What is the York Twinning Association?York Twinning Association (YTA) is a people-to-people exchange program, which connects individuals in the world of different cultures, regions, and backgrounds.
See History for more information. How does YTA connect people?YTA is officially twinned with Arles, France (since 1954) and Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany (since 1981), and citizens have bonded culturally and economically for many years. YTA hosts student and adult exchange trips with our sister cities for short periods of time during a calendar year.
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Please send us your stories and / or pictures if you traveled to France or Germany with the York Twinning Association or hosted students or adults from France or Germany.
We would like to spread the word that the York Twinning Association is still here, and we are working on setting up exchanges again in 2023, if travel restrictions ease. If you have stories and/or pictures to share, we would like to post them on our site and possibly in our newsletter to show people what the York Twinning Association is all about. Please visit our membership page also, if you are interested in helping our organization. Please send your stories and pictures to Ken Krause webmaster@yorktwinning.com. |
How do the exchange programs function?YTA and the foreign sister city organizations collaborate and set dates well in advance for exchange trips. Students’ visitations may revolve around school schedules and vacation calendars, whereas the adult trips usually occur during established specific times, which consider holidays and convenience. Students’ exchanges last for approximately 2 weeks, whereas adults spend about one week with their bonding families. All participants live with a family in the U.S.A. or corresponding host country. While on an exchange, tours of the geographic areas are important; local cultural activities are highlighted, native foods are enjoyed, thus friendships are easily developed and families mesh.
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How can I become involved with the YTA?
YTA welcomes interested people to attend and become a part of this enlightening experience. Organizational meetings are held throughout the calendar year. Memberships are active per calendar year and fundraisers are staged frequently.
See Calendar and Membership for more information.
See Calendar and Membership for more information.
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Each alternating month we hold a board meeting and general meeting. If you are interested in becoming involved or hearing about what is happening in the York Twinning Association, feel free to join us at any general meeting! Everyone is welcome!
If you are a member of the York Twinning Association, you are also invited to join us at any board meeting to take part in our discussions. See Meetings for more information. |
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News
We are talking with France and Germany to set up exchanges. Please click on the top right-hand corner of our webpage to access current exchange program information.
Newsletter - Tête à tête
For the latest York Twinning news, check out our Newsletter page.