RYLA Camp
Posted by RCS Staff
on Jan 19, 2011
RYLA Counselors Needed
This summer is the annual RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp. In-coming high school seniors are the recipients of the award to attend a 6 day camp in a beautiful area. The Rotary Club of Sacramento is planning on sending two students.
Think about a beautiful summer day, spent in a remote and calming area with lots of green grass and blue skies. Now add into that mix, a group of 17 year olds who are dynamic and leaders in their communities. You will see smiles and fun, laughter and play and even some tears. Perhaps the tears will be yours when you leave the camp.
What I am asking you to consider is the opportunity to be a counselor at RYLA this summer. I attended in 2009 and it changed my life and my attitudes. You see, RYLA will change you as much as it changes the kids...and yes, you will fall in love with many of the kids, they are just awesome. I still stay in touch with many of them through Facebook. During your week at camp you will play games both inside and outside, hear some of the most terrific speakers and enjoy some entertainment in the evenings. You sleep in a building not a tent (though you need to bring a sleeping bag) on a real bed.
The camp is held on two separate weeks. One camp week in June 12-18 and the second camp week is June 19-25. You can sign up for whichever one is convenient. Best of all -- it's FREE.
We are in the process of selecting counselors and there is a special need for female counselors. If you are interested, please contact me directly. My cell is 792-6143 and my work is 987-1090 or home is 987-2858. I need to have the attached application filled in and ideally would like to have it back before the end of February. Note: (Application is available in "Download" section on ClubRunner website.)
Yours in Rotary,
Lorie Rheams