Welcome to our Dutch Lions Youth Exchange Program
In 2025 we hope to welcome you together with around 90 other international campers.
Agelimit: 17 - 20 years on the 1st of July in the year of participation
Campfee: € 100,-- to be paid in advance by Paypal and or other international payment system
Airport of arrival and departure: Amsterdam Airport
Program
First you will stay with your host family. They will welcome you at the airport when you arrive. They will also take you to the youth camp site after the homestay-period.The camp staff and junior staff will arrange that you will arrive at the airport (or at the train station) in time for your departure.
Your hostfamily opens their heart and house for you. They like to communicate with you, do not use your mobile phone to much. Also let them know you enjoy your stay with them. Together with the camp staff, junior staff and the Lions clubs, the camp director prepares an interesting programme. Everyday a Lionsclub will showcase you the sportive or cultural activities in their region. Do show them your appreciation afterwards. In the evenings during camp the Country presentations will be held. Before you leave for the Netherlands, put your PowerPoint presentation about your country together with some photos on a USB stick.
All participants will be informed about their stay in the Netherlands by mail. More information about the three Dutch camps will be on this website (see Dutch Camps in the menu) from May onwards. In addition, you will be invited by your junior camp staff to join the camp Facebook page. Candidate campers can mention their preferred camp, BUT, the final decision which camp you will allocated to will be made by the Dutch Youth exchange committee.
Homestay
The length of your homestay depends on the country you come from.
For Europeans, homestay is from Saturday July 12 to Sunday July 20. You will be guest of one family.
For Overseas, homestay is from Saturday July 5 to Sunday July 20. You will be guest of two families.
CAMPS
All our Dutch camps will start on Sunday 20 July and end on Wednesday 30 July 2025.
We hope you all will have a great time in the Netherlands!
The board of the Dutch Youth Exchange