Host FAQ
How many students will stay with us?
That is mostly up to you! We require that you host at least two students, and housing placement depends on a lot of logistics, but we will place up to as many as you indicate you are able in your home. We have many who just host 2, and some that have up to as many as 12! You can also let us know if you have a preference for hosting guys are girls based on your house setup or family situation and we will do what we can to accommodate that.
When will we know who we will be hosting?
We cannot guarantee when you sign up that we will be able to place students in your home for the conference. It depends on how many students we have come that need housing, allergies and dietary restrictions, transportation logistics, etc. About a month before the conference we will be in contact with conference updates, housing needs, and keep you in the loop if any adjustments need to be made. We will let you know as soon as we can whether you can expect to host students, and give you your students’ names, contact info, and what school they are from about 2 weeks before the conference, along with any other important details.
Is it only students who attend SICM and need a host for the week?
No! We also have staff and interns from other campuses that travel with their students and need a host for the week. We will let you know if you will be host staff, students, or a combination of both. If you happen to know someone who is attending and would like to host them, you can indicate that on the sign up form! We’ll do what we can to accommodate requests.
Do I have to drive them to the church each day?
No, we take care of all the transportation. The only time you need to drive them is after the opening reception on Saturday – and if you don’t have enough room in your vehicle, we can help you out with that too!
What if there is a night we can’t be home?
No problem – once all the students are placed, we give each host a list of all the host families. You could see about sharing meals with another family (one night their students come over to your house, and vice versa another night), or if it’s just for part of the evening, your students might not mind a little down time on their own. You can always feel free to ask us to make arrangements for them if you’re not sure what to do!
What about food allergies?
We try to match up students with major food allergies to host families that are able to easily accommodate special diets. We will let you know about any allergies or restrictions that your students have.