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The following information is generalized and compiled from questions posed to the agents and interviewers in Denmark. Although camp staff from Denmark may or may not have had these experiences/beliefs, Camp America wishes to share this general information with our Camp Directors.

Health

1. Most common inoculations
   Pertussis, tetanus, dyptheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella.
2. Innoculation for TB (Tuberculosis)
   No
3. Free health service
   Denmark has a free health service.
4. Cost and regularity of visits to the dentist
   Regular visits are made – public health sector pays 50%.

Education

1. Percentage of 17 year olds enrolled in secondary schools: 83 (compared with 79 in the US).
2. Number of bachelor’s degree recipients per 100 people of typical graduation age in 2003: 38.6 (compared with 33.4 in the US).
3. Alternatives chosen if not attending university
   Vocational training and then finding a job.
4. Start and finish of the academic year
   Starts in August and ends Mid-June

English Language Skills

1. Is English a compulsory subject in the schools in your country?
   Yes
2. Description of the study of English in schools e.g. from what age English is taught, how many years is English compulsory, courses focused on written or oral skills
   English is taught from age 10 in the 4th grade. Compulsory for at least 6 years. Focus is on both written and oral skills.

Childcare

1. Common attitudes to and types of discipline for children
   Children are never spanked – it is illegal in Denmark.
2. Physical discipline of children
   No.

Religion

1. Most common religions
   Protestant
2. Practice of religion by young people
   Few young people practice their religion regularly.
3. Would a young person choose to practice a religion that is different than her family's religion
   Very rare
4. Common religious practices e.g. special practices or dietary restrictions
   None

Telephone

1. Telephones in the home
   All families have telephones in the home.
2. Would most parents/family speak English well enough to take a message from an American Host Family?
   Most of them.
3. Computer or e-mail access
   Approximately 80% now have access to e-mail either at home or at other locations.

Diet

1. Attitudes to eating meat
   Most people eat meat.
2. Vegetarianism
   This is not very common.
3. Other common dietary traditions
   None

Miscellaneous

1. Freedom of their family to socialize and date
   Yes
2. Curfews at home
   Not when they are older than 16 years.
3. Sharing household chores
   Young people are used to having to help in the home.
4. Diversity of population
   No – but gradually more and more immigrants are entering the country.
5. Main characteristics of the people
   Independent with strong family relations.