Youth

Supporting Youth Programs
There are many ways Rotarians help young people to develop and achieve. Programs providing enrichment, leadership and developing confidence are very popular. 
Life changing opportunities exist for students to undertake Rotary Youth Exchange in another country for a long or short term visit.
Educational support for extensive two-week science programs, the Rotary Speech Contest, or providing mentoring and vocational direction are projects sponsored by this Rotary Club.
Rotary Student Exchange
 
 
Rotary Youth Exchange Students at the Rotary International Convention, 5 June 2015, São Paulo, Brazil.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time.
 
Students 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.
 
What are the benefits?
 
Exchange students unlock their true potential to:
  • Develop lifelong leadership skills
  • Learn a new language and culture
  • Build lasting friendships with young people from around the world
  • Become a global citizen
How long do exchanges last?
 
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.
 
What are the costs?
 
Room and board are provided, as well as any school fees. Each program varies, but students are usually responsible for:
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Travel documents (such as passports and visas)
  • Spending money and any additional travel or tours
How can I apply?
 
Candidates are ages 15-19 and are leaders in their schools and communities. For more information to see what exchange opportunities are available and what the application process involves contact, Exchange Student WA - Rotary Youth Exchange District 9423
 
Or contact us at:  mandurahdistrictsrotary@gmail.com
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
 
 
RYPEN is a weekend live-in seminar for up to 45 participants.
It aims to create in young adults an awareness of their place in and responsibility towards society. Participants are sponsored and paid for by the many Rotary Clubs within out District.
Teenagers aged between fourteen to seventeen years who have not yet experienced leadership positions find RYPEN beneficial.
RYPEN is an intensive programme which includes developing and implementing problem solving skills. At the same time participants from different backgrounds are interacting with one another and improving their teamwork skills.
Activities may include a low ropes course, team building, workshops, games and more done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debate are encouraged.
The camp is held at the Baptist Churches of WA-Serpentine Camping Centre, 122 Transit Road, Jarrahdale WA.
Two camps a year are organised usually May and October. 
 
Check out the RYPEN Website
Rotary Youth Leadership Program (RYLA)
 
RYLA is a challenging 7-day programme which provides a unique opportunity for leadership skills and development. RYLA is for young adults with proven leadership experience from diverse backgrounds. Whether they are a secondary school student, university student, or young professional, RYLA provides a unique opportunity to learn, grow, have fun, and make new friends.
 
For more information visit the dedicated RYLA website for our District.
 
 
 
Student Awards
The Mandurah District's Rotary Club actively consult and engage with our local schools to be involved in a series of Graduation Awards.
It is most usual for these Awards to be given to year 6, 10 and 11 students and to take the form of a certificate.
The school nominates the students to the Club and provides a short biography for use at the Graduation Awards day/night.
Microscopes in Schools
This project is an initiative of the former Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor Lyn Beazley and the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay which is supported in Mandurah by the Rotary Club of Mandurah Districts.
The aim of the project is to encourage the primary school children of today to aspire to be the scientists of tomorrow.
Rotary Microscopes Program (RMP) is enthusiastically supported by the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA) and the Water Corporation (Water Corp). Together they have produced a booklet which includes teacher background notes and focuses on a variety of activities including:
  • Use of the microscopes
  • How plants adapt to water supply
  • Plant structure
  • Soil composition
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
 
The National Youth Science Forum (NSYF) is a two-week programme for students moving into Year 12 who are considering a career in science, engineering and technology.
The forum takes place in January at the University of Western Australia or at the Australian University in Canberra.
The cost includes travel to and from the location and accommodation if required. All activities are fully supervised by staff and Resident Rotary Counsellors.
The program is extremely intensive with little time for outside activities.
The most important aspect of the NYSF is forming a network of friends, colleagues and support groups throughout Australia which will be of value to participants for the whole of their lives. The NYSF continues after January in the form of university seminars and industry site visits in March and April.
The NYSF is of value to students in Year 12 who wish to follow careers in science, engineering and technology. 
It helps to foster discussions of and interest in major national and global issues and emphasises the importance of maintaining continuing active interest in sport, arts and music.
In the January program the NYSF places equal emphasis on pure research and engineering in both the physical and biological sciences. 
However, in the human biology fields the emphasis is on biomedical research and biotechnology.
If seeking sponsorship students are advised to send their application form to a local Rotary Club.