Youth programs

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. The Rotary youth programs help young leaders develop important skills, forge connections, challenge themselves, and learn the value of service.

 

 

• Adventures in Citizenship, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ottawa, provides a unique opportunity for a select group of young Canadians to come together to gain a better understanding of their country. The program includes meetings with political leaders and senior officials. Participants learn to appreciate the diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
• Adventures in the Environment, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise, involves four days of field biology and environmental science with specialists from the St. Lawrence Institute of Environmental Sciences. Participant participate in hands-on environmental science activities such as fish identification and measurement, lab work, plant and invertebrate study, an adventure with bats and daily conversation with the technicians and scientists who work at the Institute.
• Adventures in History, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Kingston, offers high school students the chance to explore the rich heritage of life in Kingston and the surrounding regions in Canada and the United States. The theme of the program is the history of youth justice and its lessons for today.
• Adventure in High Technology, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nepean-Kanata provides high school students an opportunity to explore the potential of a career in the exciting world of High Technology. The program assists participants in making more informed career decisions.

If you are in the Montreal area and interested in learning more, contact us!

 

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)  is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts around the world. It is entirely volunteer-run with many organizers and counselors being past RYLA delegates themselves. Participants attend RYLA with the financial support of a local Rotary club who “award” youth with a chance to participate in this once in a lifetime experience. Youth are selected based on the demonstration of leadership potential and a desire to be of service to their local and global communities. After RYLA, participants are required to present to their sponsor club based on their experience.

• Develop skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
• Build communication and problem-solving skills.
• Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in their school or community.
• Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors.
• Unlock their potential to turn motivation into action.
• Have fun and form lasting friendships! 
• District 7040 RYLA is open to high school and CEGEP students ages 15-17 living in District 7040

See the video from the 2021 camp here!

 

INTERACT
Interact Clubs bring students between the ages of 12-18 together to develop their leadership skills and make a difference in their community. In 2020, our club proudly sponsored the Interact Club of Marianopolis. The club is already an active participant in the community and its members are shining examples of the principle of Service Above Self!

Rotaract Clubs were originally established for people between the ages of 18-30 to participate in the fellowship and community service that drives Rotary. As of 2019, Rotaract Clubs are full partners in service on the same standing as all other types of Rotary Clubs. Our club is a proud sponsor and supporter of the Rotaract Club of Collège Jean-de-Brebeuf.