Salem Host Family Orientation
Salem Host Family Orientation – place & time TBD
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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.
Oregon City Host Family Orientation
Oregon City Host Family Orientation 6:00 pm Ogden Middle School, 14133 S. Donovan Rd., Oregon City
Portland Host Family Orientation
Wilsonville Public Library-Rose Room 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesPortland - Monday, Dec. 5 7:00 - 8:30 pm Tabor Space - Muir Hall 5441 SE Belmont St. (located inside the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church) Parking lot on corner of SE 54th & Belmont
Ticos (Costa Ricans) Arrive in Oregon
Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United StatesPortland International Airport Delta #1191 arrives PDX 10:44 pm from LAX First Session families meet outside of security area closest to the arrival gate by 10:30
Ticos Leave Oregon
Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United StatesPortland International Airport Delta #1560 departs PDX 1:00 pm to LAX (ticos need to arrive by 10:00 am)
Absolute Application Deadline
If 40 applications have been received prior to Feb 17, additional applications will not be considered
Change of Families in Costa Rica
Change of Families in Costa Rica
Home Visit Scheduling
Host family applicants will be contacted by a committee member to schedule a home visit.
Status Updates
Host Families will be emailed acceptance status.
Host Family Orientation – Southern Oregon
Club Northwest 2160 NW Vine Street, Grants Pass, OR, United StatesFor questions contact Jane Rubio @ 541-659-5515
Host Family Orientation – Oregon City
Ogden Middle School 14133 Donovan Rd., Oregon City, OR, United StatesRoom 25
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.
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.
Host Family Application Due
Host family Application Due
Host Family Orientation – Salem
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR, United StatesAnderson Rooms A & B at the Salem Public Library
Host Family Orientation – SE Portland
Wilsonville Public Library-Rose Room 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR, United StatesHost family orientation in the Annex.
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.
Change of Families – 1st session families only
Father Bernard Youth Center 980 South Main Street, Mount Angel, OR, United StatesChange 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.
Change of Families – 2nd session families only
Father Bernard Youth Center 980 South Main Street, Mount Angel, OR, United StatesChange 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.
