RYPEN - Rotary Youth Program of ENrichment

                                        
    

            

RYPEN aims to provide young people aged 14 to 16 years  with the opportunity to develop their leadership potential alongside their peers in a supportive environment. 


RYPEN caters for teenagerswho have shown qualities of decency, courage , persistence, sincerity and application, which deserve further development. 


RYPEN  uses the common bonds of learning , co-operation and friendship to design activities which facilitate trust and self esteem .


RYPEN seeks to broaden each participant's horizon culturally,socially and academically, providing the inner foundations for a strong future.

Criteria

• Age 14 to 16 (up to 17th birthday)

• Not necessarily the highest achiever, but a student / young person requiring an opportunity to develop their leadership potential to give them the confidence for future leadership positions.

• Must commit for the entire Rypen weekend Conference .

• will be interviewed by the Rotary Club Youth Services Committee to ascertain suitability.

Students should note that this seminar is held over a full  weekend usually in  May each year 


About the 2010 program  

When :   Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd  May  2010


Where : Stanwell Tops Conference Centre

Further information can be obtained from the District 9750 RYPEN  web site with the RYPEN Application form and other details under the Application menu. [ Click for the RYPEN web page]  

For  interview and Club sponsorship, please contact  Melinda O'Malveny, email melindaom@hotmail.com  in the first instance or altenatively  our Youth Services Director Mr John Walters 9525 4845 or email:  mailto:john.walters@det.nsw.edu.au 
 

Please note that all Rotarian Volunteers associated with Youth Programs are subject to clearance under the NSW Working with Children Check. [Click here for details]