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2024 YOUTH PROGRAMS

Rotary District 6360

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ROTARY PROGRAMS BUILD RESUMES

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District 6360 Programs

  • Interact Club
  • Rotary Student Program
  • Rotary Youth Exchange
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

OPPORTUNITIES

Through Rotary Youth Programs, students become more confident, experienced and college and career ready

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INTERACT CLUB

Leadership, International, Service

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INTERACT CLUB

BUILDING FUTURE LEADERS

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Participants find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun. Students learn to take action, build international understanding, make new friends around the world.

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Participant Value:

  • Leadership, presentation and project management skills
  • Mentoring from Rotarians and professionals
  • Community and International service

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INTERACT CLUB

HOW TO GET STARTED

First you need a hand-raiser that is interested - either a Club Youth Services Chair, Interact Club Chair or a parent interested in becoming a Rotarian.

Online training includes:

  • Steps for starting or growing an Interact Club
  • Tips on how to approach schools, secure student participation and promote in communities through public relations
  • Proven steps on how to secure parent turned Rotarian participants

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Contact: District Chair, Cindy Igoe at igoecindy1@gmail.com or (313) 689-9455‬ m For more information, visit: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/interact-clubs

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RYLA

Leadership Camp

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RYLA CAMP

A WEEKEND CAMP FOR LEADERSHIP BUILDING

Organized by Rotary Districts, RYLA Camp is an intensive leadership experience

where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections. Camp includes:

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  • Stepping out of comfort zones
  • Obstacle courses
  • Project presentations

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The 2024 Camp will be July 12-14 at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center,

Dowling, Michigan. Big day is Noon Picnic on Sunday, July 14 open to campers, parents, school personnel, Club Youth Service Chairs and Club Presidents

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RYLA CAMP

HOW TO GET STARTED

  • Ask a Youth Services Chair to facilitate applications
  • Share applications with Interact Club Advisors who can approach candidates
  • Promote on social media and with High School Guidance Counselors

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Timeline: Summer

Cost: $225/camper; BOGO unlimited

Contact: District Chair, Don Deibler at donalddeibler@yahoo.com, 269.599.1341 m, or visit http://www.district6360.com/ryla.php, or visit Rotary at https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/rotary-youth-leadership-awards/details

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ROTARY STUDENT PROGRAM

Connecting Students with Dream Careers

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ROTARY STUDENT PROGRAM

CAREER MENTORING INITIATIVE

Research suggests that early exposure to career exploration and mentorship opportunities is crucial for helping high school students make informed decisions about their future careers. Through one-on-one Reverse Interview Meetings and Virtual Dream Career Events, RSP aligns high school students with professionals in dream careers. Participant value:

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  • Confirm dream fit based on input from an experienced professional
  • Opportunity to redirect dreams before applying for college
  • Long-term career mentors in field of interest
  • On some occasions, apprenticeships and internships

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ROTARY STUDENT PROGRAM

HOW TO GET STARTED

  • Ask a Youth Services Chair to participate in online training
  • Approach a Superintendent to secure support and get next step recommendations
  • Meet with Guidance Counselors and secure support for finding students
  • Share posts on High School and Club social media

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Timeline: Fall kickoff for RSP. Virtual Trade Skills Event April 24, 4-5pm

Contact: District Chair, Jackie Huie at jhuie@johnsonrauhoff.com, 269.930.1325 m. For more information: www.rotarystudentprogram.org and https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-pairs-students-top-mentors

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

International Submersion

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

INTERNATIONAL IMMERSION

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Participants travel to another country, learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

  • Long-term exchanges last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families
  • Short-term exchanges last from several days to three months and are often structured as camps, tours, or homestays that take place when school is not in session

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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

HOW TO GET STARTED

  • Ask your club for interest in participating and Youth Services Chair to participate in training
  • Approach a Superintendent to secure support and get next step recommendations
  • Meet with Guidance Counselors and secure support for finding students
  • Share posts on High School and Club social media

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Timeline: School year, IB Host Families needed by April 30, OB applications Sept 1 Cost: Approximate cost to Clubs $1500, Student families cover rest

Contact: District Chair, Margie Haas at haasmargie@gmail.com or ‭(269) 838-3392‬ m For more information: www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges

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TO GET STARTED

CONTACT MARGIE HAAS

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TOGETHER, WE’LL MAKE A GIGANTIC IMPACT