Feb 15 Short Term APPLICATIONS DUE
2027-02-15

Short Term Exchange Program (STEP) Applications Due!
2027-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Student & Parent Outbound Orientation
2027-03-06 10:00 - 16:00
Student/Parent Outbound Orientation
Time: March 6th 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.

North American Youth Exchange Network Meeting (NAYEN) in Quebec City
2027-04-01 08:00 - 2027-04-03 17:00

District 6690 Conference Overnight Weekend
2027-04-23 16:00 - 2027-04-24 17:00
District 6690 Conference Overnight Weekend
Time: Friday, April TBD at 4pm to Saturday, April TBD at 5pm
Location: TBD
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. Please dress business casual (for men, khaki pants or something similar and a 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).
On Saturday morning, all inbound and outbound students will participate in the Flag Ceremony during the conference breakfast. Again, please dress business casual (for men, khaki pants or something similar and a 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: Nice clothing (Business casual or nicer), arrive in it on Friday, comfortable clothing, Rotary blazers, Laptops and overnight gear.

Final Send-Off Student Overnight Weekend
2027-05-08 13:00 - 2027-05-09 08:00
Final Send-Off Student Overnight Weekend
Time: May 8th from 1 PM to May 9th at 8 AM
Location: Please contact Bethany Moore, District Chair, bmoore1001@gmail.com for location address
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 8, 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
2027-05-08 18:00 - 20:00
International Potluck Dinner
Time: May 8th from 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: Contact Bethany Moore for address (bmoore1001@gmail.com)
Guests: Any Rotarian, Parent, Host family, teacher, friend, or person involved in RYE.
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.

E-O Otterbein University
2027-07-09 08:00 - 2027-07-11 17:00

Otterbein Weekend - Long Term and Parents
2027-07-09 17:00 - 2027-07-11 11:00
Time: July 9th 5pm – 11th 11am (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.

Rebound Weekend
2027-08-06 17:00 - 2027-08-08 08:00
