This event stars as a great way to learn about and appreciate Rotary at the high school level.
Join Us on WEDNESDAY
June 28, 2023
REGISTRATION AT 4:30 PM
PROGRAM START AT 5:00 PM
Online Registration has now closed for this event. Please contact the District Office if you would like to be added to the attendance list (408) 273-4577.
The Thursday night BBQ was started by PDG Dave Ditto in 1984 to give each of the campers a good hearty Rotary BBQ meal consisting of ribs, chicken, veggie burgers, corn, salad, beans, French bread and ice cream with strawberries at the conclusion of a week of camp food. Since 1984, camp food has improved tremendously but the tradition of gathering campers and Rotarians has continued.
The Dave Ditto BBQ has a suggested donation of $35 per person.
Mission Springs Conference Center
1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program worldwide. Young people are chosen for their leadership potential. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event’s curriculum. This Camp RYLA is sponsored by Rotary District 5170.
High school students from around the Bay Area are selected to attend RYLA for leadership demonstrated at school or in the community. Many, but not all, of our students are a part of their school Interact Clubs. These students receive scholarships to a week long leadership camp where they learn skills about how to become better leaders, build better friendships, and how to actively apply what they have learned at camp to their lives, schools, and communities.
RYLA aims to:
- Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth;
- Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders;
- Encourage leadership of youth by youth; and
- Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.
RYLA was officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, and is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service. RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Rotaract and Interact clubs. RYLA participants often go on to become Youth Exchange students or Ambassadorial Scholars.
For more information and updates on RYLA for District 5170 go to www.ryla5170.com