Field trips

Attend EMM's annual Global Fair in mid-July. This cultural event features food, music, and interactive activities for children.

Attend music/art/dance shows at local universities to see how people from other cultures express themselves.

Volunteer with your children at Immerse International (formerly known as Millersville International House). Call 717 872-7085 to find out about specific opportunities.

Put your vacation money toward a visit to a missionary family in another culture.

Volunteer together at Water Street Ministries in downtown Lancaster.

Attend day camp, family camp, or other family fun events through Kids and Cultures.

Visit Lancaster’s Central Market. Listen for other languages. Can you identify all of them? How many different cultural foods can you find?

Visit Chinatown or Little Italy the next time you travel near a major city. Include time to explore, shop, and eat in these cultural hubs.

Attend a travelogue with your children. Find announcements of travelogues in your local newspaper or on a website featuring local events.

Attend the International Children’s Festival sponsored by Ten Thousand Villages each summer at the Ephrata store. Visit tenthousandvillages.com for details.