Rotary International offers a number of programs for youth. Students are our future, our New Generation. All of the programs, both long-standing and those in early stages of development are designed to foster the ethical values of Rotary. Each program offers opportunities for young people to build leadership skills, to foster understanding and acceptance of diversity, and to give service to others.

The programs listed below are all available in our Rotary area, which encompasses southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands, and the entire state of Rhode Island. In the parlance of Rotary, "our area" is known as District 7950. This website offers you links to specific pertinent sections on the Rotary International website, Rotary.org. Links connecting you to greater detail available on this Rotary7950.com website are also supplied.

Starting with programs that focus on our youngest children through those designed for young adults....

EarlyAct: A school based service club for students aged 5 to 14 (grades K-8)

REACT: A school based service club for students aged 10 to 14 (grades 5 - 8)

Interact: A community service club for high school students (grades 9 - 12)

RYLA: Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is a weekend long event for high school sophomores who are selected & sponsored by local Rotary Clubs.

North American & International RYLA:  Students who have previously participated in other Rotary programs are eligible for these events (ages 18 - 30)

International Youth Exchange: High school students and young adults are eligible to spend up to a year abroad. (ages 15 - 25 depending on the program)

Rotaract: Rotaract is a Rotary International sponsored service club for young men and women from age 18 to 30. (college or community based)

Ambassadorial Scholar: This program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. (college & graduate students)

World Peace Fellow: Rotary World Peace Fellows an earn a master's degree in a number of different peace and conflict resolution related fields. (graduate students)