Program for this year will be from Sunday, July 14, 2024 to Thursday, August 1, 2024. The San Francisco Travelling Camp will take place during that time, from July 28 to August 1.
Previously planned: Sunday, June 9, 2024 to Monday, June 24, 2024, with camp taking place at Teresita Pines.
Age requirement: Between 18 and 21 years old*
Applicants younger than 18 years old may be accepted, subject to very limited host family availability (any volunteer interacting with participants under 18 must go through YPP screening)
Official language: English
Max participants: 30
Camp fee: $600.00 USD
Prospective students should complete the linked application, and email to md4cayep@gmail.com
A complete application packet should include:
Completed application form, endorsed by your local Lions club and District YCE chairperson
Passport photo
Passport
International insurance card
Family photo
Introduction letter to host family
If accepted, further information and instructions on payment will be provided via email.
The following is the standard schedule. Some students may have negotiated a modified schedule, that will be listed in your official acceptance letter if applicable:
July 14: Arrival flight to airport closest to assigned host family
July 14-28: Host family stay. Itinerary during that time will be set by the host family or district
July 28: Travel to camp, by car from Northern California, or by flight to SFO from Southern California
July 28-August 1: Camp San Francisco (Napa, CA and South San Francsico, CA)
August 1: Travel from camp and departure flight from SFO
July 22-28: Shorter host family stay, then joining with the standard schedule above.
August 1-August 8: Host family stay. Itinerary during that time will be set by the host family or district. Will not join with the standard schedule above.
External: For more information on the program at an international level, please visit the Youth Camps & Exchange page and subpages on the Lions International website.