South Eastman Rotary Club, for the fourth year, is offering the opportunity to send two students, all expenses covered, to a Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly, a leadership development camp in summer 2025. Camp is now open for nominations for students ages 12-14 and 15-17.
Nominations are open! NOMINATE A CAMPER
South Eastman Rotary in Steinbach presents an opportunity for youth to attend a 6-day camp that focuses on leadership development, topics of interest and recreational activities. There are two categories of camps.
Junior Camp - July 27 to August 1, 2026 for youth aged 12-14 on first day of camp
Two campers will be sponsored to attend camp with all costs covered by South Eastman Rotary Club
• Priority will be given to send one student to each camp category
• Space is limited, approximately 56 total students around the District will attend each of the two camps.
• The camp is held at Anglican Memorial Camp, Clear Lake, MB
• The camp follows a “hands on” and “learn by doing” approach to learning.
Rotary clubs around the world are dedicated to helping young people develop their leadership skills to the fullest.
• To encourage, assist and train selected youth to become responsible citizens and develop leadership skills.
• To publicly recognize the high qualities of the many young people in our communities.
• To promote an atmosphere that provides basis of insight and understanding for intelligent leadership.
• To help the youth realize their potentials within their life and their communities.
• To enthuse young people and provide them with improved leadership skills.
• To bring this enthused leadership back to the sponsoring community.
• To expose many young people, their families and peer groups the Ideals of Service of Rotary International.
• To expose young people to the work that Rotary does in their community and around the world.
Strong leaders are made – not born. Leadership skills and principles are learned – not inherited.
Topics explored at RYLA include:
• Self-Esteem • Feelings and managing emotions • Healthy relationships • Communication skills • Problem Solving • Risk Taking • Leadership skills • Self-awareness • Youth Entrepreneurs • Business planning • Career planning • Environmental interests • Self-Defense • Event planning • Fundraising • Stewardship and service • Raising awareness
Know a student interested in developing their leadership skills? Nominate them today!