About the American Exchange

 Posted 17:06:06, 01/08/08 by Stephan Nicholls, 0 comments posted  

Chelmsford District have a long association with Scouts in the New Jersey area, which has led us over the last 27 years to carry out exchanges. An exchange lasts 3 weeks with 1 week spent at camp and the other 2 weeks with English or American Hosts.

In 2008 it was the turn of our American friends to receive our hospitality. We shall be visiting America in 2010. Look out for news about the build up to our visit below.

 Off To The USA

Posted 15:15:58, 25/07/10 by Stephan Nicholls, 0 comments posted  
The 18 scouts heading off to continue the long-running USA Exchange depart on the 26th July. Keep up with everything they're up to using their Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/usaexchange) or just have a glance at the feed on the front page of the website.

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 2010 American Exchange Launched

Posted 22:07:05, 30/11/08 by Cathy Nicholls, 0 comments posted  
How do you fancy three weeks in the USA? We have a fantastic programme lined up including early entry to Disney Parks, the 100th Anniversary Jamboree and sight-seeing in Washington DC.

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 American Exchange Update

Posted 11:21:35, 08/08/08 by Stephan Nicholls, 0 comments posted  
The 2008 American Exchange is well underway. The 15 boys and 6 leaders from New Jersery have had a fantastic week at Essex International Jamboree and are now with their host families.

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 Race Night

Posted 17:32:51, 01/08/08 by Stephan Nicholls, 0 comments posted  
Host families for the 2008 American Exchange got together in May to raise money for trips when the Scouts from New Jersey visit in August 2008. Families and friends bet on the outcome of horse, dog and pig races before they were shown on DVD, they also enjoyed a ploughman's lunch buffet.

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