Student Orientation Weekend
2026-02-07 13:00 - 2026-02-08 08:00 UTC
Student Orientation – COSI Overnight Weekend
Time: February 7th at 1 PM to February 8th at 8 AM
Location: COSI – 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Pick-Up Location: Kilbourne Middle School – 50 E Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington OH 43085
Required: All Inbound and Outbound Students
Details: This is the first mandatory weekend for outbounds and is sponsored by the Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club. It is an overnight event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee*.
We will be starting the weekend at COSI in downtown Columbus. Lunch will be provided here. The Dublin-Worthington Rotarian families will then be opening up their homes for dinner. After dinner, we will be spending the night at Kilbourne Middle School. Students will need to be dropped off at COSI on Saturday at 1 PM, and picked up from Kilbourne Middle School on Sunday morning.
What to Bring: Sleeping bag/pillow, air mattress or foam pad, towel, toiletries, casual clothing, sneakers, flip flops, jacket/sweatshirt, gym clothes, swim suit (if needed), camera, bug spray/sunscreen (if applicable).
Additional Info: *All committee members have completed background checks.
Contact Info: TBD – Worthington Club to Host

Student & Parent Outbound Orientation
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Delaware YMCA, 1121 S. Houk Road, Delaware, OH, 43015, United States
Student/Parent Outbound Orientation
Time: March 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM
Location: Delaware YMCA – 1121 S. Houk Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Details: This orientation will have a parent meeting, outbound/inbound training, and a presentation by the travel agency.

March 19-21, 2026 - NAYEN Houston, TX
2026-03-19 - 2026-03-21

District 6690 Conference Overnight
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26
District 6690 Conference Overnight Weekend
Time: Friday, April 24th to Saturday, April 25th
Location: Hilton Columbus / Polaris – 8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240
Required: All Inbound and Outbound students
Details: We will begin at the District Conference Friday evening. Saturday, we will be joining Rotarians for their volunteer event. It is an overnight event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee*.
Everyone will be attending the District Conference Gala Dinner on Friday evening for the Flag Ceremony. Please dress business casual (for men, khaki pants or something similar and button up shirt or polo and for women, skirts, khaki pants or similar and a blouse or button up shirt. No jeans, shorts or t-shirts, please).
All students, bring your Rotary jackets.
For the volunteer activity scheduled for Saturday afternoon, please wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty.
What to Bring: Business casual clothing, comfortable clothing, Rotary blazers, Laptops and overnight gear. You may want to bring an air mattress as we will be sleeping on the floor of a gym that evening.

Final Send-Off Student Overnight Weekend
2026-05-09 13:00 - 2026-05-10 08:00
Final Send-Off Student Overnight Weekend
Time: May 9th from 1 PM to May 10th at 8 AM
Location: 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130
Required: All Inbound and Outbound Students
Details: Students are bringing a dish from their country or the country to which they are travelling.
Note: Students should arrive for training at 1PM, then plan to spend the night and depart at 8AM on Sunday. It is an overnight event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee. Swimming is optional, depending on the weather.
An International Potluck with guests will be held on Saturday, May 9, 6-8PM. Students will prepare food for RYE District Family as a “Thank You”!
What to Bring: Sleeping bag/pillow, air mattress or foam pad, towel, toiletries, casual clothing, sneakers, flip flops, jacket/sweatshirt, gym clothes, swim suit (if needed), camera, bug spray/sunscreen (if applicable). Bring your jackets and flags!

If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.

International Potluck Dinner
2026-05-09 18:00 - 20:00
International Potluck Dinner
Time: May 9th from 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130
Guests: Any Rotarian, Parent, Host family, teacher, friend, or person involved in RYE. Please RSVP by TBD!
Details: Our exchange students are showing their gratitude through an international potluck for the people who have made their exchange possible! It is a send-off to our students about to go, and a farewell for our students about to leave. Make sure to come hungry!
What to Bring: An empty stomach and a smile!
If you have any questions, please contact me by responding to bmoore1001@gmail.com.

Otterbein Weekend - Long Terms and Parents
2026-07-10 17:00 - 2026-07-12 11:00 | Otterbein University, 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH, 43081, United States
Time: July 10th 5pm – 12th 11qm (tentative)

Location: Otterbein University – 1 S Grove St, Westerville, OH 43081

Required: All Long Term Outbound Students and at least 1 parent

Details: Details will be provided by OE directly through email closer to the event.

What to Bring: Clothing, snacks, Jackets, Pins, and everything else the OE information tells you. Students will not be required to register, but parents will be.

Long Term Rebound weekend
2026-07-31 17:00 - 2026-08-02 11:30 | Amanda’s Home, 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH, 43130, United States
Time: August 1 (6PM) – August 3 (8AM)
Location: Amanda Morris’s house – 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130
Pick-Up Location: Amanda Morris’s house – 2770 Boice Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130 on August (day) at 8 AM
Required: All long-term rebound students
Details: The Rebound Weekend is the final weekend for 2024-2025 long term outbound students after they return home. This weekend is generously being hosted in the home of Amanda. Please be respectful regarding parking and their home. (Use your B’s!). You’ll give a presentation in front of a group on Sunday morning. It is a multi-night event chaperoned by the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee*.
What to Bring: Laptops, Sleeping bag/pillow, air mattress or foam pad, towel, toiletries, casual clothing, sneakers, flip flops, jacket/sweatshirt, gym clothes, swim suit, camera, bug spray/sunscreen
Additional Info: *All committee members have completed background checks.
