Partners of the Americas Events Listing

You can find all the events and important dates for Partners of the Americas Hosting Families and Traveling Students below. If you would like to see just those events that affect your family, please use the links below.

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Please Note:

We want to do the best job we can of preparing you for your experience as a Partners traveler. In order to do so we require your attendance and full participation at orientations. Aside from the Informational Session, all other orientations are MANDATORY.

Parents are welcome to attend the January Informational Orientation. One parent for each student is REQUIRED to attend the June Parent and Student Orientation. All other orientations are students only.

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  • Optional Informational Orientation- Salem

    Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR, United States

    Optional Informational Orientation Salem Public Library Anderson Room B

  • Costa Rican Group Departs OR

    Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United States

    Costa Ricans Depart Oregon 2nd Session Host Family bring student to airport.

  • Group Presentation Learning Session

    Dance with Joy Studios 8051 SE16th Avenue, Portland, OR

    Group Presentation Learning Session REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS The date, time and location are tentative. Please check back for updated information.

  • Parent/Student Final Orientation

    South Salem High School 1910 Church Street SE, Salem, Oregon

    Parent/Student Final Orientation REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS   Applicants will practice the Thank You Presentation from 11:30-1:30. Parents are required to attend the orientation from 1:30-3:30 with their traveler.  

  • Home Visits

    Committee members will visit any applicant's home who are new to our program. Once application is submitted host family will be contacted by a committee member to schedule a visit.

  • Host Family Orientation Meeting (first option)

    Portland Mennonite Church 1312 SE 35th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Required attendance to one of the meetings by one parent and the host sibling for those who have not hosted through our program before. Lots of great information to make your hosting experience successful!

  • Host Family Orientation Meeting (second option)

    Salem Mennonite Church 1045 Candlewood Dr NE, Keizer, OR, United States

    Required attendance by one parent and the host sibling for those who have not hosted through our program before. Lots of great information to make your hosting experience successful!

  • Costa Rican Group Arrives

    Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United States

    Costa Rican group arrives 1st Session Family Pickup at Portland Airport Flight arrives at 12:15 pm - United #1938

  • Changeover Weekend – Host Families 1st Session Only

    Change of Families Location: Shalom Prayer Center @ Fr. Bernard Youth Center 900 South Main Street Mt. Angel, OR Phone #: (503) 348-1058 Purpose: Session I Host families have lunch, watch a presentation by the group and say good-bye to your Tico/a.

  • Changeover Weekend – Host Families 2nd Session Only

    Change of Families Location: Shalom Prayer Center @ Fr. Bernard Youth Center 900 South Main Street Mt. Angel, OR Phone #: (503) 348-1058 Purpose: Session 2 Host families have lunch, watch a presentation by the group and pick up your Tico/a.

  • Costa Rican Students Depart

    Second session families will bring their tico/a to airport and say goodbye! It will be a very early morning, as the flight departs at 5:00 am - United #2082. Ticos need to be at the airport by 3:00 am!

  • Payment 1 due

    Please make your 1st payment by this day. Remember, if you need financial assistance, fill out the application found on our website.

  • Departure to Costa Rica

    Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United States

    Tentative departure to Costa Rica. Exact date will be determined in the spring. The date may change if school years are extended.

  • Optional Information Session 1

    Learn about the 4 or 8 week exchange program from program volunteers and former travelers. Details about the program and application process will be discussed. We look forward to seeing you there! Pura Vida Google Meet link: meet.google.com/bvy-hjym-pzi 

  • Optional Information Session 2

    Learn about the 4 or 8 week exchange program from program volunteers and former travelers. Details about the program and application process will be discussed. We look forward to seeing you there! Pura Vida Google Meet link: meet.google.com/mju-rrzb-jkh

  • Travel Application Deadline

    Travel Applications due. All aspects of the application must be completed for an application to be accepted. Application and instructions can be found at: https://www.partnersorcr.com/travel-instructions/#travelapply

  • Getting to Know You Orientation

    Getting to Know You Orientation REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS Lunch Provided During this orientation, potential travelers will participate in a variety of group activities to get to know each other and the Partners of the Americas committee will get to know students and begin to assess their suitability to travel with the program.   Venue […]