Orientation Schedule for 2024
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 2024
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WHY |
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Sunday 2/25 from 9 am – 3 pm |
Off I-5 between Portland/Salem, Home of Jennifer Gingerich, Hosting Director: |
Get-To-Know-You Orientation |
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Sunday 3/17 from 1 pm – 3pm |
Zoom Quick Link:bit.ly/ORCRmeetingMeeting ID: 854 7293 3051 Passcode: ORCR |
Student Interviews – includes shoe box talk and Costa Rica Presentation |
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Students notified of acceptance/travel status before Spring Break |
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Saturday 4/13 at 12 pm – Sunday 4/14 at 2 pm |
Drift Creek Camp, Meet in Lincoln City |
Overnight Orientation |
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Saturday 5/11 from 10 am-2 pm |
Off I-5 between Portland/Salem, Home of Jennifer Gingerich, Hosting Director
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Thank You Presentation/Gifts and Final Preparations |
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Sunday 6/9 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 2024
After the Student Interview orientation, 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 $2,950.00.
- April 1 – $1000.00
- May 1 – 1000.00
- June 1 – 950.00
Need-based scholarships are available. You can use the following form to apply for assistance. Financial Assistance Form
