5104 N Louis River Way, Tucson Arizona 85718 USA
Arizona Lions International Youth Exchange
WELCOME TO ARIZONA LIONS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE
SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE
LIONS INTERNATIONAL CAMP OBJECTIVES
Promote Lions Ideals
Officially adopted by The International Association of Lions Clubs in 1974, the Lions International Youth Camp Program fulfills the First Object of the Lions.
To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
The objectives of the program are:
- To bring young people of different countries into meaningful contact with each other
- To permit the sharing of ideals and cultural viewpoints
- To promote international understanding and goodwill, and to work toward the goals of world peace and human understanding
- To develop leadership potential in outstanding youth
- To encourage respect in young people for the thinking of others
Arizona Lions Youth Exchange Camp Dates (2026)
APPLICATION TIME FRAME: December 2025 to March 2026 (NOTE: COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE FOR OUTGOING OUTGOING ARIZONA YOUTH ONLY).
Arizona Lions Youth Exchange will not have a hosted camp this year.
However, we will send out Arizona youth to camps within the USA and to other parts of the world. We will continue to accept Arizona application referrals from clubs for youth from families who can fully fund their teen’s trip. Most importantly, there will be a new focus asking Arizona clubs to sponsor underserved, academically responsible youth ages 16 to 22. These underserved youth would never have the opportunity to participate in a Lions youth exchange without our efforts to fund their experience.
We are asking Arizona clubs to fully or partially fund their referrals. The number of Arizona youth traveling to other counties is totally dependent upon funds raised in support of this program. The Board is optimistic that with additional assistance we will be able to provide high quality experiences for outbound youth.
1. OBTAIN A REFERRAL FROM YOUR LOCAL LIONS CLUB. YOU MAY BE FULLY FUNDED BY YOUR FAMILY RESOURSES OR REQUEST SCHOLARSHIP AS AN UNDERSERVED YOUTH WITH SOLID ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY.
2. OBTAIN A LETTER OF REFERENCE FROM SCHOOL COUNSELOR, ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR YOUTH NON-RELATED LEADER.
3. WRITE A LETTER OF INTEREST STATING THE REASON WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO REPRSENT ARIZONA AS AN AMBASSADOR TO AN OVERSEAS COUNTRY OR ANOTHER USA STATE.
4. CREATE A LETTER OF INTRODUCTION TO YOUR POTENTIAL HOST FAMILY TO INCLUDE: FAMILY CULTURAL BACKGRUND, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY PHOTOS, SCHOOL EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE GOALS, EXTRACURRICULAR AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES. BE CREATIVE TO HELP YOUR HOST FAMILY UNDERSTAND WHO YOU REALLY ARE AS A PERSON. YOUR LETTER MAY INCLUDE PHOTOS.
5. EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY BE A YOUNG ADULT AND GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL, WE REQUIRE YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO ALSO SIGN THE APPLICATION.
6. YOU MUST BE QUALIFIED FOR A USA PASSPORT. THE APPLICATION MAY BE SUBMITTED PENDING OBTIANING A PASSPORT BY JUNE 1ST.
6a. Complete the XLS Application Online and Copy the Signature page with Student's, Parent/Guardian, and Sponsoring Lions Club completed signatures. Scan and submit with the completed first three pages. The Youth Coordinator, YEC, Lion Tony will add the remaining signatures when submitted to the three top countries of choice.
7. SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO arizonayouthexchange@gmail.com
ACT QUICKLY AS THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF FOREIGN SLOTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR.
CALL LION TONY, ARIZONA YOUTH EXCHANGE CHAIRPERSON FOR GUIDANCE AND QUESTIONS AT 520-850-6725.
NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION
YOUR DONATION CAN HELP SEND ARIZONA YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING TO COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD AND SUPPORT ARIZONA YOUTH CAMP ACTIVITIES
