Preference will be given to applications received by: December 1st, 2025
Last date for all applications will be 9pm March 1, 2026
Who is this application for?
This application is for High School Students (juniors or sophomores this year) who are under 18 and would like to attend the next RYLA Camp. Students selected must live within (or near to) an area served by a Rotary District 5320 Club (see the map).
Before starting you will need two things:
1) The name of a nearby Rotary Club. This is the Rotary Club that will sponsor you to attend.
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2) Your parent’s consent for you to attend camp.
COVID-19 Protocols: RYLA 5320 CAMP WILL FOLLOW ALL CDPH COVID REGULATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT RYLA CAMP.
Time Commitment: April 12, and April 17 to 19, 2026
(a Sunday 3 hour online session then a in person camp from Friday to Sunday)
hours: Sunday 2:00 to 5:00pm, Friday camp bus leaves @ 8:30am, Sunday bus returns at 4pm
RYLA Brochure for Students, Parents, Schools, Interact and Rotary Clubs PDF Download
On-line portion of camp (Sunday before camp):
1) reliable internet access.
2) use of a computer (Chromebook, PC, Laptop with a webcam)
3) use of a cell phone or tablet (IOS or Android) to install an APP.
4) a room or quiet area in the home where you can participate in the RYLA activities.
In-Person portion of camp in Idyllwild:
- Sleeping bag/pillow
- Personal toiletries and medications
- Bath/hand towels
- Layered clothing & closed-toe shoes for mountains
REQUIREMENTS REQUIRING PARENTAL CONSENT:
a) Your parent or guardian MUST APPROVE this application by signing it electronically.
b) Your parent or guardian full contact information must be included on the application.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
RYLA 5320 Camp – prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
FOR QUESTIONS, OR IF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Mike Darnold, 949-395-7275 or darnoldmike@gmail.com