Dates & Deadlines

Youth Exchange Calendar | 2027-2028

2026

DateEvent
July 1Preliminary applications go Live!
July 13RYLA camp for ‘26-27 outbound students
July 31 - August 2Rebound Camp mandatory (2025-2026 exchangers)
August 5-10Inbound ‘26-27 arrivals
August 6-8International Rotex Convention in Argentina
August 29-30Inbound Orientation in Hastings, Nebraska State Fair (D5630/5650)
October 15Preliminary Application deadline for 2027-2028 exchanges
October 15-30Local Interviews for 2027-2028 applicants
October 24Gothenburg Haunt Walk (inbound students)
November 14-15District 5630 Interviews in North Platte, NE
November 30Students notified of acceptance for 2027-2028 exchanges
DecemberInternational match process
December 15Payment #1 due. $1000

2027

DateEvent
JanuaryInternational match process
January 15International Application Packet due for 2027-2028 exchanges
January 17Webinar #1 RYE Overview and Youth Protection
January 29-31SCRYE Winter Meeting in Tulsa OK (hosted students and Rotarians)
February 1Payment #2 due $2000
February 12-14Outbound Orientation at Nebraska Youth Camp, Kearney, NE
(D5630/5650 accepted students and parents)
March 21Webinar # 2 Travel Health and Immunizations
April 1Payment #3 due $2500
April 18Webinar #3 Packing, Gifts, Money and Presentations
MayProms and Graduations
JuneOutbound Camp (
Dates and location TBA)
June 1Payment #4 due $1500
JulyRYLA camp for outbound students
AugustDepartures for your exchanges
August 6-8Rebound Camp for ‘26-27 returned exchangers