Summer for Youth: summer learning, summer fun Learning through experience brings people of all ages great rewards. For young people it can be a real eye-opener. With this in mind, HKFYG has designed its Summer Youth Programme around a number of thematic programmes and 3,500 activities are being organized by the Youth SPOTS and other units. There is the special train which will take 500 students to visit the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai for a most amazing international learning experience. The Mission Hills Junior Golf Tour will once again introduce aspiring young golfers to the sport's techniques and etiquette. LEAD (Learning through Engineering, Art and Design Project) will be offering its unique mix of creativity and a Forensic Science Day Camp is highly recommended for budding scientists. The Summer School for Effective Leadership gives those with leadership potential 80 hours of training at The University of Hong Kong, with team-building, lectures, seminars and meetings with prominent members of the community. For general information of Summer Youth Programme 2010, please contact Marian or Katie at 3755 7072. Events Hang Seng Bank Leaders to Leaders Lecture Series with Prof Yuen Kwok-yung and The Honourable Mrs Laura M Cha The series continues with a lecture from Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, SBS, JP , of the University of Hong Kong's Department of Microbiology. He will speak on the theme of Venturing into the Unknown of Outbreaks on 18 May at 6.30pm. He will be followed by The Hon Mrs Laura M Cha, GBS, JP, Member, Executive Council of HKSAR, Chair of the University Grants Committee, who will speak on the theme of The Mainland is Our Hinterland on 24 May at 6pm. All lectures in the series are in Chinese and are being held at the Rayson Huang Theatre, University of Hong Kong. Call Rita, tel 2169 0255 for more details. Life Decode 2 with the Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong The Life Decode 2 programme was designed to enhance the problem-solving skills of young people at risk. The programme, which included work with boys who were part of the Police Superintendents' Discretionary Scheme, ran from December 2009 till April this year, and it culminated with a closing ceremony sponsored by Ocean Park Hong Kong on 24 April. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Lan Kwai Fong acted as mentors to participants and helped them build a network of social contacts. Contact Pauline Ho, tel 2396 4711 for further details. News Summer School for Effective Leadership at University of Hong Kong 22-31 July 2010 This collaborative project, co-organized by HKFYG and the General Education Unit of the University of Hong Kong comprises 80 hours of leadership training focusing on social issues and development, with team-building, lectures and seminars plus meetings with prominent members of the community. Participants get a taste of campus life including a high-table dinner and dialogues with distinguished HKU alumni. Form 4-Form 7 students with outstanding academic achievement and leadership potential are welcome to apply. The medium of instruction is English, supplemented with Cantonese and Mandarin. Numbers are limited to 150 participants. A few places are left so hurry! Fee: HK$8,000 (board and lodging at HKU included), applicants can also apply for grants and scholarships. For further details visit leadership21.hkfyg.org.hk or gened.hku.hk for more information or contact Judy at HKFYG's Leadership 21, tel 2169 0255.   Many thanks to partners HKFYG runs YBHK Young Entrepreneurial Course with support from ten partners Between June and December, a Young Entrepreneurial Course (青年創業學) for 18-35 year-olds will be run by HKFYG's Youth Business Hong Kong at KPMG, 8/F of Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road. It aims to develop entrepreneurial skills, such as writing business plans, accounting, legal concepts, brand-building, and setting up a business in China. Lecturers for the course will be from the 30SGroup, ACCA Hong Kong, B2A Consulting Ltd, DLA Piper Hong Kong, Dragon Junior Chamber, HkNtCigA.org, Youth Link, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, Inc, Hong Kong, and Midland IC&I Group. Please book early. Places are limited to 50 at each lecture. Click here for a full list of partner companies. Visit http://ybhk.hkfyg.org.hk for full details. Call Miranda Ho, tel 3113 7999 for further information about lecturers. ELC (HK) Ltd and City University Department of English co-organize ELC ShowTime ELC (HK) Ltd and the City University of Hong's Kong Department of English co-organized ELC ShowTime 2010 on 28 March. The Federation was chosen to be the beneficiary of the very successful performance and participating students explored the English language in a fun way. 50% of the proceeds of ticket sales were donated to the Federation. For details please contact Brenda, tel 3755 7102. Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust donation for Sai Kung Camp The HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp is to benefit from a generous donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for the purchase of a 6-seater minivan for this popular venue. Contact Bonnie for more details, tel 3755 7101 Youth Career Expo at Olympian City 2 HKFYG's Youth Employment Network is holding a career expo on 20 May from 10am-6pm in the G/F Central Atrium of Olympian City 2, West Kowloon. Click here for a list of the 58 companies offering over 2,300 positions in catering, sales, education, customer services, property, retail & chain stores. More info is available at http://yen.hkfyg.org.hk or call Miranda Ho, tel 3113 7999. Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme 2010-11 with the Tourism Commission and supported by Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence and Power Logistics Building on past success, the Federation will again organize the Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme (HKYAS), jointly with the Tourism Commission. This year it also has the support of the Hong Kong Association for Customer Service Excellence and printing sponsorship from Power Logistics. The scheme's goal is to tell people about Hong Kong's hospitality and increase the participants' sense of belonging. An intensive, comprehensive training programme takes place between 13 July and 18 August for five weeks with a series of company visits, seminars, workshops, mentorship programmes and a group project competition. Applications accepted from students aged 16 or above, studying locally or abroad. Deadline: 19 June. Contact the HKYAS Secretariat, tel. 2169 0032 or visit http://www.yas.org.hk Hong Kong Trade Development Council donates gifts in Reach Out Campaign As in previous years, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council has made a donation of toys, games, stationery and other items that were exhibited at the Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair as part of the Reach Out Campaign. These will benefit the young users of the Federation's services. Contact Brenda, tel 3755 7102, for information.