The Virginia-Costa Rica 4-H Exchange Program is an exciting, cross-cultural experience for high-school youth with an interest in natural resources. The exchange is conducted much like a traditional interstate 4-H exchange, where a 4-H group in one state contacts a 4-H group in another state, and the two agree to host one another in their homes. The result is a rich experience that centers on youth interaction and total immersion in a new culture.