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]
Please note that the RYPEN website is being re-developed and currently cannot be accessed. In the meantime applicants should contact the Club Youth Services Director as below for application forms and directions
For interview and Club sponsorship, please contact 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]