Rotary Youth Exchange – DISTRICT 5160
Make a world of difference!
2025-26 UPDATE
Message from Rotary District 5160 Youth Exchange Helena Meyer-Knapp
Thank you for your interest in Rotary Youth Exchange!
Many of you looking at this District 5160 Rotary Youth Exchange webpage are likely thinking about Youth Exchange for the first time. Welcome. It is true what they say: Youth exchange is not just a year in your life — it’s your whole life in a year.
Every part of you, the student, the athlete, the family member, the leader, the stranger, the teacher will gain from this year. At the same time your world is expanding, your hosts will grow too from the excitement, from your new ideas and from the goodwill and friendship everyone brings to the Youth Exchange experience.
In this part of Northern California, there’s a wonderful team of volunteers to help you every step along the way
in this adventure.
Whatever your interest in Youth Exchange — student, host parent, volunteer — check out the information on our site here, and please don’t hesitate to reach out.
It’s the opportunity of a lifetime!
Exposure to new cultures and customs is a powerful way to promote global understanding and peace. And it’s not just students who benefit – Rotary Clubs and host families do, too.
Although Youth Exchange is administered by the District, a successful exchange depends on the active involvement of Rotarians, their families and the community.
Give a young person the opportunity of a lifetime by participating in Rotary Youth Exchange!
