Sister Cities General Information - International travel is back! Exchanges for the selected 8th grade students are for Shimukappu, Chamonix, and Bariloche for the 2023-24 school year. If you are in 7th grade now and are interested in a 2024-25 school year exchange with Bariloche, Argentina; Abetone, Italy; or Shimukappu, Japan, the application process will be announced in November. Student and City Coordinators will be checking travel and safety restrictions as we move into the next school year. We are currently planning to travel for all upcoming exchanges.
In order to apply and participate in the Aspen Sister Cities Middle School Student Exchange Program, student applicants must be enrolled in Aspen Community School/Discover Compass, Aspen Country Day School, or Aspen Middle School at the start of the 7th grade school year. Additionally, students must maintain enrollment in 7th and 8th grades throughout the exchange cycle in order to be eligible exchange participants.
The Aspen Sister City Committee is a non-profit organization run by a Board of Directors. The committee meets at 5:00 p.m. the second Thursday of every month (except July) either online/virtually or in the City of Aspen Sister Cities room. The public is invited. If you wish to join an online/virtual meeting please email us at info@aspensistercities.com to request an invite.
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General Informational MEETINGS are held in November and/or December. Please attend if possible.