1. Adventures in Citizenship
(Held in Ottawa over four days in Spring)
Deadline: late January/early February.  Club must apply early December

http://www.rotaryottawa.com/adventure.htm

Adventures in Citizenship is a unique opportunity for a selected student to travel to Ottawa and gain a better understanding of how Canada is run. The student will meet political leaders and senior officials, will socialize with other youth from across Canada, visit the Canadian Museum of Civilization or the Canadian War Museum, view the Musical Ride (Mounties), and will learn about the workings of our democratic institutions. To date, over 10,000 students have participated in the program including former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, the Right Honourable Joe Clark, and the Honourable Edward Broadbent.

2. Adventures in Music in Comox for students in Grades 9, 10, and 11. Held over 2 weeks. Deadline is early May.

Since 2000, 120 students, sponsored by Rotary clubs in other communities, have participated in "Adventures in Music" and been hosted by Comox Valley Rotarians in their homes. These students were enrolled in either the Pacific Jazz Workshop or the Orchestral and Chamber Music Program, each of two weeks duration, at the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre (CYMC). Click here to see what the students think of their experience. CYMC counts among its alumni many well known, distinguished musicians, the most famous of which is jazz great Diana Krall of Nanaimo, BC. Students are enrolled in either a one or two week course, working with professionals individually and in ensembles. Sponsoring Rotary clubs subsidize the students' tuition and return airfare to Comox, B.C. You can download a program brochure and application in pdf format at http://strathconasunrise.bc.ca/pdfs/CYMC_2006.pdf . In 2007 the Pacific Jazz Workshop will be held July 3rd – July 15th, and the Orchestra/Concert Band Music Program July 23rd – August 5th. For further information contact Rotarian Larry Rennison, Adventures in Music Coordinator, at rennison-fam@shaw.ca or visit the CYMC website at http://www.cymc.ca

3. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). www.rylanw.org
Deadline for application is mid-February

 RYLA was officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, and is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service. RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Rotaract and Interact clubs. RYLA participants often go on to become Youth Exchange students or Ambassadorial Scholars. Cost per student: $300.00 (to be paid by sponsoring Rotary Club.)  This will cover room, board, and registration.  The sponsoring Rotary Club will provide transportation to and from RYLA. RLA aims to:
* Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
* Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders
* Encourage leadership of youth by youth; and
* Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.

What: RYLA is a 3 1/2 day program for young people chosen for their leadership potential. They attend an all-expenses-paid camp and workshop to learn leadership skills.

Where: The Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) Campus, located in Tacoma , Washington.