Here is what this program offers to youth:
– The opportunity to live and work in a French-speaking community in Québec for 6 weeks
– Paid, full-time summer employment in the non-profit sector (camps, child care, museums, etc.)
– A reciprocal homestay – youth are hosted in each other’s homes to deepen the cultural exchange
– The support of local YMCA staff, who also coordinate weekly group activities
– New relationships and friendships that continue beyond the duration of the program
– More information can be found at https://www.ymcagta.org/swse/en