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.
For Hosting Families, click Hosting (Northbound) to filter the results below.
For Traveling Students, click Student Traveling (Southbound) to filter the results below.
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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December 2017
January 2018
Information Orientation
Information Orientation for interested travelers & parents – Southern Oregon Time: 2:00 - 4:00 Location: TBD Contact Jane Rubio @ 541-659-5515 if interested.
Find out more »February 2018
Chaperone Interviews
Will be held prior to or after Student Travel Orientation The date, time and location are tentative. Please check back for updated information.
Find out more »October 2018
Host Family Application Due
Host family Application Due
Find out more »November 2018
Host Family Orientation – Salem
Anderson Rooms A & B at the Salem Public Library
Find out more »December 2018
Host Family Orientation – SE Portland
Host family orientation in the Annex.
Find out more »Costa Rican Group Arrives
Costa Rican group arrives 1st Session Family Pickup
Find out more »Ticos Arrival in Oregon- First Session Families ONLY.
*FIRST SESSION FAMILIES ONLY* Ticos are flying via Mexico City this year. Arrival is expected at 10:05 PM. Keep a watch on the flight tracker. Meet in baggage claim near international arrivals. Please check in with Lauren upon arrival at the airport.
Find out more »January 2019
Change of Families – 1st session families 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.
Find out more »Change of Families – 2nd session families 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 II Host families have lunch, watch a presentation by the group and meet your Tico/a and take them home.
Find out more »Chaperone Applications Due
Postmarked or emailed by January 15, 2019
Find out more »Optional Informational Orientation- Salem
Optional Informational Orientation Salem Public Library Anderson Room B
Find out more »Optional Informational Orientation- Portland
Informational Orientation Taborspace- The Annex
Find out more »February 2019
Travel Application Due Date
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
Find out more »Costa Rican Group Departs OR
Costa Ricans Depart Oregon 2nd Session Host Family bring student to airport.
Find out more »Getting to Know You Orientation
UPDATE: Due to the threat of inclement weather this orientation has been postponed to Feb 24th at 11 am at South Salem. Getting to Know You Orientation REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS Lunch Provided
Find out more »March 2019
Student Interviews Orientation
Student Interviews Orientation REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS Bring your own lunch and snacks to share!
Find out more »April 2019
Group Presentation Learning Session
Group Presentation Learning Session REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS The date, time and location are tentative. Please check back for updated information.
Find out more »May 2019
Overnight Orientation
Overnight Orientation Please bring your lunch and other assigned documents.
Find out more »June 2019
Parent/Student Final Orientation
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.
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