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Host an Italian Teen for 3 Weeks!

Explore beautiful Italy from the security of your own home - make a friend for life who you can visit!

An amazing educational opportunity is coming to MA through WEP summer program with Italy! Sign up to host one of the 14 Italian high school teenagers coming to our area on July 12th. Each student will live with the local family for 3 weeks to discover the daily life of the American people. During the weekdays the students will have a rich ‘camp-like’ enhancement program, organized by a local WEP teacher. The students will attend English classes, go on sightseeing trips to Boston and local attractions and will form nice friendships learning about America and themselves. These amazing boys & girls passed rigorous screenings to be selected for the program and will come with full medical insurance. Families are only asked to provide a room (can be shared with a teen sibling) and meals at home.

Host one of these young ambassadors and get a new son or daughter for life! Explore magical Italy without leaving your home by interacting with your student, practicing your language skills and learning about the beautiful culture that you could visit. Families with younger children can give them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an older sibling & a role model, while teens will benefit from learning from each other. Families without children, retirees, empty nesters and single persons are eligible to apply. The students prepared delicious recipes to share with their hosts and will be happy to treat you to some amazing authentic dishes. If interested, please email Nora at info@wep-usa.org for more information. Make a difference for our student, your family, and your world!

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