NEW! SWISS Experience Trip to SWITZERLAND

This experience will be accepting a maximum of 10 high-school girls (age 14-17) from Toronto. We will be travelling to Zug, Switzerland (a beautiful town nestled between Zurich and Luzern). Each teen will have the opportunity to experience Switzerland while living with an expatriate family (fluent in English, although not necessarily first language). They will learn first hand the joys and challenges of making global moves from their teen counterparts. They will learn many of the skills we teach at Power4Teens by living with a family that approaches change and challenge with an open mind and has embraced the meaning of adaptability. They will learn first-hand all that Zug (and the surrounding areas) has to offer by exploring the cities of Luzern & Zurich, hiking local mountains, water sports on Zugersee lake, taking local transit and visiting special places of interest. Our hope and idea of living with a host family is to bring the world closer together, by creating lifelong relationships with other teens and their families for the ultimate experience of a lifetime!

Our multi-activity schedule will run Monday to Friday 9:30- 4:30pm with opportunities to meet as a group throughout the week. Each traveller will have the opportunity for free time and to spend time with their host family. Travellers will be hosted by families with an equivalent age child where possible. All meals and excursions are included, airfare is not included. 

Shyanne McPherson and Charlie Page will be facilitating the program with experienced local guides to provide greater in-depth knowledge of the area and culture.

Applications and acceptance onto the program is based on a first come basis and suitability for the experience.

Requirements for applicants:

• Must be in Grade 9 – 11 (14-17yrs)
• Must be intermediate to advanced fitness level (will be required for hiking, and site seeing around the city on foot)
• Must submit an introduction video of the applicant and their family to be selected into program (we will do our very best to pair all teens up by age, personalities and common interests)
• Must have a positive attitude, open to trying new things, enthusiastic about travel and meeting new friends
• Must be fully vaccinated and 2nd vaccine received at least 14-days prior to our dates of travel
• Must adhere to the guidelines regarding COVID-19 testing prior to flight to ZRH and return
• Must have a valid Passport - valid for at least 6 months from our travel dates

Application Video:

This video is for us to get to know you and understand why you would like to be considered for this program. The video should  include: 

• An introduction to who you are and why you would like to be a part of this program
• What you hope to learn from this Swiss Experience
• What connection you have to Power4Teens (if any)
• Fears and/or worries that you have about travelling overseas
• Any special accommodations you may have so the host family can prepare (eg. food allergies, pet allergies or challenges with being away from home etc.)
• A brief introduction to your family, including pets!
• 3-minute video maximum 

This video does not need to be professional quality, just something fun to show us your authentic self, your interests, likes and dislikes and your character traits! Don’t think of this video as another project, think of it as an opportunity to show us and your potential host family who you truly are. 

All applications are subject to approval and suitability by Power4Teens based on maturity, enthusiasm and understanding for this Teen Experience. Applications will be sent to Charlie at SUP & Surf Zurg to find a family match. 

On approval to the program the P4T Teen can independently set up a family zoom call to discuss the trip.

APPLICATION VIDEO DEADLINE: JANUARY 1ST 2022