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]