Teenagers today benefit greatly from opportunities to develop life skills and motivation to help them cope with the challenges of a very competitive future. Students have pressure to perform academically: their results are the benchmark of success. However other skills are needed for the next stage of a student's growth, be that further education or the workplace.RYPEN is a fun residential weekend where the participants participate in a range of outdoor activities designed to build their self worth in a way that they can value themselves as "Person of the Year", make new friendships and connections, perhaps listen to inspirational guest speakers, and use this developed belief in themselves constructively in a team environment. It is an adventure that will change their lives!
RYPEN is aimed at year 10 students, who have shown qualities of decency, courage, persistence, sincerity, leadership and application in everyday life, and who deserves further development and guidance. The principal aim is to communicate a series of ideas, problems and social experiences which will assist them in forming their own values and to broaden their horizons culturally, socially and academically.RYPEN aims for the “average” student and not for the outstanding few! It is advised that ‘friends’ are not selected. If the student does not know anyone at the start of the weekend they’ll be certain to leave with 20 to 40 new friends when it concludes.
Important – The focus is on students within the “middle rungs” of the ladder – not at the top or disruptive/at the bottom – but in the middle! It’s strongly suggested that the selection is made by the Year 10 dean of the school who will know of appropriate students for selection.
A range of activities is included to challenge the students, from motivational speakers to anti-drug and crime avoidance, to outdoor high ropes/confidence courses and water activities. They are never bored!
The process – Clubs are approached to determine the number of students they wish to sponsor.
The RYPEN committees approach schools for their support and involvement in selecting students.
Students are matched to Clubs and Clubs are involved in transporting students to the weekend RYPEN venues.
This gives an opportunity to meet the students prior to the camp.
The students are advised that they will be required to speak to your club following camp, to share their experiences with you."
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