Youth programs
Counselor Carole Berry of the Rotary Club of Mississauga-Airport, Ontario, Canada, gives tips on journaling to International RYLA participants.
Photo by Alyce Henson / Rotary Images.
Thousands of people age 30 and younger participate in Rotary programs to learn skills that will help them become future leaders.
Youth programs allow participants to discover more about themselves and the world by participating in community projects, leadership training, or cultural exchanges. Young people also learn about the principles of ethics, service, and fellowship that Rotarians exemplify.
Highlights
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Rotary Youth Exchange students may spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in a different country.
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Rotaract
Men and women ages 18 to 30 can help in their community through Rotaract, a Rotary-sponsored service club.
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RYLA
RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.