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Rotary Youth Programmes Men and women age 30 and younger participate in Rotary Youth Programmes to learn skills that will help them become future leaders. Rotary’s 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. Click through to more information about Rotary Youth Programmes. - In Summary Rotary Youth Exchange Rotary Youth Exchange students spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in a different country. They learn a new way of living, and act as ambassadors teaching people about their country, culture, and ideas. Rotaract Rotaract is for men and women aged between 18 and 30 whose efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Interact Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people aged 12 to 18 whose membership can draw from the student body of a single school or from two or more schools in the same community.  Interact clubs typically complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. RotaKids RotaKids is a Primary School Citizenship programme mainly aimed at the Junior School age group, ages 7–11. The main objective is to introduce Rotary ideals to young people, as well as addressing citizenship, which is becoming a major theme in schools. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)  Rotary's leadership training program for young people between 14 and 30 that emphasises leadership, citizenship, and personal growth, - In Detail Rotary Youth Exchange For over 75 years, students and host families have broadened their horizons through Rotary Youth Exchange. More than 80 countries and over 8,000 students each year participate in the program, which is administered at the regional level by Rotary districts and at the local level by Rotary clubs. Rotary Youth Exchange students spend up to a year living with host families and attending school in a different country. Whether they participate in Rotary’s long-term or short-term Youth Exchange programmes, they learn a new way of living, a great deal about themselves and maybe even a new language. They are also ambassadors, teaching people they meet about their country, culture, and ideas. They can help bring the world closer – and make some good friends in the process. Rotary club volunteers administer the programme at the local level, which helps keep costs low for students and their families. These volunteers often offer years of experience with students, host families, and fellow Rotarians who are involved in the program. Click through for more information about Rotary Youth Exchange. Rotaract Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary. As one of Rotary’s most significant and fastest-growing service programmes, with more than 8,200 clubs in about 170 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon. All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities’ physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Rotaractors may also Work together with Interact clubs or mentor Interactors Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars or Group Study Exchange team members Seek membership in their local Rotary club after their Rotaract membership ends.  Click through to more information about Rotaract in general or Rotaract in the Thames Valley.. Interact Interact is Rotary’s service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting. Clubs can be single gender or mixed, large or small and can draw from the student body of a single school or from two or more schools in the same community. Each year Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of Developing leadership skills and personal integrity Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work Advancing international understanding and goodwill As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 10,700 clubs in 109 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon. Almost 200,000 young people are involved in Interact. Click through to more information about Interact. RotaKids RotaKids is a Primary School Citizenship programme mainly aimed at the Junior School age group, ages 7–11. The concept is developing fast and it can be developed to suit your local Rotary Club and your School. The main objective is to introduce Rotary ideals to young people, as well as addressing citizenship, which is becoming a major theme in schools and an interested and willing teacher is an essential ingredient. The aim is always for the youngsters to have fun while they are raising money or serving the community. The benefit of RotaKids is that it enlivens the curriculum whilst teaching citizenship and teamwork. They also have exposure to practical maths - such as counting money - making posters and programmes using IT and English skills. Production of an event could use Drama and Technology skills. The RotaKids Pledge is As a RotaKid, I promise To be fair to all To serve my community To show respect for others Click through to more information about RotaKids. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary's leadership training programme for young people between 14 and 30 that emphasises leadership and personal growth with the aim of: Providing an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders Encouraging leadership of youth by youth Recognising publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities Click through to more information about Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.