1. Athlone Rotary
Youth Programmes

2. Athlone Rotary Club Youth Programmes
Youth Leadership – October 2017
Youth Exchange Programme - October - December 2017
Young Chef – December 2017
Young Writer – February 2018
Young Photographer – March 2018

3. Youth Leadership Development Programme
Annual all Ireland Rotary Competition
Club interviews October 2017
Aimed at helping young people prepare for future careers
Emphasis is on the values of leadership, citizenship and personal growth.
Nomination Form - School Interview.
Winner of school interview goes forward to Club Interviews
Club Winner goes forward to Regional Finals.

4. Young Chef Competition
Rotary Young Chef in Athlone competition timeframes December 2017 – January 2018 – Local Schools.
The competition encourages young people to learn how to cook a healthy meal.
Develop food presentation skills
Consider food hygiene issues
Develop organisational and planning skills
Develop an ability to cope in a demanding situation
This competition is open to all students in full time education between ages 11 and 17yrs

5. Young Writer
Written entries may be fiction, non-fiction, stories, or poems on the theme this year “A Different Perspective.” An A4 of 500 words is a suggested suitable submission.
Competition timeframes commence February 2018
Winning entries will be published in the Westmeath Independent and then a chance of District and National Finals
Winners are invited to Rotary Club of Athlone to read their entries.

6. Young Photographer
Entrants are required to produce a portfolio of three photographs based upon the theme, “A Different Perspective.”
Entrant must provide, in no more than 50 words, details of the inspiration for their photographs.
Competition will open locally in March 2018
Winning entries will go forward to District level and if successful to National Level

7. Youth Exchange Programme
An opportunity for young people to see the world, experience a different way of life and, make international friends.
Short-Term Exchanges
For young people aged
Exchanges for 3-4 weeks, first in Ireland and then abroad during the summer.
School Reference required
Camps & Tours
Organised by Rotary Clubs and last from 1-4 weeks between June & August.
Focusses on an interest, hobby or skill.
For groups of 8-20 with 1 or 2 from
each country.

8. Youth Exchange details
Exchanges are available to a wide range of countries, Europe, USA and beyond. Camps & Tours are mostly in Europe.
Rotary ensures a safe environment for exchanges.
Families cost limited to round-trip travel, insurance and spending money. Room & board is provided by host families or Rotary families.
Timeline
Young people register interest October/November
Interviews conducted and application forms submitted before Christmas break.
Camps/Exchanges come online from January 2018

9. Youth Programme Contact Details
Rotary Youth Co-Ordinator – Kathy Becker (085)
Rotary Youth Advocates:
Billy Nott -
Erengul Yoldas –
Kate Murphy-Flynn –