Celine Forster and Justin Reed from the Seymour Flexible Learning Centre, Paige Trodd with her mother Kelly and Rotary Club youth director, Fiona McCarthy.
Seymour Flexible Learning Centre student Paige Trodd recently spoke to the Rotary Club about her experience at the Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment camp, held at Axedale in April.
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She was supported on the evening by her mum, Kelly, as well as Celine Forster and Justin Reed from the Seymour Flexible Learning Centre, who were there to encourage and celebrate her achievement.
Paige attended the weekend camp as a Rotary-sponsored participant from Seymour, joining 35 other young people from across Rotary District 9790.
Although she began the experience with nervous anticipation, she said the weekend proved enjoyable and rewarding.
Paige Trodd.
During her presentation, Paige outlined the camp facilities, weekend program and the benefits she gained from taking part.
She said one of the highlights was meeting new people, including fellow participant Violet from the Rotary Club of Albury, with whom she has remained in contact.
RYPEN is designed to help students build self-confidence, develop leadership skills and clarify personal values through interactive workshops, outdoor activities and team-building challenges.
The program focuses on communication, resilience, conflict management and goal setting.
Paige said the camp taught her the importance of stepping outside her comfort zone and, above all, being herself.
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