The Rotary Club of Sedona Village partnered with Sedona Red Rock Junior High School to present its first Life Skills Day, a dynamic hands-on learning program designed to help students build practical skills for everyday life and future success.
All 160 students participated in three interactive sessions selected through a student interest survey, ensuring topics reflected what students most wanted to learn. Eleven classes were led by volunteer subject-matter experts from throughout the Sedona community.
Session topics included goal setting, wellness and performance, conflict resolution, volunteering, entrepreneurship and personal finance, cake and cookie decorating, stock market investing, video editing, first aid basics, sports readiness and fitness development, and interior decorating.
“Life Skills Day exceeded our expectations,” said Rotary Coordinator Paul Bowles. “Students were able to choose sessions that mattered most to them, and the response was outstanding. Seeing Sedona professionals and community volunteers generously share their experience and knowledge was truly inspiring. Their commitment made a lasting impact on these young people and demonstrated the power of community service.”
Supporting youth education and leadership opportunities is one of Rotary International’s core areas of service. Through programs like Life Skills Day, the Rotary Club of Sedona Village continues to invest in developing confident, capable young leaders for the Verde Valley — one student at a time.