Community Outreach

Click on one of our programs under the index, and read below about HI-Chicago’s community outreach programs.

Community Outreach Index
Cultural Kitchen Program
Exchange Neighborhoods
Travel Scholars
Youth Education Programs
Student Center/Center Advisory Board
Girl Scouts
World Travel 101
USA Travel 101

Cultural Kitchen Youth Outreach Program
Celebrates the Cultural Spice of Life! Throughout history and around the globe, people have gathered around a meal to meet, to plan, to settle disputes, to make friendships, and build community. In that spirit of understanding, Hostelling International – Chicago established the Cultural Kitchen Youth Outreach program. Cultural Kitchen, click here.

Travel Education – Get out and see the world!
A specialty of Hostelling International is travel education. Several workshops and lectures are presented regularly. Informative travel programs are offered in addition to educational topics which include Traveling Solo, Women Travelers, and for the beginning traveler. World Travel Resources, click here.

Student Center at HI-Chicago
With the presentation of a valid Student ID Card university and college students are invited to use the "center" and participate in all hostel-organized programs and activities. Visiting students will find a center enriched by international travelers. For the Student Center, click here.

Girl Scout Troops
Hostelling engenders a spirit of adventure, interaction, and discovery. Hostels provide a setting that is safe, clean, environmentally sensitive, comfortable, and friendly. Troop leaders will find hostel stays are easy to plan, affordable, and fun. Troops find hostels to be a great place to build friendships, develop a sense of community, and meet international travelers. HI-Chicago offers an array of program options to add to your adventure. Girl Scouts, click here.

Youth Education Programs
HI Chicago has a strong commitment to bring the world to the youth of Chicago through our outreach programs. We educate our youth about intercultural awareness and understanding. Youth Education, click here.

For more information about the outstanding educational youth programs at the hostel, please contact:

Community Outreach Index
Cultural Kitchen Program
Exchange Neighborhoods
Youth Education Programs
Student Center/Center Advisory Board
Girl Scout Patch
World Travel 101
USA Travel 101