Youth Activities


Hatfield Rotary Club made a decision to concentrate on youth activities a few years ago. These include:-

Technology Tournament
In conjunction with four other local Clubs we organise this event which allows teams of four 11 to 18 year old pupils to evaluate a previously unknown problem, plan and design solution, provide full documentation, construct and test the solution all in one day. Winning schools are provided with a shield and each team member a book token.

A confident 5 year old reads her story to the club.

Christmas Story Competition
Primary School Children are invited to write a short story on a Christmas theme. Pam Rhodes of Songs of Praise has presented the awards for the last two years.

"Kids Out" Day
The Club send a group of children from a local school on a day out to Whipsnade Zoo in conjunction with 53 other Clubs in the area.

School Assistance
Club members support Setpoint (formerly SATRO) initiatives in schools in Science Week and in the Keep Secure competition. Other members assist with reading, technology and act as pupil mentors.

Youth Speaks Competition
Club members take an active part in organising this debating competition which is open to senior school pupils over a large area.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
18 to 28 year olds are nominated and sponsored to attend an "Outward Bound" type weekend

Cycling Proficiency Tests
The Club provide shields for the two schools who win the local primary school cycling proficiency tests

Website Competition
Hatfield Rotary Club sponsored a competition for pupils of Onslow St Audrey's School to design this website.