RYLA
What is RYLA?
RYLA in Rotary District 7490 is a program oriented for High School Juniors. This year’s program runs from Sunday May 22nd to Friday May 27th at Indian Head Camp,
RYLA is...an opportunity...a challenge...an award.
RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Award, a program sponsored by your local Rotary Club for students entering their senior year of high school in the September following the conference. Rotary sponsors the RYLA program each year to give back to the communities that have given it so much.
RYLA participants attend an all expense paid, six-day workshop focusing on leadership, team building, and professional development topics. They join other talented young people selected by other Rotary Clubs of District 7490, in
The Objectives of RYLA
Ø To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth.
Ø To publicly recognize and nurture the high qualities of the many young people who are rendering service to their communities as youth leaders.
Ø To stimulate and cultivate leadership potential in youth.
Ø To provide meaningful leadership training experience for youth, through programs such as physical & mental challenges, discussions, and guest speakers.
Ø To give back to its communities that have given so much to Rotary, by providing training for an elite group of tomorrow’s leaders.
Ø RYLA Leadership Training Conference
RYLA Leadership Training Conference
Conference participants will have the opportunity to participate in a customized leadership development program designed over more than 20 years of experiential learning conferences. Sessions and workshops include assessing group and individual task readiness, and implementation of different leadership styles. Participants will develop Mission Statements and set goals. The skills they acquire during the conference will have direct application in their schools, communities, and life situations.
Small group activities and action groups are also designed to enhance leadership skills. These activities include social interaction programs, talent groups, public speaking, creative writing, and contributions to the “weekbook” (a week-long program’s equivalent of a yearbook). Challenge course and physical and mental challenges will be used as a metaphor for learning.
This conference has been designed to be an intensive, intellectually challenging session to enhance your leadership skills and to stimulate your thinking about yourself, your life, and your country. In order for you and your peers to gain the most from this experience, please keep in mind that all Conferees must:
Ø Be willing to follow rules and take direction.
Ø Attend all scheduled sessions.
Ø Work with peers in small and large group settings.
Remember, for every right you have as a Conference participant, you have an equal responsibility to your sponsoring Rotary Club, to RYLA, and to other participants.
A week of fun, learning, and discovery will culminate with a recognition ceremony. RYLA is a lifetime experience not to be forgotten.
If interested in RYLA, contact Stu Herrmann by clicking his name/link on the left side of the home page of our website.
Please note the following:
Ø Candidates must be High School Juniors.
Ø NO student who turns 18 yrs of age prior to May 27th, 2011 will be permitted to attend the program.