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.
York Twinning Association participated in two successful exchanges Summer 2023. Please check our September newsletter, the Adult French exchange and German student exchange for photos and information. We are looking forward to hosting a group of German students and chaperones when they visit York from October 13th to October 28th. We are always looking for new members! Membership forms are available on our website if you are interested in joining and 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
Plans are in the works for German adults to visit York Summer 2024. Committee members are also working on plans for upcoming student exchanges to France and Germany Summer 2024. Information will be posted soon for anyone interested in hosting the German adults. Information will be posted soon for students wishing to apply to be part of the Summer 2024 exchange programs.
Newsletter - Tête à tête
For the latest York Twinning news, check out our Newsletter page.