The Rotary Club of St Catharines Lakeshore takes great pride in offering Rotary Youth Programming opportunities to the youth in our community.
Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education, and learn the value of service.
PROGRAMS-
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides opportunities for students to foster world peace, international understanding and goodwill by extending international communication at the personal level. It is our hope that these young people will be able to experience first hand, the problems and accomplishments of another country by living with and meeting people of cultures, creeds and colours other than their own.
Any student, between ages 15 -18
Preliminary Application submitted by – early November
YOUTH EXCHANGE HOST FAMILIES
Host families are a vital part of the cultural exchange, offering the student a view of another country and in turn you have the opportunity to learn about a new culture from a young leader. Hosting is a tremendous experience in which you can share in a young person’s hopes and dreams and develop a lifelong connection with a student and family from another country. It can be challenging to help a young person transition to a new culture and ease into the surroundings but the rewards are immeasurable.
Submissions of Interest are welcome all year.
ADVENTURES IN CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM
The Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program is intended to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of citizenship in Canada. It poses questions to the participants concerning the ethical and moral dimensions of citizenship in a rapidly changing world. It challenges participants to consider how a country as large and diverse as Canada can foster amongst its citizens a sense not only of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship but also commitment to the values we hold as Canadians.
The program is scheduled for late May.
Registration by Mid March yearly.
RYLA JUNIOR
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Junior
RYLA Junior is a fully funded hybrid leadership program that includes a weekend in Canterbury Hills. The program is intended to leave students feeling more confident in themselves and prepared to strengthen their involvement with initiatives that they believe will make a difference in their local community. Ideal candidates are 15-18 years old who demonstrate maturity, enthusiasm, and interest in making a positive difference in their school community.
The program is scheduled for April and May.
Registration by Mid March yearly.
RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Award program
RYLA participants will equip themselves for success in their academic, career and personal lives by expanding their knowledge of their leadership potential and enhancing their skills in the areas of creative thinking, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and group dynamics. They will also gain a greater understanding of Rotary and experience first hand the meaning of "Service Above Self".
Candidates must be 19 to 25 (inclusive) years of age.
Limit of 20 participants
The program is scheduled for late February through March. Valid passport is required.
Registration by Mid January yearly.
NEW GENERATIONS SERVICE EXCHANGE
The Rotary NGSE program provides university students and young employees (ages 18-30) with the opportunity to meet people and learn more about their career/vocation in another country. Participants experience new cultures and career opportunities through the lens of a different culture, planting the seeds for a lifetime of international understanding.
The program can be arranged for individuals or groups. Length and time of participation is individually determined and can run from a few weeks, up to six months.
Submissions of Interest are welcome all year.
ROTARY CAMPS
Rotary offers a variety of camp options operated by our International Service partners throughout the world. Camps are generally 1-3 weeks long and cater to various interests, including history, culture, sports, culinary, to name a few.
Camps are age specific for participants between the ages of 13 up to 25 years.
Information changes from year to year.
Applications begin late December.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rotary Club of St Catharines Lakeshore offers scholarships to students graduating from local high schools.
Rotary District 7090 offers scholarship opportunities to students attending and graduating high school in the Niagara Peninsula and Western New York State area. Students must be planning to pursue post secondary school credentials.
Rotary International provides Rotary Peace Scholarships to Masters and Doctorate level students planning to attend one of the Sponsor Universities with a focus on making the world a better place.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS
ROTARY DISTRICT 7090 YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH EXCHANGE HOST FAMILY RECRUITMENT INFORMATION