Youth Services
Bursary Endowment Fund
Ages 17-19
The largest fund raising campaign in Gravenhurst’s history was undertaken by The Rotary Club of Gravenhurst when the General Membership of the Club agreed to approve the development of the Rotary Bursary Endowment Fund in June of 2009.
Many people from outside the community believe the residents of Gravenhurst have a higher income, a perception which is based on the media coverage of sales of waterfront properties. The fact is, the Gravenhurst area is one of the lowest income areas in Ontario and a statistic from the 1990’s showed that following the loss of the Muskoka Centre, Rubberset and Oliver McLeod, the number of those on seasonal employment was one of the highest in the province. This has not changed! According to 2021 provincial statistics the average family income in Gravenhurst is under $59,000. per year. This affects expectations of and students.
Adventures in Citizenship
Ages 16-18
Students from across Canada meet with political leaders and senior officials from the Ottawa area to learn about our democrat Institutions, diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
Rotary Youth Exchange
Ages 15-18
Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity that lasts anywhere from a few weeks to a full year.
Watch Daniel Borges describe his experiences as a YEX student during the pandemic.
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