Local Initiatives
In recent months Hexham Rotary Club have supported youth activities by funding or partially funding the following activities or events:

• Weekend  team building sailing trip for four youngsters
• Attendance at a national music festival for a local folk band
• Youth activities in the Haydon Bridge and surrounding areas
• Outreach activities in parts of Hexham organised by Hexham Youth Initiative
• Funding for ongoing work at the Queen Elizabeth High School (QEHS) Walled Garden

 

 Exchange Visits.  Each year the Rotary Youth Exchange programme sends many young people, aged between 15 and 25 years of age, on the adventure of a lifetime. Rotary's Youth Exchange includes Long Term Exchanges, Short Term Exchanges, New Generations Exchanges and Camps and Tours.  For more information see http://www.youthribi.org/

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership training program for young people. Participants can be aged 14-30.  RYLA emphasizes leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.  For more information see http://www.rotaryribi.org/committees/reports.asp?rscID=18

Other Rotary Youth Activities.  In addition to RYLA and Exchange Visits Rotary are actively involved in areas such technology, music, sports and other areas.  For more information see http://www.ribi.org/committees/details.asp?RIBICtteeID=6