Monthly Timeline for Rotary Youth Exchange Events
Calendar
Important events in the Youth Exchange year.
July, Start of the exchange year
New Inbound students start arriving in Arizona late in July.
August, Start of the school year
Most schools in Arizona start in Early August.
Inbound Orientation is held in Mid August after all the inbound students have arrived.
Outbound students generally start leaving in August
September
Most Outbound students leave by September
September is a fairly quiet month for inbound students as they adjust to their new family, school, friends, and Arizona.
Outbound Candidates should talk with their school counselor to see how an exchange can fit in with their educational plans.
October
Havasu Falls Hike (optional). It is a long (11 mile or 17km) hike into the west end of Grand Canyon
Outbound Candidates should have their applications submitted by mid October. Outbound Candidates are also encouraged to apply for RYLA.
November
November is a time for Inbound students to learn about the American Thanksgiving holiday.
Outbound Candidates will be interviewed in November. Those who are accepted will be asked to complete the full application
December
Inbound students have a holiday party early in December.
January
Winter RYLA - Prescott
Outbound Candidates full applications are due.
February
Interact District Conference
March
No scheduled events
April
Spring RYLA - Heber
Outbound Orientation and Spring Service Project
May, End of the school year
Inbound students not going on the train trip return home.
Outbound Students apply for Student Visa for their new country
June
Train Trip for Inbound students starts in Mid June (and ends in Mid July).
July
Students who went on the train trip return home within a few days after the end of the train trip.