RYPEN

Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)

 
Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop "life skills" and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future.
 
Pressure is put on students to perform academically and their results are the benchmark of success.
 
However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student's growth, be that further education or the workplace.
 
During an intensive residential weekend, young people aged approximately 14 to 16 years will develop increased motivation, improved life skills, better self-image, pride in themselves and an understanding of setting and achieving goals.  At the same time, participants are interacting with peers from different backgrounds, and different parts of our district, improving their teamwork skills and having fun!!  All this done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.
 
We offer two RYPEN Camps at two different venues.  We now have the best of both worlds – a camp which is normally held at the Narrabeen Sydney Academy of Sport & Recreation in summer, and a camp in the beautiful Blue Mountains at the Katoomba Christian Convention Centre in winter.
 
Today's RYPENarians are our future Rotaractors, Rotarians and LEADERS
 
Which students?
  • Full time students from Years 9/10, aged 14-16 years old
  • Students who have undeveloped potential
  • Students are welcome from both the public and private sector
  • This program is aimed towards students who need a helping hand to develop leadership, initiative and responsibility skills
  • Contact your local high school Year 9 or 10 Adviser, School Counsellors or Heads of Welfare
  • We aim at equal numbers of male and female students
    Students Achieve:
    • Improved leadership skills in a non-threatening and supportive environment
    • Increased motivation and improved life skills
    • Improved self-image and pride
    • Develop an understanding of setting and achieving goals
    • Increased confidence to overcome problems and take control of their future
    • Improved appreciation of diversity
    FOR MORE INFORMATION -  CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK       https://rotarydistrict9685.org.au/page/rypen
     
    SUMMER CAMP
     
    Dates TBA
    February 2027
     
    at Sydney Academy of Sport (SAS)
    Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen
     
    Applications open in November for the next Summer RYPEN 
    School advisors are invited to nominate existing Year 9 students that will be entering Year 10 in 2027.
     
    Applications for 2027 will open in November 2026
     
    WINTER CAMP
     
    Will be held in June 27 - more details to be advised  - click on the link  to access further information     
     
    at Katoomba Christian Convention Centre... Cliff Drive, Katoomba
     
     
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