What is RYLA?

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards has been a program for youth that Rotary has provided Internationally since 1971.  This week Ursula and I attended a day at RYLA 5040 which is held in Gibsons at YMCA Camp Elphinstone.  The buildings in this camp were substantially rebuilt in 1963 by the Rotary Club of Vancouver.  This year 97 youth in grades 10 to 12 attended for 4 days.  They learn all kinds of leadership skills like team building, communication, motivation, and conflict resolution.  But most importantly they have fun learning and meet other youth with similar ideals.  Our club sponsored 4 youth this year and they will come to a future meeting to tell us their RYLA experience!