Thank you for your interest in the Kanonji Appleton Partnership (KAP) Summer Exchange Program! KAP and our sister program, the Kanonji International Exchange Association (KIEA), hold a shared belief about the importance of intercultural learning using a homestay model. Through our exchange program we hope for our communities to deepen intercultural understanding and appreciation, for the citizens of Appleton to learn more about Japanese culture, and for the citizens of Kanonji to learn more about life in Appleton/Fox Cities.
By hosting for the KAP exchange program, families will:
- Become international ambassadors for Appleton/Fox Cities
- Learn about the people, culture, and language of Japan
- Build friendships that last a lifetime
KAP Exchange Program includes:
- Pre-arrival host family prepartion
- Official KAP programming (City of Appleton Day, Wisconsin Day, Timberrattlers baseball game and potluck, and farewell party)
- Informal events with other host families (e.g. trips to the mall, cookouts, movies nights)
- $50/week host family stipend
What is expected of the Japanese participant as a member of the host family:
- Act as an ambassador for Kanonji, Japan respecting the culture, customs, and habits of host family members
- Participate in family activities, dinners, and outings with host family
- Help with household chores with host family
- Share culture, language, and life experiences with household members
- Abide by host family rules, local laws, and customs
- Not use alcohol or drugs and not operate any motorized vehicles
- Attend all official KIEA events and programs
Schedule for 2024 KAP exchange
Exact dates for travel and meetings will be updated as they become available
January 2024 - Public information sessions
March-June - monthly host family prep meetings
July - Appleton/Fox Cities group in Kanonji, Japan for two weeks
July-August - Kanonji, Japan group in Appleton/Fox Cities for two weeks