The early years were times of learning about Rotary and of attempting to put into practice the principles of Rotary. At first the Club rendered assistance mainly to the Thelma Vaughn Home for physically handicapped children and to the Challenor Home for mentally retarded children. However, it was not long before the club’s community outreach programs included the giving of toys to needy children at Christmas time “Toy Cheer” and the furnishing of assistance to many community projects including providing amenities to children’s homes, sports equipment to the youth and household furniture and stoves to the underprivileged. 

In these early years, the club established its first children’s play-park, at Folkestone, St. James (in collaboration with the Parks and Beaches Commission). In addition to the establishment of additional play parks, RCOBW successfully completed the Batts Rock Project. In collaboration with the National Conservation Commission, this project helped to improve the Batts Rock beach facility.  This park comprises of two (2) acres of land and boasts a Children’s Play Park, recreational facilities, toilet facilities and changing rooms. These activities were financed by the Club’s various fund-raising activities. During these early years, members were very enthusiastic and many fellowship activities were shared.