The Subcontinent

India & South Asia | 2.085 Billion People | 195,000 Rotarians

Your region is large. Lead with the boldness this land demands.

Home to more than 2.085 billion people across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and beyond, The Subcontinent is the most populous region on Earth. It is a place of extraordinary diversity — thousands of languages, ancient civilizations, and some of the world’s fastest-growing cities alongside rural communities that have changed little in centuries.

The challenges here are immense in scale: access to clean water, sanitation, maternal and child health, and economic opportunity remain pressing concerns for hundreds of millions. Yet the Subcontinent is also home to some of Rotary’s most dynamic clubs, with approximately 195,000 Rotarians driving change from the ground up. Rotary’s work here spans polio eradication (India was certified polio-free in 2014 — a historic victory), clean water projects, vocational training for women, and literacy programs that reach some of the world’s most underserved communities.

Deepa Kewat working on a sewing machine at Jhoole’s production center in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India. Jhoole is a nonprofit, fair-trade clothing company that provides its artisans with a living wage, health insurance, and child care. Jhoole was founded by Hannah Warren, a former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar who studied in India. District 3040 (India) and five clubs in District 6420 (Illinois, USA) used a 2010 Matching Grant of $12,500 from The Rotary Foundation to support Jhoole, and members of the newly established Rotary Club of Maheshwar volunteer their time and business expertise.

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Let The Game Begin…

Below you will find some activities that are just for fun (J4F). This will help you get a feel for the kind of challenges you will face throughout the 7 areas on campus. Not all tasks are equal, some are worth more points because they are harder to achieve, some may require you to be in a specific area, while others can be completed anywhere and anytime. Like all the activities at camp, the instructions are important and so is your teams ability to work together to solve the challenges you are faced with. As a Rotarian, if you question the rules or instructions, just apply The 4-Way Test.

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Wisest Staff Member

Wisdom isn’t always spoken — sometimes it’s lived. Find a staff member you believe to be the most seasoned in life. You can’t ask their age, birthday, or year — rely only on observation and intuition. Capture a photo with them.

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The Line We Walk

Balance is more than physical — it’s a way of moving through life. Locate a long, narrow surface on campus that allows for single-file movement. As a team, climb on, find your footing, and strike a balanced pose. Capture a photo of the full team without anyone stepping off.

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Beyond Words

Language opens doors to new perspectives. Find a staff member who speaks a language other than English and ask them to be in your team’s photo. Capture the moment and reflect on how embracing diverse voices makes every community richer.

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Caught in the Act

Sometimes the best stories are the ones captured in secret. Snap a stealthy selfie of your team with another team visible in the background — mid-task and completely unaware. Make sure the moment feels natural and spontaneous. Reflect on the joy of witnessing others in action.

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Five-Letter Find

Some clues are simple — if you look closely enough. Search the campus for an object whose name begins with the letter “S” and is exactly five letters long. Once found, photograph your team with it. Challenge yourselves to think creatively and have fun with language and observation.

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Less is More

Sometimes the best outcomes come from the greatest challenges. As a team, pose for a photo where only one limb per every two people is allowed to touch the ground. Use creativity, balance, and teamwork to lift, lean, or support one another. Reflect on how constraints can inspire collaboration and fun.

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Looks Can Be Deceiving

Sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem — and neither are people. Find a container or object on campus that appears full but is actually empty. Capture a photo of your team with it. Reflect on how appearances can be deceiving and how looking closer always tells a better story.

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Family Ties

Leadership often begins with those closest to us. Seek out two staff members at camp who are related by blood or marriage. Take a photo with them. Reflect on how shared values and support systems can inspire leadership from an early age.

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Doppelgänger

They say everyone has a look-alike. Choose one team member to impersonate AJ — through appearance, clothing, pose, or attitude — and capture a photo or video with the team. It’s not just about looks — it’s about capturing his energy and essence.

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Frozen in Time

Time stands still in the right moment. At exactly 22 minutes past any hour, strike a creative team pose and photograph it — making sure a visible clock showing “:22” is included in the shot. Reflect on what it means to pause together, even for a second, in a fast-paced world.

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