Lewis and Clark: Then and Now with AFS-USA
by: AFS-USA
Lewis and Clark: Then and Now is a one-week domestic intercultural experience that invites high school students to explore the historical and contemporary significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while engaging deeply with the living cultures of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Grounded in the educational philosophy of AFS Intercultural Programs, the program combines homestays, gu...
Lewis and Clark: Then and Now is a one-week domestic intercultural experience that invites high school students to explore the historical and contemporary significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while engaging deeply with the living cultures of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Grounded in the educational philosophy of AFS Intercultural Programs, the program combines homestays, guided exploration, dialogue, and reflective learning. Students will examine the legacy of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across the region that includes the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Vancouver, and Astoria. Students will live with carefully selected host families, fostering intercultural understanding through daily life experiences. Guided excursions and structured reflection sessions wi...
Program Highlights
Stay with a carefully selected host family while on program
Tour historical sites and witness the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest!
Broaden awareness and perspective of our shared history
Build power skills including critical thinking, inquiry skills, communication, and collaboration
Promote civic engagement and collaborative problem-solving through discourse
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- Portland, United States
- Summer
- American Studies
- Environmental Studies
- History
- American
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Locations
- Portland, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- American Studies
- Environmental Studies
- History
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Some high school, no diploma
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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Lewis and Clark: Then and Now is a one-week domestic intercultural experience that invites high school students to explore the historical and contemporary significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while engaging deeply with the living cultures of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Grounded in the educational philosophy of AFS Intercultural Programs, the program combines homestays, guided exploration, dialogue, and reflective learning. Students will examine the legacy of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across the region that includes the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Vancouver, and Astoria. Students will live with carefully selected host families, fostering intercultural understanding through daily life experiences. Guided excursions and structured reflection sessions wi...
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Lewis and Clark: Then and Now is a one-week domestic intercultural experience that invites high school students to explore the historical and contemporary significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition while engaging deeply with the living cultures of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Grounded in the educational philosophy of AFS Intercultural Programs, the program combines homestays, guided exploration, dialogue, and reflective learning. Students will examine the legacy of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across the region that includes the Columbia River Gorge, Portland, Vancouver, and Astoria. Students will live with carefully selected host families, fostering intercultural understanding through daily life experiences. Guided excursions and structured reflection sessions wi...
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