The RYPEN Camp is for 14 to 17 year old youth.
This link goes to the Rotary District 9640 web site where an Application From and Brochure may be downloaded.
http://www.rotary9640.org/pages/youth.php
The RYPEN District Committee has drawn up a seminar based on personal
and social development. The aim is to increase participants self-esteem
and at the same time to develop a respect for the beliefs and ideas of
others. The program has been designed so as to involve all participants
in workshops, discussions and group activities.
The camp begins on Friday morning with organising the participants
into groups, getting to know each other and laying the foundation for
the weekend. Saturday morning sees everyone enjoying early morning
workouts before breakfast. The more structured part of the weekend
begins after breakfast.
On Saturday and Sunday, Guest Speakers explain the fundamentals of
goal setting, interpersonal skills, time management and how to make the
most of it. Issues concerning young people - How we can contribute to
and influence what happens in our society and peer pressure is also
discussed. Group activities and games form part of this learning
process. Self made entertainment on Saturday night.
Sunday aims to address the future and how to plan for it. Interpersonal
skills are put to practical use during a competition between the
participant groups. The RYPEN Olympiad is a team building exercise,
involving all the participants.
RYPEN can
be the first experience young people have of integrating with other
people outside their family and school environment. The value of the
camp is immeasurable and can only be assessed by the confidence gained
by the participants.
The aim is to increase participants self-esteem and at the same time
to develop a respect for the beliefs and ideas of others. The program
has been designed so as to involve all participants in workshops,
discussions and group activities.