RYTS is for 16 to 18 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
RYTS is an initiative of Rotary District 9640 and is now in its 28th
year. The RYTS program serves to inspire our young folk to believe in
themselves and their own ability,and to understand that they have a
place in the world.
They learn they can achieve that which they wish to achieve, to develop
self confidence and to recognise that they are important in the whole
scheme of things. They understand that they are important to family and
communities; locally, nationally and internationally.
They are encouraged in their search for future roles in life; to search
out that which gives the greatest meaning to their lives.
June is the beginning of the RYTS planning year. Your RYTS team will
hold it's first planning meeting in June , to begin the preparation and
coordination of the RYTS program. The team will meet monthly until
the December camp followed by a debrief in February.
The RYTS program is for students 16 to 18, in year 11 or 12 at High
School, and provides a one week seminar. The program
covers, among other things;
•Legal issues – The Law, rights, wrongs, consequences and responsibilities.
•Life Skills – Financial Management - budgeting - goal setting – investment and risk
•A candid session with a drug counsellor - drug awareness and drug abuse
•A candid session with a police officer – alcohol, cars the dangers and consequences.
•Personalities, individuality and self esteem
•Prejudging and Labelling others
•Developing self confidence and motivation.
•Presentation skills – preparing for employment interviews.
•Effective Communication - self expression– speak your mind- express clearly your point of view.
•Team building, understanding group interaction and group management.