Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment (RYPEN)
Who can apply: Teens aged 13 to 17 during the southern Alberta camp, sponsored by a local Rotary club; grades are not a factor. Northern Alberta runs its own camp for ages 14 to 18 who live in District 5370
Cost and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Sep 2026.
Who can apply
About this program
A free four-day leadership camp run by Rotary. You spend a long weekend on team activities, outdoor challenges and workshops on confidence, communication and goal setting, led by trained counsellors and peer leaders, many of them past campers. Grades do not matter. A local Rotary club sponsors you and covers the $625 cost, including meals and lodging, and arranges your ride. The southern Alberta camp is May 7 to 10, 2027; clubs confirm spots by March 31 and it fills quickly.