Rotary Youth Opportunities
in the Halton -Peel Area
Yes, many Rotarians are in their 70’s but you may not realize that tens of thousands of Rotarians are in their teens. They are participates in the youth branches and youth activities of Rotary around the world.
The following activity summaries link to more information if you click the headings.
RYEX
Rotary Youth Exchange
This is a program for individuals.
Provides a one year international experience in another country while still attending school. Learning another language is almost certainly going to be necessary.
Burlington normally both sends out and receives about 5 students each year.
contact Will Pugh
Interact
Rotary’s junior version providing Rotary clubs in High schools or any location where 15 or more 15-18 year olds wish to meet. Provides opportunities to develop both international and local projects. Typically involves fund raising and promotional activities in the school. A wonderful opportunity to develop organizational leadership skills and help others.
contact
Burlington - David Dean
Brampton - Chris Frank
Mississauga Lynn Lewis
Oakville -Deborah Harasym
Rotaract
Essentially the same concept as Interact above but for 18-30 year olds. Typically Rotary clubs for University or College students.
contact David Dean
Rotary Youth Leadership Camp
This is a unique local activity in which 30-45 local high school students from 10-15 different schools participate in a 3 day intense weekend at a camp in the Kawarthas at the end of September. It’s a graduate learning experience for natural leaders with no teaching but lots of hands on physical activity.
contact John Souvage
Camp Enterprise
Involves 60-65 local high school students who are interested in learning more about business. It consists of 3 days at a conference centre north of Burlington.
contact Rick Howarth
RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Rotary's training program for young leaders, emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.
Contact Carole Berry
Ambassadorial Scholarships
A scholarship program offering one year of postgraduate study at an overseas university
http://www.rotaryottawa.com/adventures.htm