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Welcome to Project Children
Denis Mulcahy, Chairman of Project Children
Contact details for Project Children and our co-ordinators in the U.S.A. and Ireland
The heart of Project Children
U.S. states participating in Project Children
Differences between Northern Ireland and the States, such as weather, money and the words we use
Safety and host family rules and advice
Advice on things to pack, not pack and what to do on your day of departure for the summer of a lifetime
The plane journey and what happens after landing at J.F.K.
An American friendship letter to Northern Irish parents
A visit to the exhibition held at Queen's University, Belfast during February 2002
Our current I.T. project
The story of children flying to Washington with American Eagle
A four week programme held in Washington D.C. for 13 college students from Northern Ireland
Construction trainees from Northern Ireland spent two months in America helping to build houses
American kids travel to Derry to play soccer with Northern Irish
Teaches kids about the theatre and each other
A sample of some of the children who have returned to the U.S. to continue their education
HOST FAMILIES
THE HEART OF PROJECT CHILDREN

American host families come in different sizes, colours, and religions. They may appear a wee bit different from families in Northern Ireland, but they do have one thing in common: They love children and they love their families!!

America is a very large country with many different climates and geographies. Because the summer is usually quite warm with temperatures ranging from 27c to 30c degrees, life during this season is typically casual. When they're not at work, many Americans like to spend their time camping, biking, playing sports, swimming, visiting the mountains and beaches, and enjoying the outdoors. Others like to stay inside (close to the air conditioning!), enjoying television, videos, games, and computers. Most enjoy a mix of outdoor and indoor activities.

When you visit America this summer expect to become "part of the family"! You may share a bedroom with your host brother or sister. You will be asked to share with the family chores (keeping your bedroom tidy, clearing off the dinner table, tossing the trash into the outside bins, or feeding the family pet). Everyone in the family helps!!

During the six-week visit, you may take part in your American family's holiday (vacation). This could be a trip to visit relatives in another state, a cam ping trip in the mountains or beaches, a visit to an amusement park, or simply day trips to the local swimming pool or miniature golf course. Each family is different in the way they enjoy their summer holidays. You must be careful NOT to compare your summer with a Northern Irish friend. Everyone's experience will be different because every family is different. So relax, enjoy what comes, and have a great time!