Change of Families in Costa Rica
Change of Families in Costa Rica
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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.
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.
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.
Chaperone Applications Due
Postmarked or emailed by January 15, 2019
Optional Informational Orientation- Salem
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR, United StatesOptional Informational Orientation Salem Public Library Anderson Room B
Costa Rican Group Departs OR
Portland International Airport 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR, United StatesCosta Ricans Depart Oregon 2nd Session Host Family bring student to airport.
Group Presentation Learning Session
Dance with Joy Studios 8051 SE16th Avenue, Portland, ORGroup 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, OregonParent/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.
Deadline for Host Application
Submit host application online and email or send school permission form to hostatico@gmail.com
