Introduction

Youth Activities

The Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock offer a substantial range of youth activities / competitions each year, full details of each event will appear here.

1. YOUNG CHEF – November.

Cooking amongst young people is a valuable life skill.  Contestants prepare and present a two-course meal within a pre-set budget and a time limit, which is judged by an expert panel. (11-17 years old)

2. YOUTH SPEAKS – November

This competition offers a team of three young people aged between 11 to 17 years the opportunity to experience speaking on a public platform.  Schools have been supporting this activity for many years.  Intermediate Teams – 11-13, Senior 14-17 years old.

3. YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER – February

Photography is a talent and an ever-popular art form.  Entrants submit three photographs on a theme in black and white or colour, along with a description of the inspiration for their photographs. (Junior 5-10, Intermediate 11-13, Senior 14-17 years old)

4. YOUNG MUSICIAN – November

 Music is an international language and we at Rotary encourage talented and young people by providing this opportunity to demonstrate their musical skills. (Three ability classes: Beginner Grades 0-3, Intermediate 4–5, Senior 5)

5. YOUNG CHEF WORKSHOP – Spring/Summer Term

This event is for Young Chefs who wish to further develop their catering skills.  The students are challenged to prepare a two-course meal under the direct guidance of a professional chef in a professional kitchen.

6. YOUNG WRITER – December/January

A flair for creative writing is a special gift and this competition promotes and encourages the work of young people who show talent.  (Junior 5-10, Intermediate 11-13, Senior 14-17 years old)

7. MATHLETICS – March

A mathematics event for teams of more able pupils from Thurrock Primary Schools.(Years 5 or 6)

8. TECHNOLOGY TOURNAMENT – March

Teams of students interested in engineering and science compete in a one-day event to devise and build a solution to a technical task.  Solutions are evaluated and judged against competing teams. (Intermediate Teams – 11-13, Senior 14-17 years old.)

9. YOUNG ARTIST - February

The competition aims to encourage young people to be creative, develop skills in using traditional or contemporary media, demonstrate interpretation of the topic and express personal ideas through a selected medium or multi- medium. (Junior 5-10, Intermediate 11-13, Senior 14-17 years old)

11. INTERACT

These clubs bring together young people aged 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self.  Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun.

For more information, or to register your interest, contact admin@rotaryclubofgraysthurrock.co.uk or look out for updates and information on this website.