Youth Programs "Investing in our Youth is our Future"
District 5040 Youth Programs
Youth Services
Celebrating the BEST of our Youth Programs
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Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 12-18. The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. | |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for community youth leaders. Young people chosen for their leadership potential attend an all-expenses-paid seminar to discuss leadership skills and to hone those skills through practice. | |
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Youth Exchange is the most popular program, which allows students ages 15-19 to experience another way of life by living abroad with a host family. The program is administered by Rotary clubs, districts and multidistrict groups. | |
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New Generations Service Exchange is a short-term, customizable program for university students and young professionals up to age 30. | |
STEP - Short Term Exchange Program provides the opportunity for students age 15 to 19 to participate in an international exchange during their summer holidays. |