RYLA 2021 is happening! There will be a virtual camp similar to last year. The big news is that in a meeting with KU last Thursday they told me of their plans for not just a virtual camp, but a day camp in Lawrence and a day camp in Overland Park (at the Edward’s Campus).
The hope is to have a face to face day camp at KU for RYLA. Campers will need to drive themselves to/from Lawrence. Camp will begin with an orientation Sunday night, course work Monday through Thursday and then graduation on Friday.
They hope to have a second camp at the Edwards campus in Overland Park. I have been informed that KU held 56 events over the fall months with over 6,000 students in attendance The chancellor noted that there were no outbreaks from any of the KU sanctioned events. RYLA is a KU sanctioned event.
These camps would be held over three different weeks in June. The dates are not set. The virtual camp would have a price point at $50 while the face to face camps would cost $225. As before, the student and/or their family will pay the $25 application fee and your club would sponsor the remainder of the cost.
While I know this letter is lacking many typical RYLA details, clubs should consider reaching out to teenagers they think would meet the criteria. The application is included and is lacking due dates, pricing and most of the details. I expect that you will have a few questions I have not addressed, so feel free to contact me if you wish. As soon as more details become available, I will let you know so everyone involved can plan accordingly.
Thank you so much for your support of RYLA in past years. I hope to bring you more RYLA news very soon.
Yours In Rotary,