Welcome to The Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program

     
 
#AIC2021     
Since 1951...
 
 
In 1951, The Rotary Club of Ottawa established its annual "Adventure in Citizenship" Program in which some 220 senior high school students, from across Canada, spend four days in Ottawa experiencing tours, lectures, discussions and social events designed to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Canadian citizenship. Public figures including former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, the Right Hon. Joe Clark, and the Hon. Ed Broadbent participated in the program as students. 
 
This annual event provides a unique opportunity for a selected group of young Canadians to come together to gain a better understanding of our country. Through meetings with political leaders, senior officials and others, they learn a great deal about the workings of our democratic institutions. Through meeting one another and having discussions among themselves, they learn to appreciate the diversity of Canada and the privileges and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
 
We are very excited to be offering a virtual Adventures in Citizenship in 2021!
 
The remaining registration dates are:
 • Pre-registration: Sent February 17 (completed)
 • Save-the-Date: More information has been sent to participating clubs
 • Registration opens to clubs and students: March 8
 Clubs will provide AIC with the selected student’s contact information and make payment. After each club registers, the students will be sent registration material to be completed within 24 hours.
 • Registration closes: March 22, at 8 p.m. EST
 • Wait-listed student review: March 23 - 26
 • Registration re-opens for clubs that previously indicated they would like to send an additional student: March 26
 • Care packages sent to AIC participants: April date TBD
 
Stay tuned for more details.
 
Heather Taylor
Program Committee Chair, 2021 
Rotary Adventure in Citizenship Program
 
Our supporting partners: 
Canadian Heritage - Exchanges Canada
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Centre for Conflict Resolution International
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Elections Canada
National Capital Commission (NCC)
Parliamentary Page Program
Speaker and Clerk of the House of Commons
University of Ottawa
Students Testimonial:
Thanks for an amazing trip!  I went to Ottawa being a proud Canadian, and cam home so much prouder than before.  I have such a greater appreciation for the best country in the world.  Canada!  I met so many people from coast to coast, who all may live in different places, but all share the common Canadian Identity! 
— Sawn Nicholson, Halifax, Nova Scotia
 
The experience in Ottawa has been nothing but absolutely amazing!  
— Cherry Fung, West Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Program Details
 
The program evolves from year to year in response to the changing political agenda of the country and to new opportunities. The following is a brief description of a typical program:
 
Day 1: The Adventure begins with introductions and our opening plenary session with a keynote speaker and a mock election for the program's Prime Minster is announced. After lunch, the Adventurer's enjoy a tour of the city and its many historical sites, followed by a visit to a national museum. The first day ends in the Province of Quebec with a French Canadian traditional dinner and music provided by a group of Quebec fiddlers.
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Rotary Adventure in Citizenship
2021 PROGRAM INFORMATION
 
Details to be announced soon!
How You Can Participate
We are excited to announce that May 1-5 will be the 2021 dates for Rotary Ottawa’s Adventure in Citizenship program. Registration dates are: 
• Pre-registration: Sent February 17 (completed) 
• Save-the-Date: More information has been sent to participating clubs
• Registration opens to clubs and students: March 8 Clubs will provide AIC with the selected student’s contact information and make payment. After each club registers, the students will be sent registration material to be completed within 24 hours. 
• Registration closes: March 22, at 8 p.m. EST 
• Wait-listed student review: March 23 - 26 
• Registration re-opens for clubs that previously indicated they would like to send an additional student: March 26 
• Care packages sent to AIC participants: April date TBD
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Essay & Video Contest
Scholarship Opportunity
The Young Citizens Foundation partners with the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program to offer three deserving participants a $1,000.00 scholarship for first year tuition. Click here for the 2020 application form. 
Contact Us
Rotary Club of Ottawa
PO Box 8009, Ottawa Station T
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3H6
(613) 860-1521
Adventure in Citizenship