ABOUT RYLA
Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world?
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA and eRYLA online) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
Attendance is free for all students who are selected to attend.
A Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is all about Rotarians working with youth in leadership development. Local Rotary clubs pay all the requires costs for student to attend.
HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED?
Students are chosen for their proven or potential leadership abilities.
Students selected for camp are awarded an all-expense paid camp, which includes three evenings of on-line leadership training followed by three days/two nights of camp in the local mountains of Idyllwild. Food, transportation, housing and activities are free to all student participants; proudly sponsored by Rotary clubs from throughout District 5320.
Leadership training and activities throughout the week are provided in partnership with LeaderNU, an organization with a commitment to youth leadership and growth development training. Students at camp will include Trailblazers (student alumni from prior years camps) and other talented young adults and Rotarians who will contribute valuable leadership and life skills to the experience. RYLA provides a memorable opportunity to learn, grow, have fun, make new friends, and gain a new and improved life focus.
TIME COMMITMENT
What is the time commitment?
A 3-hour online session (Sunday 2:00 to 5:00pm) then weekend in-person camp (Friday morning to Sunday afternoon)
Friday camp bus leaves @ 8:30am from Tustin, Sunday bus returns at 4pm to the same place.
View the RYLA Brochure for Students, Parents, Schools, Interact and Rotary Clubs Download
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WHY ATTEND RYLA?
What are the benefits?
What do I need to attend RYLA?
On-line portion of camp:
On-site portion of camp AT Idyllwild:
*if you do not have one or more of the above, arrangements can be made to provide or accommodate these requirements.
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