Participant Information

Participation in a Lions International Youth Camp and/or Exchange is often a life-changing experience. The Lions International Youth Camp and Exchange Program is not conducted for tourism, education, or employment. Instead, it is a unique cultural learning opportunity. Most exchanges last about four to six weeks.

Types of Youth Exchanges

Exchanges: Host family stays can be arranged in any of the more than 190 countries in which Lions clubs exist. Most exchanges last between four and six weeks and the participant (ages 15 to 21) stays with one or more host families. Participants experience life as part of the host family and enjoy excursions with the host Lions club.

Camps: One or two week long camps bring together young people (ages 17 to 21) from around the world. Camps usually include a host family stay (exchange) that lasts between one and four weeks. More than 100 Lions youth camps in about 39 countries are held each year. Activities vary and can include visits to places of historic or natural interest, sports, and country presentations by camp participants.