RYPEN
Rypen stands
for Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment and is one of a number of projects Rotary Clubs run
for young people in Western Australia.
WHO CAN ATTEND RYPEN
Almost anyone enrolled in year 10 during 1999can attend. RYPEN is designed to develop personal skills and is
therefore open to all types of people.
AIM
RYPEN aims to
pass on a set of ideas, problems and experiences to year 10 students to allow them to
develop socially, academically and culturally. It allows them to develop skills to judge
what's right and to give them confidence and deal with issues as they arise.
ACTIVITIES
the activities of RYPEN
include Discussion Sessions , Guest Speakers and Group Tasks. The topics dealt with are
wide and varied and include Communications and Relationships. Goal Setting and Building
Self Esteem. RYPEN is also a social
occasion and the Seminar usually includes a special dinner and dance or disco.
RYPEN is a
"participation" seminar and those that attend will be asked to help out by
thanking guest speakers, giving talks themselves, reporting on group activities or by
helping at the camp during meal times, etc. Most of the time, participants will be
involved in learning sessions and undertaking various tasks in small groups. This will
include discussing and solving problems relevant to their age group.
COORDINATION
RYPEN is run
as a weekend seminar and is supervised by the District Rotary Committee. Rotarians within
the Rotary District act as seminar coordinators and 'live-in' with the students to provide
information and assistance, Rotarians of both sexes and their partners act as counsellors
and become "Mum and Dad" for the weekend.
PROGRAM
RYPEN
includes the following: Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Self Esteem,
Skills Presentation, Awards Meeting Procedure and Chairmanship, Speaking and Presentation
Skills, Group Awareness, Debating, Guest Speakers, Disco and Video Concert. Outdoor
Activities will include Sport and Trust Games.
The training team will be lead by Chris Maxwell. Chris is a
professional motivational speaker and educator. He will be assisted by a group of
experienced counsellors and helpers (male and female) un der the guidance of the
Rotary District Committee.
By the end of the weekend, those that have attended will be
prepared to form their own opinions and views on a number of issues. They will also have
developed the skills that will help them cope with a range of situations they will face as
they grow older. For example, how will they work with fellow workers, or make friends when
they eventually leave home? RYPEN provides
the skills to help them deal with issues such as these.
VENUE
The Weekend Seminar is held at the Ern Halliday Camp in
Hillarys. It starts on Friday evening and goes through to lunch on Sunday. The dates for RYPEN '99 are May 21, 22 and 23, 1999.
The Ern Halliday Camp provides dormitory accommodation and
meals are held in a communal dining room.
SELECTION
RYPEN is NOT
aimed specifically at the outstanding student. It is geared for those who show courage and
perseverance in every day life.
To be eligible, the participants (male and female) must be
in year 10 in 1999. They will be nominated by a Rotary Club after speaking with the year
10 Coordinator or Principal at their local high school.
Those selected must be prepared to follow the code of
behaviour for the weekend. Those attending will be expected to adhere to the camp rules
based on courtesy and common sense. After all, it is an exercise in cooperation and there
must be some basic rules in place for everyone to receive the maximum benefit.
HOW TO APPLY
- Those interested in attending should discuss the seminar with
their year 10 Coordinator.
- Applicants and their parents should then complete the
application form and return it to their Rotary Club Contact person. The sponsoring Rotary
Club will then forward the application to the Rotary District Committee by the closing
date April 21, 1999.
- Applicants will be advised by mail of their selection or
otherwise no later then May 7, 1999
RYPEN '99 DETAILS
Rotary Clubs may nominate 1 or 2 year 10 students to
participate in RYPEN '99 for Rotary District 9450. If two students are nominated it is
hoped that there will be one boy and one girl.
DATE: May 21 - 23,
1999
TIME:
5.57pm Friday 21 to 2.29pm Sunday 23 (please be on time)
VENUE: Ern Halliday Camp, West
Coast Highway, Hillarys
COST: $125
per nominee (paid by the sponsoring Rotary Club)
ENTRIES
CLOSE April 21, 1999
The weekend is an intense live-in program and
all meals and accommodation are provided. Those attending will not be allowed to commute
or leave the camp grounds.
COSTS AND
TRANSPORT
All accommodation and meal costs are included
in the $125 sponsorship of the nominating Rotary Club.
Transport to the seminar should be
arranged by the student's parents or guardians. All attendees must arrive by 5.57 pm
Friday May 21, 1999.
The RYPEN
Seminar weekend finishes at 2.29pm on Sunday May 23. The participants MUST BE COLLECTED
from the Camp by his/her parents or guardians unless otherwise arranged with the Camp
Chariman.
Those attending are responsible to the
Nominating Rotary Club for their participation and behaviour on the weekend of the seminar
All personal items such as toiletries, soft
drinks and sweets are the responsibility of the person attending.
Casual Clothing is required for the weekend.
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