So Why Have We Got An Extra Section on Youth?
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The Club is proud of our involvement in Youth Services. We have recognised that we are a more convivial club when we have an inbound exchange student.
Traditionally we have supported programs that benefit individuals - these are outlined in the Programs for Youth following this preamble. The Club has also supported local schools through Speech Night Awards and other support programs. Installation of a pathway at John Purchase Public and renovation of schoolyard play equipment at WPH Public are examples. The Club makes donations to both Cherrybrook Girl Guides and Boy Scouts as a quid pro quo for their assistance with the Garage Sale. Over recent years the requests for assistance have increasingly come from schools outside of our area. In 2014/15 we have been able to secure two RYPEN candidates and supported a Relay for Life program at Pennant Hills High. In a disadvantaged area a student, I will call him Johno, excelled at cross-country events. Neither his family, nor the school could afford the monies to fly Johno interstate and allow him to participate in an event involving children from across the nation. Our Club remedied this scenario. In 2014/15 the Club supported Marayong Public, Telopea Public and Marayla Public schools. For the 2015/16 year the Club has decided to substantially increase our focus on schools outside of our area, with a special attention to schools in disadvantaged areas. The first of these projects has commenced. A group of members are project planning the installation of a water tank and plumbing at Telopea Public. The school will use this tank to teach the concept of a sustainable water supply to a flourishing vegetable garden planted and maintained by students. As the year progresses and more projects are revealed they will be reported via this site. |
Host-sisters - Chiara Giocomon: Inbound Exchange 2010/11 (Top) and Brittany Bickford: Outbound Exchange 2011 (Bottom)
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Programs for Youth
The Club participates in a variety of Youth programs. This section gives a brief description of each of these programs ......
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE or RYEP)
Rotary's Youth Exchange is one of the most popular programs to promote international understanding and develop lifelong friendships. It began in 1927 with the Rotary Club of Nice, France. Exchanges in Europe continued until World War II and resumed after the war in 1946. In 1939, an extensive Youth Exchange was created between California and Latin America. Since then, the program has expanded around the world. In recent years, more than 7,000 young people have participated annually in rotary club- and district sponsored exchange programs.
The values of Rotary Youth Exchange are experienced not only by the high-school-age students involved but also by the host families, sponsoring clubs, receiving high schools, and the entire community. Youth Exchange participants usually provide their fellow students in their host schools with excellent opportunities to learn about customs, languages, traditions, and family life in another country.
Rotary Youth Exchange offers young people interesting opportunities and rich experiences to see another part of the world. Students usually spend a full academic year abroad, although some clubs and districts sponsor short-term exchanges of several weeks or months.
Rotary Youth Exchange is a practical activity for the enhancement of international understanding and goodwill.
Rotary's Youth Exchange is one of the most popular programs to promote international understanding and develop lifelong friendships. It began in 1927 with the Rotary Club of Nice, France. Exchanges in Europe continued until World War II and resumed after the war in 1946. In 1939, an extensive Youth Exchange was created between California and Latin America. Since then, the program has expanded around the world. In recent years, more than 7,000 young people have participated annually in rotary club- and district sponsored exchange programs.
The values of Rotary Youth Exchange are experienced not only by the high-school-age students involved but also by the host families, sponsoring clubs, receiving high schools, and the entire community. Youth Exchange participants usually provide their fellow students in their host schools with excellent opportunities to learn about customs, languages, traditions, and family life in another country.
Rotary Youth Exchange offers young people interesting opportunities and rich experiences to see another part of the world. Students usually spend a full academic year abroad, although some clubs and districts sponsor short-term exchanges of several weeks or months.
Rotary Youth Exchange is a practical activity for the enhancement of international understanding and goodwill.
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop "life skills" and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future.
Pressure is put on students to perform academically and their results are the benchmark of success. However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student's growth.
During an intensive residential weekend, young people aged approximately 15 to 16 years will develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self-image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. At the same time, participants are interacting with peers from different backgrounds, and different parts of our district, improving their teamwork skills and having fun!! All this done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.
District have responded to the popularity of this program and established two camps per year (Summer and Winter) and increased the number of places in each.
Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop "life skills" and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future.
Pressure is put on students to perform academically and their results are the benchmark of success. However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student's growth.
During an intensive residential weekend, young people aged approximately 15 to 16 years will develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self-image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals. At the same time, participants are interacting with peers from different backgrounds, and different parts of our district, improving their teamwork skills and having fun!! All this done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.
District have responded to the popularity of this program and established two camps per year (Summer and Winter) and increased the number of places in each.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
RYLA is a one-week leadership training seminar for young adults 18 -27 years. RYLA will next be held at Elanora Conference Centre, 19A Wesley St, Elanora Heights from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 January 2016.
