Key Initiatives
Our members – the area’s top business and civic leaders – personify the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” each and every day.
Our service work focuses on four key initiatives: Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp, Roberto Clemente School #8 partnership, our Community Service Team and International Services.
Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp
Free, residential summer camp for children and adults with disabilities, and their families
The Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is a free, residential summer camp meeting the needs of children and adults with disabilities, and their families. Each summer, more than 2,500 children and young-adult campers (ages 7 to 21 years old) with disabilities take advantage of this 157-acre campground in Rush, N.Y. It is the only camp facility of its kind in Greater Rochester that gives children with special needs unique overnight camping experiences. A community resource, 5,700 people from more than 75 not-for-profit organizations also use the facility every year.
Visit Sunshine Camp
Roberto Clemente School #8
Rochester Rotary's adopted school since 1994
Roberto Clemente School #8 has been Rochester Rotary’s adopted school since 1994. We support School No. 8 students by tutoring and reading to them, providing library books or winter clothing, and offering field trips to area businesses. Our club also provides scholarship opportunities to promising young people at School No. 8.
The Community Service Team
Volunteer activities throughout the year
The Volunteer Resource Team demonstrates its dedication to the concept of Service Above Self by engaging in a number of volunteer activities throughout the year. Rotarians serve our Rochester Rotary needs in addition to assisting in programs that address the critical needs of children and adults with disabilities, as well as youth education.
International Services
Advancing humanitarian efforts on a global scale
We provide grant funding and volunteer support for initiatives that make a meaningful difference in communities worldwide. Our International Services work aligns with Rotary International’s seven focus areas – clean water; sanitation and hygiene; disease prevention; maternal and child health; education support; and local economic growth. Our grant-review process is guided by a predetermined budget to ensure impactful and sustainable outcomes.