AIC

 
For 2023 applications please contact your school Principal or Guidance Counsellor, or reach out to our AIC Chair Deidre Sheahan info@exploitsrotary.ca 
 
In 1951, The Rotary Club of Ottawa established its annual "Adventure in Citizenship" Program in which some 220 senior high school students, from across Canada, spend four days in Ottawa experiencing tours, lectures, discussions, and social events designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Canadian citizenship. Public figures including former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, the Right Hon. Joe Clark, and the Hon. Ed Broadbent participated in the program as students.
 
This annual event provides a unique opportunity for a selected group of young Canadians to come together to gain a better understanding of our country. Through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and others, they learn a great deal about the workings of our democratic institutions. Through meeting one another and having discussions among themselves, they learn to appreciate the diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
 
Margot Nicholls
Program Coordinator 
Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program
Rotary Club of Ottawa
 
Rotary Club of Ottawa supporting partners: 
Canadian Heritage - Exchanges Canada
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Centre for Conflict Resolution International
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Elections Canada
National Capital Commission (NCC)
Parliamentary Page Program
Speaker and Clerk of the House of Commons
University of Ottawa
 
 
Our club is proud to have been a part of this project for over 35 years.  We have sent a long list of deserving candidates to Ottawa over that time period.  For the past 10+ years, our club is delighted to have Dr. Mohamed Boodhun as the project sponsor.  Dr. Boodhuns' daughter was a competitor in our club's annual public speaking event and was a proud recipient of the opportunity and trip to Ottawa.  Dr. Boodhun was so impressed with the project, and his daughter's experience, he has been the project sponsor ever since.
 
 
 
 
L-R: Past Club President (2016-17) Michelle Daye,  2017 Adventure in Citizenship recipient Jack Kenny and Project Sponsor Dr. M Boodhun
 
 
 
Video Submission Examples from 2017
 
 
 
 
Sponsors