Prince Albert Rotary Club is sponsoring ONE grade 11 or 12 student to attend the:
Rotary Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa
The Event – April 27 to May 1, 2019
An annual, unique opportunity for 200 young Canadians across the nation
- Explore Canadian identity, shared values and the implications of the freedoms we enjoy as Canadians
- Learn up-close about our democratic institutions
- Appreciate the diversity of Canada
- Understand both the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
The Participants
- High school students between 16-18 years old
- Sponsored by Canadian Rotary Clubs
- Every province and territory is represented
- Competitive process – the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program is recognized for the quality and the enthusiasm of the student participants
What the program typically looks like
Day 1
- Welcome/introductions
- Motivational speaker/Keynote
- Panel of Canadian Citizens
- Walking tour of a National Museum
- French Canadian dinner & music
Day 2
- Tour of Centre Block
- Meet with the Speaker of the House of Commons
- Tour Parliament
- Meet with Foreign and Canadian Diplomats
- Informal Supper and talent show
Day 3
- Presentations & discussions on importance of social engagement
- Rotaract, national leaders in social justice interaction
- Presentations on voting, human rights and peace and conflict resolution
- Dinner and Dance
Day 4
- Special session of Citizenship Ceremony & reception
- Question & Answer Period with the Governor General at Rideau Hall
- Farewell Luncheon with Rotarians and Host Families
- The Billeting Experience
- 100+ homes opened up annually for the Program
- Host families learn about youth from across the country, leadership potential of young Canadians, and of Rotary’s efforts to advance this potential
- Billeting relationships often extend post-Program
- Warm hospitality = genuine gratitude
To learn more about the amazing program visit the:
For Applications: visit Prince Albert Rotary Website: Princealbertrotary.org
For questions: email bobtwyver@sasktel.net
Application deadline is Jan. 25, 2019
YouTube videos explaining the program: