the 2009-10 school year. Host families are responsible for providing meals, a place to sleep and a nurturing and safe environment. All types of families are welcome to apply to host including empty nesters, older couples, young couples, families with/without children and even single parents. For details call (800) 522-4678 or e-mail info@stsfoundation.org.
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