Three people stand together on a beach with arms around each other, one shirt reads “END POLIO NOW”.

Youth Programs

Rotary believes in developing the next generation of leaders. Our programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service.

Members of the Interact Club of Abraham Valdelomar in Lima, Peru, leading a wellness workshop and an eco-brick project at a school for younger children. 21 November 2024
Interact clubs

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills and learn about the world through service projects and activities.

Jennifer Chan, co-director of Rotary's Youth Leadership Awards Camp, with two camp participants leaning on a fence outdoors in Scotts Valley. From Rotary Magazine, May 2024
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

RYLA is a leadership development program for young people who want to learn new skills, build their confidence, and have fun.

Group of Rotary Youth Exchange leaders, from Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention. 21 June 2025. Calgary, Canada.
Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens.

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