3Rivers Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 She is looking for a pen pal in New Zealand, to be exact. :lol: But I'm sure any country outside the US will do. Anyone know of organizations that help kids to find a pen pal and also regulate it somewhat? This is totally new territory for me. I never had a pen pal. I'm not thrilled about the idea of exchanging addresses with strangers. DD is 11 and I think another girl generally in the same age range would be nice. Any info is appreciated. I did a search on this forum and what I saw was from 2008 so thought I'd check again. Thanks! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Well I have an 11yo boy and we live in Malaysia. I know you said you were looking for a girl but I promise he still doesn't "like" girls in that way yet. :D And he would be happy to be her penpal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Post NEW ZEALAND in your title... you may find a friend right here! My son collected stamps for a cub scout project. I was on a scrapbooking board that worked like this one. I posted the idea & got responses from atleast 7 countries. It was beautiful & so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Jamie I'm not in NZ but I'm from NZ. I could probably quite easily get a penpal for your DD if you would like me to ask around. Do they need to be home educated because that might be a bit harder. But I could probably get an Australian homeschooled girl around that age if that would help. There is a Deb on the board in NZ though, she might know someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rivers Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Wow you guys are AWESOME! I'll talk to DD tomorrow and see which way we're going with this. Thanks! Back later. :auto: Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgilli3 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 My DD is 10 1/2. We are Australian, but living in the UAE if thats any good to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I had a penpal from New Zealand for YEARS when I was in elem./middle/high school and college -- want to know how I got her? I wrote a letter telling about myself. I chose a town. I addressed the envelope "To Any 5th Grader in Otaki, New Zealand, Australia." Et voila! A few months later I got letters from an entire 5th grade glass, and one girl (the one I corresponded with) wrote me separately (correcting my geographical error! "New Zealand is NOT part of Australia!"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I had a penpal from New Zealand for YEARS when I was in elem./middle/high school and college -- want to know how I got her? I wrote a letter telling about myself. I chose a town. I addressed the envelope "To Any 5th Grader in Otaki, New Zealand, Australia." Et voila! A few months later I got letters from an entire 5th grade glass, and one girl (the one I corresponded with) wrote me separately (correcting my geographical error! "New Zealand is NOT part of Australia!"). :lol: You'd be surprised how many people still seem to think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I had a penpal from New Zealand for YEARS when I was in elem./middle/high school and college -- want to know how I got her? I wrote a letter telling about myself. I chose a town. I addressed the envelope "To Any 5th Grader in Otaki, New Zealand, Australia." Et voila! A few months later I got letters from an entire 5th grade glass, and one girl (the one I corresponded with) wrote me separately (correcting my geographical error! "New Zealand is NOT part of Australia!"). What a story! Someone at the post centre must have had a kid in grade 5 and passed it on. That's cool, like a message in a bottle, but a bit more reliable. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 What a story! Someone at the post centre must have had a kid in grade 5 and passed it on. That's cool, like a message in a bottle, but a bit more reliable. :) Rosie If I recall, I tried this more than once. I remember a boy from Santa Monica, too ... yeah, I figure it went the post office, then they passed it along to a school. I'm not in touch with either of these two anymore. *Lightbulb moment!* Off to facebook!!! :driving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I am in NZ, south island. My youngest is a 13 year old boy, no use for you, but pm me if you want me to find a pen friend for you. I'll take the request along to the next HS event, and I have a few likely young ladies in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeinnz Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Hi there My daughter has just turned 11 in July, and we live at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. PM me if you are keen. Ange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I just had to update ... while I couldn't find the NZ gal on Facebook, I did find another penpal that I used to write to last night! I'd gotten him by addressing the envelope "To any 7th grader in Santa Monica, CA" and we wrote for several years. It's been more than 25 years since we've corresponded though, and I found him pretty easily. Very fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennC Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 this reminds me of when our family moved when I was 7. About 3 months after we moved I got a letter from my next door neighbor girl, also 7. The "envelope" was a piece of yellow legal paper folded the way a 7 old would fold it. It had a stamp in the return address place and in her own handwriting waid to jenny in big sandy from jaime in great falls turns out the post man's wife was soon to be my 3rd grade teacher and piano teacher, and she played bridge with my new step-mom It really IS a small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Rivers Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Darla, that is so cool! JennC what a great story! I'm waiting to hear from someone who responded to see if things work out. Thanks again, everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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