Guatemala Cultural Program

Looking For Host Families - Cultural Exchange Opportunity with Faces & Our Cultures

Dear Denver Christian Community,

We are excited to invite you to be part of a meaningful cultural exchange experience through our partnership with Faces & Our Cultures.

This fall, we will be welcoming Guatemalan students into our school community for an eight-week cultural immersion. These students come as ambassadors of their country, eager to share their traditions while learning about life in the United States.

Program Dates:

Arrival: Sunday, October 18th

Departure: Saturday, December 12th

Throughout their stay, students will attend school, participate in activities, and fully engage in daily life alongside their host families.  All participating students are carefully selected and prepared in advance, and each is thoughtfully matched with a Denver Christian student of similar age and the same gender. 

If you would like a Denver Christian School family's perspective, please do not hesitate to reach out to Angela Nadon, who has not only been a host family here but their high school daughter, Ellie, spent a chunk of this past summer in Guatemala as an exchange student.  You can reach Angela at anadon@denverchristian.org

Introductory Videos:

Lucca Olivero: https://youtu.be/obY7nS4RC5w

Matilde Colmenares: https://youtu.be/OC2GC9Mg4yY

María Andree Guerra: https://youtu.be/6ybkRtHx7KQ

Daniela Uribe: https://youtu.be/Oqy2TluG1Es

What does hosting involve?

• Host families welcome the student as part of their family

• Sharing meals

• Routines

• Everyday experiences.

• The school supports the program by providing lunches, academic materials, and all school-related activities.

If your family is interested in learning more, we encourage you to register using the link below. Daniela, the Faces Program Coordinator, will then reach out to schedule a virtual meeting at your convenience:

https://airtable.com/app9X3LWduAo23NP8/pag1P7f75lWtcyjrw/form

We hope you’ll consider being part of this special experience!