Youth Services Kickoff - 2025-2026
By: Sam Klemarczyk, Youth Services & Interact Chair, interact7780@gmail.com, Dover RC
Dear Rotarians,
As the school year begins, I’m pleased to share key Youth Services milestones for the year ahead. We will mirror Rotary’s theme—Unite for Good. This is about connecting our Youth Services programs, empowering young leaders, and amplifying Rotary’s impact together. We’re thrilled for what’s ahead, and we invite you to be part of it at every step. Here’s what to look forward to: IMPACT Projects, Youth Services Conference, RYLA 2026, and much more.
🌟 IMPACT Projects Launching for Interact and Rotaract
Every Interact and Rotaract Club is being challenged to take on one major Impact Project this year. These will be meaningful efforts guided by Rotary’s Areas of Focus, and our new Impact Project Rubric. This can be a brand new project, or something the club has been doing for years. We can’t wait to see the creativity and leadership that shines through! These projects will be on display at this year's Youth Services Conference.
Every Interact and Rotaract Club is being challenged to take on one major Impact Project this year. These will be meaningful efforts guided by Rotary’s Areas of Focus, and our new Impact Project Rubric. This can be a brand new project, or something the club has been doing for years. We can’t wait to see the creativity and leadership that shines through! These projects will be on display at this year's Youth Services Conference.
🤝 Youth Services Conference is BACK!
This spring, an Interact Club in our district will host a gathering of all Youth Services participants. Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange. Our district previously hosted a thriving Interact Conference - and we are excited to bring an evolution of this back! It’s a chance to reconnect, inspire, and strengthen the pipeline of membership and leadership. Dates and registration soon TBA.
This spring, an Interact Club in our district will host a gathering of all Youth Services participants. Interact, Rotaract, RYLA and Youth Exchange. Our district previously hosted a thriving Interact Conference - and we are excited to bring an evolution of this back! It’s a chance to reconnect, inspire, and strengthen the pipeline of membership and leadership. Dates and registration soon TBA.
⛺ RYLA 2026, Camp Week: June 21–24
After the resounding success of 2025, Tim, Jacey, and the Leadership Team are preparing another unforgettable RYLA for June 2026. Mark your calendars now—this will be a highlight of our Youth Services year. Learn more at the RYLA Website.
After the resounding success of 2025, Tim, Jacey, and the Leadership Team are preparing another unforgettable RYLA for June 2026. Mark your calendars now—this will be a highlight of our Youth Services year. Learn more at the RYLA Website.
🌍 Youth Exchange Momentum
Each year, more students are discovering the life-changing power of Youth Exchange. We’re proud to see this program thriving in our district and shaping tomorrow’s global leaders. Learn more by visiting our Youth Exchange Page.
Each year, more students are discovering the life-changing power of Youth Exchange. We’re proud to see this program thriving in our district and shaping tomorrow’s global leaders. Learn more by visiting our Youth Exchange Page.
✈️ New College-Aged Service Trip: Going on Impact!
Introducing a brand new Youth Service in our district! For the first time, Rotaractors, RYLA staff, and Youth Service alumni (college-aged) will come together for a student-led service trip during spring break (likely March 15–21). Locations under consideration include US areas impacted by natural disasters such as flooding, wildfire, or water crises. This will be a hands-on way to live out Rotary’s mission of service. Please have interested college-aged Rotaractors or Youth Service Alumni email Sam at interact7780@gmail.com.
Introducing a brand new Youth Service in our district! For the first time, Rotaractors, RYLA staff, and Youth Service alumni (college-aged) will come together for a student-led service trip during spring break (likely March 15–21). Locations under consideration include US areas impacted by natural disasters such as flooding, wildfire, or water crises. This will be a hands-on way to live out Rotary’s mission of service. Please have interested college-aged Rotaractors or Youth Service Alumni email Sam at interact7780@gmail.com.
🗓️ World Interact & Rotaract Days
Interact Day: Wednesday, November 5th
Rotaract Day: Friday, March 13th
Let’s make 2025–2026 a year our youth will remember.