RYPEN (Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment)
At the PCYC Mornington Adventure Camp (approx. 10km south of Harvey)
Friday 22nd May to Sunday 24th May 2009.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of South Bunbury.
The Rotary Club of South Bunbury as host of RYPEN 2009 for District
9460 needs your club to nominate and sponsor students between the ages
of 14 – 16 years.
or
Sponsor (only) a camper to attend RYPEN 2009. 
What is RYPEN?
The Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment is a three day seminar for
participants aged between 14 – 16 years of age. Awardees are sponsored
and paid for by Rotary Clubs.
RYPEN targets everyday young adults who have not yet experienced
leadership positions. We are not looking for either high achievers or
teenagers with behavioral problems.
Outcomes for participants
RYPEN aims to deliver the following outcomes:
- Increased motivation and improved life skills.
- Better self-image and more pride in themselves.
- An understanding of setting and achieving goals.
- The confidence to overcome failure and take control of their future.
- Challenged their own personal boundaries.
Outcomes for Rotary Clubs
RYPEN has separate outcomes for participating Rotary Clubs:
- Fills a niche in the teenage market.
- Reiterates Rotary’s commitment to youth.
- It is a good “bridge” to RYLA.
- Great opportunity to build relationship with local schools.
- Provides a good news media story.
Structure of the Weekend
RYPEN is an intensive programme which includes developing and
implementing problem solving skills. At the same time participants are
interacting with peers from different backgrounds and improving their
teamwork skills.
Some of the activities will include a high ropes course, a low ropes course, team building course a disco and more.
All this is done in an informal atmosphere, where questions and debates are encouraged.
We can accommodate between 40 – 45 participants comfortably so
clubs should act sooner rather than later in locating and interviewing
suitable participants, especially as the Easter school holiday
fortnight normally takes out about a month of the time clubs have to
talk to applicants and gain written approval from parents.
Want to know more? – Call Ken Webber RYPEN 2009 Coordinator on (08) 97252134 or 0421 822 622.
Where is the campsite and what are its features?
The PCYC Mornington Adventure Camp is situated 7.4km from the South
West Highway approximately 1km south of Wokalup (Wokalup is approx.
10km south of Harvey). Visit their website at www.wapcyc.com.au
Separate dormitory style rooms for male and female participants.
The telephone number of the Camp Manager is 97291180, but should
only be used for emergencies on the RYPEN weekend. There is a public
telephone at Camp Mornington - 97291989.
What are the forms for in the Application package and how do we get copies?
Form A … Information Brochure # 1
Form B … Information Brochure # 2
Form C … Application Form
Form D … Parental Approval Form
How much does it cost sponsor a camper?
Selected participants are sponsored by their local Rotary club. The cost per participant is expected to be around $200 in 2009.
Cheques must be payable to “RYPEN – Rotary Club of South Bunbury”
and posted with the completed “Application” and signed “Parental
Approval form” to :
Rotary Club of South Bunbury, Box 324, BUNBURY WA 6231.
by no later than 17th April, 2009.
Late forms may be accepted if the number of participants has not reached 40.
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