2026 Traveler Information

The Application Deadline for 2026 is February 16th! – Please visit the Application Page to submit an application.

Tentative Travel Dates for 2026: Saturday June 13 – Saturday, Aug 8

Attend an ONLINE INFORMATION SESSION to learn more and ask questions

Dates for Zoom Info Meetings TBD
Link to ZOOM meeting: bit.ly/ORCRmeeting

Orientation Schedule for 2026

In order to ensure a successful immersion experience, all travelers must participate in Orientation sessions. These sessions help to prepare students by

providing information about Costa Rica
providing an opportunity to developing a relationship with the Chaperone and fellow travelers
equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to adjust to a new culture, family, and school
practice language and communication skills to utilize during the immersion experience
provide an opportunity for the Chaperone and committee to determine how to best support each individual

Orientation Schedule 2026

WHEN	WHERE	WHY
Saturday 2/22/26 from 10 am – 3 pm	Home of Jennifer Gingerich, Hosting Director Off I-5 between Portland/Salem,	Get-To-Know-You Orientation
Sunday 3/15/26 from 1 pm – 3pm	On Line Zoom Quick Link: bit.ly/ORCRmeeting	Student Interviews – includes shoe box talk and Costa Rica Presentation
Students notified of acceptance/travel status before Spring Break
Saturday 4/18 at 12 pm – Sunday 4/19 at 2 pm	Drift Creek Camp, Meet in Lincoln City	Overnight Orientation – team building, Costa Rica Information,
Sunday 5/24 from 12 pm- 7 pm	Home of Jennifer Gingerich, Hosting Director Off I-5 between Portland/Salem	Thank You Presentation and Final Preparations Parent Meeting Potluck
Sunday 6/7 from 1 pm-3 pm	Zoom Quick Link:bit.ly/ORCRmeeting Meeting ID: 854 7293 3051. Passcode: ORCR	Final Orientation W/Parent/Guardian

Payment Schedules for 2026

After the Interviews in March, students will be informed of their travel status within a few days. If and when a student is accepted to travel, you will be required to pay the travel fee of $3,100.00.

Payments can be paid in 3 installments:

April 1 – $1050.00
May 1 – $1050.00
June 1 – $1000.00

Please send payments to our treasurer, Dan Green, 123 Barclay Ave., Oregon City, OR. 97404. If you have any questions about your payments you can email Dan directly at greentreefarm@msn.com

Need-based scholarships are available. You can use the following form to apply for assistance. Financial Assistance Form

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