Rotary Adventures in Citizenship Program

Gain a better understanding of our country and learn to appreciate the diversity of Canada.

This four day, annual event provides a unique opportunity for a select group of young Canadians to come together and gain a better understanding of our country. Through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and others they will learn a great deal about the workings of our democratic institutions. This event has been hosted by the Rotary Club of Ottawa since 1951.

Event Details and Registration

Date: May 26-29, 2024

Applications Deadline: May 1, 2024

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Cost:
Students are sponsored by a Rotary Club in their region. This Club pays the registration fees as well as the round-trip travel costs.

Who Can Participate:
Students aged 16-18 years, residing in the County of Simcoe. The program is intended for citizens of Canada or those who hold landed immigrant status.

Program Highlights:
The program evolves from year to year in response to the changing political agenda of the country. Normally, the program will include a presentation from the Speaker of the House of Commons and a visit in the Chamber, meetings with aboriginal and local leaders and motivational speakers. Other typical activities include a special sitting of a Citizenship Court, a visit to the Canadian War Museum and local universities, discussions with topical experts, a talent show and a French-Canadian meal. Participants are encouraged in fellowship among themselves and an appreciation of the cultural diversity in Canada.

Additional Information: Email Us Visit Rotary Ottawa Website →

Rotary Adventures in Citizenship Program- Application Form

Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia Post-Secondary Bursary/Community Service Award

The Vocational/New Generations committee is seeking applications for The Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia Post-Secondary Bursary/Community Service Award.

The purpose of these awards is to assist students from the County of Simcoe with their Post-Secondary education. We consider applications from students attending University, Community College, Trade School, Independent and Private Skill training institutions. These bursaries (of a minimum of $500 each) are granted to students that have strong values and character, financial need and a demonstrated commitment to community service.

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Event Details and Registration

Applications Deadline: May 31, 2024

Additional Information: Email Us

Rotary Club of Barrie-Huronia Post-Secondary Bursary/Community Service Award- Application Form

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

The Vocational/New Generations committee is seeking applications for the “Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)”

RYLA gives the opportunity for youth leaders to come together to further their leadership skills.

Photo from Youth Leadership Awards of students

Event Details and Registration

What is RYLA?

Rotarians recognize that today’s youth will become tomorrow’s leaders. Preparing these future leaders is a significant task. The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program was formally adopted by Rotary International in 1971 and gives the opportunity for youth leaders in our communities to come together to further their leadership skills.

Rotary Clubs in District 7010 annually select and sponsor young people to participate in a weekend leadership training workshop. The “award” is the opportunity to participate in a hands-on, active, and fun weekend. Leadership skills will be developed through challenges involving team work and problem solving and developing a better understanding of one-self will be explored. Recreational programs such as campfires and a coffee house add to the fun.

RYLA aims to:

  • Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for young people
  • Provide an effective training experience for selected youth leaders
  • Encourage leadership of youth by youth
  • Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities
 
RYLA provides young people an opportunity to expand their horizons by:
  • Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for young people
  • Provide an effective training experience for selected youth leaders
  • Encourage leadership of youth by youth
  • Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities
 
RYLA participants are exposed to values that Rotarians deem essential for those who hold leadership roles:
  •  Ethical behaviour
  • Integrity of character
  • Commitment to community service

 

EligibilityAged 15-18 years, residing in the County of Simcoe.

Date: May 27th 2022 – May 29th

Applications Deadline: April 7th, 2023

Location: Virtual

Additional Information: Email Us Visit Rotary District 7040 Website →

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards- Application Form