Clubs are asked to select and sponsor participants with leadership potential, to provide transport to and from the venue, and to be represented at the official RYLA/Rotary dinner.
Selection of Candidates: Applications due by 31 October.
RYLA is a one-week leadership training seminar for young adults 18 -27 years. RYLA will next be held at Elanora Conference Centre, 19A Wesley St, Elanora Heights from Sunday 10 to Saturday 16 January 2016.
Clubs are asked to select and sponsor participants with leadership potential, to provide transport to and from the venue, and to be represented at the official RYLA/Rotary dinner.
Selection of Candidates: Applications due by 31 October.
Model United Nations Assembly (MUNA)
High school students develop an awareness of the United Nations and the countries they represent at this simulated UN Assembly. They address and debate problems and issues of international concern. Clubs sponsor teams from high schools who each represent a UN country.
High school students develop an awareness of the United Nations and the countries they represent at this simulated UN Assembly. They address and debate problems and issues of international concern. Clubs sponsor teams from high schools who each represent a UN country.
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
The NYSF helps students moving into Year 12, who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. It also fosters discussion of, and interest in major national and global issues and emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interests in sport, arts and music.
The NYSF’s mission is to provide community minded and science focused young Australians an opportunity for network development and insight into skills, careers and a lifetime of achievement in science, engineering and technology.
The flagship event of the NYSF is the January Forum. For students of our region this event is held in Canberra and hosted by The Australian National University.
One of the most important aspects coming from the NYSF is a network of friends, colleagues and support groups throughout Australia, which will be of value to participants for the whole of their lives.
The NYSF helps students moving into Year 12, who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping to develop their communication and interpersonal skills. It also fosters discussion of, and interest in major national and global issues and emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interests in sport, arts and music.
The NYSF’s mission is to provide community minded and science focused young Australians an opportunity for network development and insight into skills, careers and a lifetime of achievement in science, engineering and technology.
The flagship event of the NYSF is the January Forum. For students of our region this event is held in Canberra and hosted by The Australian National University.
One of the most important aspects coming from the NYSF is a network of friends, colleagues and support groups throughout Australia, which will be of value to participants for the whole of their lives.
Operation Hope
Wesley Operation Hope began in 1992 as an initiative to give disadvantaged children a break from their everyday life and offer them a week of encouragement, support and care.
The sponsored, one week camp began with children who were already involved in Wesley Mission’s services, particularly those in foster care, and grew to encompass children who were referred via a range of community services.
Wesley Operation Hope camps are run in conjunction with Wesley Vision Valley. Wesley Operation Hope works with a group of young people aged 12–18 over a minimum of a 12 week period, using an adventure therapy model to foster change amongst these young people. The program is facilitated in different urban and wilderness environments as well as at Wesley Vision Valley utilising the adventure activities onsite. Each group entering the Wesley Operation Hope program consists of 15 young people, and works on personal goals as well as leadership development, self-awareness and self-actualisation.
Wesley Operation Hope began in 1992 as an initiative to give disadvantaged children a break from their everyday life and offer them a week of encouragement, support and care.
The sponsored, one week camp began with children who were already involved in Wesley Mission’s services, particularly those in foster care, and grew to encompass children who were referred via a range of community services.
Wesley Operation Hope camps are run in conjunction with Wesley Vision Valley. Wesley Operation Hope works with a group of young people aged 12–18 over a minimum of a 12 week period, using an adventure therapy model to foster change amongst these young people. The program is facilitated in different urban and wilderness environments as well as at Wesley Vision Valley utilising the adventure activities onsite. Each group entering the Wesley Operation Hope program consists of 15 young people, and works on personal goals as well as leadership development, self-awareness and self-actualisation.
Recognition of Youth Award
ROYA aims to recognise and encourage young people in local community for their effort and involvement in areas beyond normal school and family life. The young people nominated are the community leaders of tomorrow. It is hoped that the recognition they receive will encourage them and others to continue to serve their community knowing that they are appreciated. The winner will not necessarily be the cleverest, the fastest or the most proficient in each or all of the award categories. They will be a person who is involved, concerned and aware of their responsibilities and opportunities. The personal qualities of the winner will show that they are prepared to work and support these social ideals, which are in the best interests of our local community.
ROYA aims to recognise and encourage young people in local community for their effort and involvement in areas beyond normal school and family life. The young people nominated are the community leaders of tomorrow. It is hoped that the recognition they receive will encourage them and others to continue to serve their community knowing that they are appreciated. The winner will not necessarily be the cleverest, the fastest or the most proficient in each or all of the award categories. They will be a person who is involved, concerned and aware of their responsibilities and opportunities. The personal qualities of the winner will show that they are prepared to work and support these social ideals, which are in the best interests of our local community.
