Dates & Deadlines

Youth Exchange Calendar | 2025-2026

2025

DateEvent
August 1-3Rebound Camp mandatory (2024-2025 exchangers)
Aug. 22-24Inbound Orientation for hosted students (5630+5650) at Hastings
October 15Application deadline. for 2026-2027 exchanges
October 15-30Local Interviews for 2026-2027 applicants
November 1-2District Interviews in North Platte, NE
November 28Students notified of acceptance for 2026-2027 exchanges
DecemberInternational match process
December 15Payment #1 due. $1000

2026

DateEvent
January 15International paperwork deadline for 2026-2027 exchanges
Jan. 18Webinar #1 Overview RYE, Youth Protection and Safety
January 30-31SCRYE winter meeting in Tulsa, OK
February 1Payment #2 due $2500
February 20-22Outbound Orientation (5630+5650) at NYC camp in Kearney, NE
February 26-28NAYEN 2026 in Houston, TX
March 15Webinar #2 Travel Health and required Immunizations
April 1Payment #3 due $2000
April 12Webinar #3 Packing, Gifts, Money and Presentations
MayNebraska High School graduations
JuneOutbound Camp in Tulsa, OK
June 1Final Payment due $ 1500
June-JulyUSA Tour (2025-2026 Inbounds)
July-AugustDepartures and arrivals for 2026-2027 International Exchanges
July 31- August 2Rebound Camp mandatory (2025-2026 exchangers)
August 21-23Inbound Orientation (5630+5650) at TBD
October 15Application deadline
October 15-30Local Interviews for 2026-2027 applicants
November 7-8District Interviews in North Platte