There is the chance that you may experience disappointments. These may be due to living arrangements, unmet expectations, language difficulties or cultural differences. They may also be due to unpredictable changes in the weather. The National Park Service is not responsible for conflicts, accidents, sickness, or the weather, and cannot be associated with any payments for accommodations and services. The NPS does request suggestions from visitors that participate in this program so that we can continue to improve the program.

If this brief description of our program sounds interesting to you, please email us for any additional information you may need at npsa_administration@nps.gov (please write HOMESTAY in the subject) we will do our best to answer all your questions about this new and exciting association between Samoan villages and the National Park and park visitors. We will do everything we can to match visitors with the cultural opportunities that they most want.