Rotary Youth Programmes - Helping the young

We strive to empower and support the next generation to reach their full potential.


Rotary Young People Leadership Awards


RYLA is a week-long leadership development programme for 20–28 year-olds hosted and sponsored by clubs in Rotary District 9930. It is a programme designed to develop their teamwork and communication skills and fulfill their potential as leaders in our community.

Our member Carmen Goodwin is the District RYLA Co-chairperson.

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Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment


RYPEN is a Youth Leadership program over a weekend-long camp for Year 10 students, designed at developing young people’s potential through a mixture of lecture style sessions and adventure-based learning.

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The Rotary National Science and Technology Forum is a two-week-long residential programme held in the January school holidays organized by Rotary in conjunction with Auckland’s Tertiary Institutions. 

Otumoetai Rotary provides an opportunity for high achieving Otumoetai College students to attend.

The experiences gained, result in overall personal growth and renewed motivation to succeed in the science and technology fields.

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Rotary Youth Exchanges, for students ages 15-19, are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. They last a full academic year, and students attend local schools and live with multiple host families.

Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. The experience inspires young leaders to serve as catalysts for peace and social justice in their local communities and throughout the world, long after their exchanges end.

Our member Paul Higson is the District RYE Chairperson

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