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Youth Service
Youth Exchange Program
Summer Camp Exchange Program
The Summer Camp Exchange Programs last three weeks. It is organized as an international youth camp, which bring together students from many different countries.
Short Term Exchange Program
Short-term exchanges are three to four weeks in length. They often take place when school is not in session and usually do not include an academic program. Short-term exchanges involve a stay with a host family and a visit from a host brother or sister.
Long Term Exchange Program
Long-term exchanges usually last for an academic year, during which the student lives with more than one family and attends school in the host country.
Youth Protection Policy
The Youth Protection Policy took effect as of 1-Jul-07
Leadership, Ethics And Determination (LEAD)
The LEAD conference is a weekend mountain camp experience designed to help 8th grade students improve leadership skills, incorporate ethical behavior in their everyday lives, and develop a positive attitude.
Summer Camp 2009
Archive of pictures from previous years
Youth Service Picture Galleries
2008-09 Youth Exchange Students
Long Term Inbound:
The District Committee has selected 5 students this year.
Valentina Aleksandrova is sponsored by D-5010 and the Rotary Club of Ulan-Ude in the Buryat Republic, Russia. She is hosted by the Rotary Club of Vista and is attending Vista High School.
Andrezza Rangel is sponsored by D-4730 and the Rotary Club of Paranagua Taguare in Brazil. She is hosted by the Rotary Club of Encinitas and is attending La Costa Canyon High School.
Florence Mertens is sponsored by D-2170 and the Rotary Club of Bruxelles-Foret Dr Soignes in Belgium. She is hosted by the Coronado Rotary Club and is attending Coronado High School.
Piermarco Orsini is sponsored by D-2040 and the Rotary Club of Como, Italy. He is hosted by the Coronado Rotary Club and is attending Coronado High School.
Stefano Benedetti is sponsored by D-2030 and the Rotary Club of Genova Golfo Paradiso in Genova, Italy. He is hosted by the Coronado Rotary Club and is Attending Coronado High School.
Long Term Outbound:
Charlie Winter sponsored by the Camp Pendleton Rotary Club will be hosted by D-2080 and will be living in Sardinia, Italy. Charlie recently attended Carlsbad High School and is quickly learning Italian to help him with his exchange year.
Jordan VanDerWerken sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bonsall is being hosted by D-9200 and the Rotary Club of Karura. He will be living in Nairobi, Kenya. Jordan recently graduated from High School and became an Eagle Scout.
Alison Rodgers sponsored by the Coronado Rotary Club is being hosted by D-2170 and will be living in Belgium. She most recently attended Coronado High School.
Olivia Gray sponsored by the Encinitas Rotary Club is hosted by D-2200 and will be living in Denia, Spain she most recently attended.
Short Term Program 2008:
Our District only had 3 Short Term Exchanges this year.
Amanda Rowe sponsored by the Coronado Rotary Club went to Alicante, Spain where she stayed with her host sister Bianca and her family. She then returned with Amanda for a three week stay here.
Dana Hutchison was also sponsored by the Coronado Rotary Club and went to Madrid, Spain. Her host sister Sara came here first and took Dana back for a three week stay.
Natalie Bailey was sponsored by the Coronado Rotary Club and went to Straelin, Germany. Her host sister Marina returned with her for a three week stay here.
Inbound Student Orientation
This year's Inbound Orientation will be held in conjunction with The SCANEX Orientation and International Camp Out sponsored by the Lake Elsinore Rotary Club. Students from approximately 28 countries will attend and learn more about our expectations of them as Youth Ambassadors from their respective countries but also bond as the Class of 2008-09 and have some end of summer fun before starting school.
International Ski Weekend
February 2009 is the tentative date for this annual event where our Long Term Inbound and future Outbound students meet with their counterparts from the other SCANEX (Southern California, Arizona and Nevada and now to include Hawaii and Utah) Districts. While the inbound students spend the day with the Big Bear High Interact Club the new outbound students will be schooled on the experiences they may encounter during there stay abroad.
How to Apply?
The Application Deadline is Feb 28th, 2009 for Short (Summer 2009)
and Jan 10th 2009 for Long Term School year applicants 2009-10.
Club Hosting
Clubs willing to host or sponsor a student for the school the school year 2009-10 should have applications submitted before January 9th, 2009. Please contact Bob Chalfa or Rob Eckert for more information.
Archive of Past Years
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