Rotakids

Join RotaKids and try something new, make friends and make a difference in the community

Ages 7-12

• RotaKids is a fun and exciting way for children aged 7-12 to make friends, and get involved with important activities in the community, all while having a great time in the process
• RotaKids clubs are based in schools, youth groups or community centres and with the help and support from the teachers, youth leaders and the local Rotary Club, children can gain valuable experience in helping others and learning interesting, new things
• RotaKids brings an exciting and practical approach to supporting the citizenship element of the national curriculum. By doing so, children enjoy a boost to their confidence and self-esteem at a key age and develop an understanding of how their actions can impact on others
• There are over 200 RotaKids clubs across Great Britain and Ireland, all making a difference to the lives of children in their communities
• To set up a RotaKids club in your school, youth group of community centre, get in touch with us.
• We will work in partnership with you to ensure RotaKids benefit from being members and may also be able to help with sponsorship and financial support

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), is a leadership development programme run by Rotary for young adults

Whether you are a secondary school pupil, university student or young professional, RYLA helps participants to discover their potential and develop the skills needed to be a leader in their community, career and everyday life.

All RYLA participants are selected and sponsored by the local Rotary Club.

RYLA programmes typically last between 3 and 10 days and include a range of activities from hands on, physical challenges to presentations and workshops.

During a RYLA programme participants will:

• Gain exposure to leadership scenarios
• Explore problem solving strategies as part of a team
• Discuss and apply creative approaches to leadership and conflict management
• Build confidence in themselves and what they can achieve
• Meet new people and make lasting friendships
• Learn how to arrange youth activities and community service projects at home and abroad

Various RYLA courses are run for young people ranging from 14-years-old, right through to 30-years-old. RYLA can be arduous and physically demanding, so a reasonable level of fitness is required to ensure participants get the most out of the course.

Don’t miss the chance to participate in this exciting and rewarding programme.

Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange gives thousands of young people the opportunity to explore new horizons and experience the adventure of a lifetime

Do more than just see the world. Broaden your horizons by living and experience it with trips lasting from two weeks to a whole year, supported by Rotary.

Thousand of people, aged 15 and 25, take part every year and come home with incredible stories of positive experiences which have given them greater self-confidence, an understanding of other cultures and a new language.

There are a variety of different exchange options: including year-long exchanges where students spend 12 months completely immersed in the culture of their host country. Students will live with two or three different host families and attend the local high school. Most return fluent in the language of the country, and with a range of new skills, a great exposure to different cultures and a refreshed motivation and focus, which can improve academic performance.

Short-term exchanges are also available, lasting around three weeks, where young people are paired up with an exchange partner to stay with.

Across Europe and beyond, Rotary members also run camps, some with tours, mainly during the summer holiday. Far from being lonely travellers, students would be with other people of their age from across the world to experience even more diverse cultures. Most camps last about two weeks, with students mostly living with host families or in hostels.

 

When do these activities take place?

• Most competitions are run on a multi-stage format, starting off with local heats run by individual Rotary clubs, running through until national finals. Generally, competitions pan the course of an academic year from approximately September to June.
• Our other programmes run all year round, with the exception of Rotary Youth Exchange, which tends to have fixed timeframes for applications and participation.

Who is eligible?

• Each competition varies, but all competitions are open to secondary school pupils aged 11- 17, with a number of competitions also open to pupils as young as 7-years-old.
• Competitions are split into appropriate age bands to allow participants to compete against those of a similar age.

How to get involved

• All the above competitions have the full support of local Rotary who will support you through your progression in the various stages.