YOUTH

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE - An outstanding program of sending and receiving secondary school pupils (boys and girls) betweeen the ages of 15-17 for one academic year to a foreign country. A careful selection at club and district levels, plus an orientation of students and parents is essential.

Parents of outbound students furnish transportation costs, health, accident and liability insurance. Host parents of inbound students provide room, board and exercise the same parental responsibilities as would the exchangees' own parents. The host clubs should provide a modest monthly allowance to the student, including lunch money while attending school.

RESTRICTIONS: Students are not allowed to travel outside the district without permission of club and district - not allowed to own or drive any motor vehicle. Student commitment: Agree in writing to all requirements - exemplary conduct - place themselves under the authority of host family and host Rotary Club.

As the Youth Exchange Program is not part of The Rotary Foundation relatives of Rotarians are eligible to apply. The leadership of our District 5440 Youth Exchange Committee has been outstanding - a very time consuming, gratifying, exciting and fast growing part of the YOUTH programs in Rotary.

RYLA - (ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD) - Ryla is held each year at a camp in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Each participating club identifies and sponsors a young man or woman in their junior year of high school that has recognized leadership skills to attend this week long camp. The object of Camp Ryla is to provide an environment where future leaders will experience democratic living, be exposed to the challenges of life, and hear from leaders in business, military, religion, education and sports - and a chance to rap with the speakers in evening sessions. The participants are well supervised and chaperoned. Afternoons are busy with games and athletics following the morning session of outstanding speakers. Transportation and tuition are paid by the sponsoring clubs.

INTERACT - Clubs for young people ages 14-18. Organized by Rotary Clubs to develop leadership, personal integrity, thoughtful-ness, importance of home and family, respect for rights of others, dignity, the value of all useful occupations, and knowledge and understanding of community, national and world affairs. Interact Clubs typically exists in high schools as an extracurricular club activity.