Availability: Short Term & Long Term
THE CHALLENGER FAMILY
Port Carbon, Pennsylvania
**A placement is only confirmed and reserved once communication with the team has taken place and the match has been officially approved.
Family Members:
- Graduate-level education
- Full-time employment
- Occupation: Science Teacher at local high school
- Trade school graduate
- Full-time employment
- Occupation: Restaurant Owner
- College Student
- Occupation: Part-time at home during academic breaks
Family Description:
Mr. and Mrs. C are a lively, experienced couple based in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania, with over twelve years of hosting international students. Mrs. C teaches science and brings warmth and a love for learning to the household. Mr. C runs his own restaurant and is present mornings and evenings.
Their son is pursuing a degree in Musical Theater in Philadelphia, and the family makes regular trips to see his performances. Sunday evenings feature a lively board game night with close friends.
Board games and card games
Sports and following Philadelphia teams
Theater and performing arts
Travel and day trips to Philadelphia
House Details:
- Home Type: House (Detached)
- Bedrooms: 8 | Bathrooms: 4
- Student Bedroom: Private
- Pets: No
- Transportation to School: Bus, Car
Spacious detached home in Port Carbon, Pennsylvania. Eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. Private student bedrooms with bed, desk, and storage. Fully equipped kitchen opening to dining area. Cozy living room for games and evenings. Thoughtfully arranged after years of hosting.
Facilities:- ✓ Fully Equipped Kitchen
- ✓ Laundry area
- ✓ Wi-Fi
- ✓ Heating
- ✓ Family Spaces
About The Area:
Port Carbon is a close-knit borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Quiet, safe, and community-oriented with easy access to schools, shops, and parks. Rich in history and natural scenery. Nearby Pottsville offers dining and shopping; Harrisburg is accessible for broader connections.
Local Area Facilities:
Public transportation
Local schools
Parks and green spaces
Grocery stores
Restaurants and cafés
Shopping areas
Hospital
Family-friendly neighborhood
Meals
With a restaurant owner in the family, food is taken seriously. Meals are home-cooked, hearty, and shared together whenever possible. The family enjoys variety and is happy to incorporate dishes from the student's own culture.
House Rules
Warm but structured household. Students expected to keep spaces tidy, communicate openly, have an active cell phone plan, join the family's Life360 account, and help tidy a shared area once a week. Positive attitude and willingness to participate in family life go a long way.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed inside or outside the home.
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