Celebrate your holiday with Lancaster County CIH. We are located in southeastern Pennsylvania, an area that is well known for its Amish community and scenic countryside. 

You will stay in the home of a host family and you will participate in all their activities and traditions as they celebrate the holidays.

We’ve created a web site that provides lots of photos on everything from life in a host family to photos of Lancaster County.  Take a moment to check out this site because you will find details on our group activities - which includes an incredible opportunity to learn first-hand about the Amish community by having lunch with an Amish family, visiting an Amish one-room schoolhouse, and taking a horse and buggy ride – and much, much more.

www.lutheransonline.com/lancastercountycih
Bookmark this site and visit often because there is much to see!!!

Our International Night and our New Year’s Eve party are always fun for everyone and will provide you with an opportunity to spend time with all of our student guests, host families and some of our congregational members. 

Our program hosts a small number of guests and we cannot guarantee an international mix.  However, if you want a quiet time away from the stress of college life, if you want to really get to know an American family and have some fun in the process, you will enjoy your time with the members and friends of St. John Center Lutheran Church. We are eager to share our cold winter weather and our warm hospitality.

 

Program Size	4 - 8 students
Program Type	Host Family
Accommodations	Singles - Females Only Host family accommodations may require that you share a bedroom or a bed with another CIH student.  You will be notified by e-mail if this situation applies to you and you will have the opportunity to choose another CIH program if you prefer not to share a bed or bedroom.
Program Dates	December 18, 2009 to January 2, 2010
Dress	Bring a winter coat, mittens/gloves, hat or scarf, and boots. Jeans and other casual clothing are acceptable for all CIH activities.
Suggested cash for optional personal expenses	Total of $70; plus additional money for personal purchases and souvenirs ($30 for double-decker bus tour in Philadelphia; $40 for meals while on tours, such as Philadelphia)
Airport	Details on traveling to Lancaster by air can be found at our website … click here!
Train Depot	Lancaster   (Amtrak)
Bus Depot	Lancaster   (Greyhound or Trailways)
Driving Directions	Lancaster Area
Weather Forecast	Lancaster Area  (0 to 40 Degrees F with the possibility of snow)
Local Attractions	The Amish   Philadelphia   Outlet Shopping

For insurance reasons, you may participate in activities planned by your host family or by Lancaster County CIH.  However, you will be asked to leave our CIH program early, at your expense, if you plan personal visits to other cities during the dates of our program.