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The Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (RAYEC) - RAYEC is a week-long August camp for youth ages 13- 15 interested in business and entrepreneurship. The main focus of this camp is to educate youth about marketing, advertising, preparing a cash-flow statement and writing a business plan. Campers set up their own businesses and borrow real money from actual bankers. The last day is “Business Day” at the camp, when campers open and operate their businesses. The youth also participate in many fun recreational activities throughout their week at camp. RAYEC accepts 60 youths aged 13-15 each year based on their applications. This camp is FREE to attend for the campers that are selected, thanks to the generous support of our partners and sponsors. 

Support the future of youth leadership by using the donate button below to contribute to RAYEC's Youth Leader Program—an empowering initiative where 10 exceptional young adults, aged 16 to 18, return to camp as trained volunteer leaders. These individuals receive dedicated leadership training through a series of virtual and in- person sessions, preparing them to mentor younger peers, guide business teams, and lead recreational activities throughout the week long camp.

 CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR RAYEC WEBSITE 

🎯 Why Donate?
Your donation helps cover:

  • Camp accommodations and meals

  • Transportation and supplies

  • Hands-on learning materials

  • Support from trained youth leaders and mentors

With your support, we can continue to offer this unique, fully-funded experience to deserving youth from across Alberta and beyond — including Indigenous and rural communities where access to entrepreneurial education is limited.

💡 Every dollar makes a difference — whether it funds a camper’s journey, supports our volunteer youth leaders, or enhances the camp experience through new resources and activities.


❤️ Help Us Shape the Future — One Young Entrepreneur at a Time

Donate today and invest in the potential of youth.
Your contribution empowers the next generation to dream big, take initiative, and become the changemakers of tomorrow.

  • Donations can be made to the Calgary West Rotary Club / RAYEC by e-Transfer                             
  • Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25.00 or more.
  • Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address with your e-transfer. Receipts will be sent before year-end.
  • Charitable Registration Number 889395398 RR0001

Join us in making a lasting impact.

Upcoming Speakers
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Jul 21, 2025 12:00 PM
Alliance for Smiles
Jul 28, 2025 12:00 PM
Alberta Heritage Day 2025
Aug 04, 2025
Mental Health in Later Life - Retirement, Regrets and Recreation
Aug 11, 2025 12:00 PM
Club Visit
Aug 18, 2025 12:00 PM
Club Committee Reporting & My Story
Aug 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Labour Day 2025
Sep 01, 2025
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
Sep 08, 2025 12:00 PM
Evening Meeting at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Sep 15, 2025 6:30 PM
Calgary Flames Foundation
Sep 22, 2025 12:00 PM
Club Committee Reporting & My Story
Sep 29, 2025 12:00 PM
Field Trip Calgary Public Library
Oct 06, 2025 12:00 PM
Upcoming Events
What We Do
  • Event: Rotary Club of Calgary West Annual Calgary Stampede Parade Breakfast & Seating
  • Date/Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Location: Downtown Calgary along the Stampede Parade route at 738 9th Ave SW
  • Highlights:
    • Hearty Stampede breakfast served by volunteers and Rotary youth exchange students
    • Prime parade viewing from bleacher seating
    • Fundraising through breakfast ticket sales and Rotary-branded cowboy hat sales
  • Purpose: Fundraiser to support Rotary programs and community initiatives
  • Outcome: A successful, fun-filled event celebrating community, western heritage, and service above self.

Empowering Future Leaders: The RAYEC Story

The Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (RAYEC) is a transformative, week-long summer experience for 60 youth aged 13–15 who are eager to learn about business and entrepreneurship. Campers gain hands-on experience in marketing, financial planning, and business development—culminating in a real-world “Business Day” where they launch and operate their own ventures using actual loans from bankers.

RAYEC is completely free for participants, thanks to generous donors and sponsors. In addition to business learning, campers enjoy recreational activities and mentorship from trained youth leaders.

An exciting part of the program is the Youth Leader Program, where 10 former campers (ages 16–18) return as volunteer leaders. These young adults undergo specialized training to mentor campers and guide team activities, making a lasting impact as role models.

By donating, supporters help cover critical costs such as accommodation, meals, transportation, and training resources. Contributions also expand access for youth in Indigenous and rural communities, where entrepreneurial education is often out of reach.

Every donation fuels a young person’s dream—and plants the seed for tomorrow’s changemakers.

Join the Calgary West Rotary Club in building a brighter future through youth empowerment.

On July 3, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., Rotary Club of Calgary West members and friends gathered downtown to set up for the Calgary Stampede Parade Breakfast and Seating event. Setup tasks included organizing the breakfast and seating areas. Bleacher seats were professionally pressure washed by “Seating U.” The team’s effort ensured everything was ready for a successful event the following morning.
 
 
A large group from the Calgary West Rotary Club set out to to cleanup our designated 3 kilometer section of the north side highway #1. The group met at 9:00 AM on Saturday May24, 2025 in the parking lot of Calaway Park and received instructions from David Impey. David provided the volunteers with bright orange garbage bags and led smaller groups to assigned sections of the highway for cleanup. The cleanup completed at approximately 11:00 AM and some of the group got together for a bite and some fellowship at the Cav-Ok Grill  located at Springbank Airport.
 
"Gratefully Supported" is a tribute to the Rotary Clubs of Calgary for their long-standing support of the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary. Highlights include the Rotary Club's global mission to create lasting change and acknowledges their contributions, including funding major purchases like a 5-ton truck, a multi-use printer, and convection ovens.  
13 Calgary West members and some family members spent Nov 1st on a H4H  build day in Livingston which is on the north part of the city.  By all accounts everyone came away with a deep appreciation for what Habitat does in assisting families be able to afford their own home.  It is truly amazing what they do and the organization of the construction that day was outstanding.
 
 
Rotarians gather in each others homes to build lasting friendships and enjoy a hot meal with great conversation.  This is just one of many social activities that members and friends enjoy about being in Rotary.
 
The short-term exchange program (STEP) is a reciprocal family-to-family exchange for students between the ages of 15-19 at the time of the exchange. It offers students the opportunity to gain international understanding while becoming familiar with another culture. The exchange takes place over the summer months.
To apply:  Online Application   (Applications for the Summer 2022 Exchange Year are now open, with the caveat the exchange will only proceed if it is deemed safe to do so)
On Saturday November 19th members of several Rotary Clubs and the District Indigenous Relations Committee were given an introduction to the Siksika Nation’s history at the Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, the site of the signing of Treaty No.7 in 1877. A guided tour of the museum provided the start of a journey of learning about the historic events and the cultural value of the site for the Siksika Nation enhanced by the rich variety of the archaeological resources that reflect the long history of Blackfoot Crossing.
-Story by Christine Rendell, Photo Karen McKee
 
 

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