February 18, 2026
Pen Pal Program Opens March 1 Enroll ASAP
Last month’s Tip Sheet outlined the new Pen Pal program offered for two months this spring through States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs. This program is a good opportunity for Kansas kids ages 9-18 to interact weekly with a kid their age in a partner country as school winds down in April-May. But there are a limited number of placements. We urge those who wish to have this opportunity to register as soon as registration opens on March 1. Registration will close on March 20 if it hasn’t already depleted the international pool. To review details and register for a Pen Pal on March 1, go to States’ 4-H online registration at their website under States' 4-H International Exchange Programs.