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RYLA 2025 is in Full Swing...sign up your students now!
We are proud to announce that RYLA 2025 will be located at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, Illinois from Friday, May 9th - Sunday, May 11th!
Attention All Club Members: The RYLA application form for 2025 has been sent via email to current Club Presidents.
Once a club has decided on a student to attend RYLA, please send students the electronic link located in the email.
The application deadline is April 15th, 2025 for students to sign up to attend RYLA! The cost per student/Rotary Club is $190 to attend.
What is RYLA?
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for high school students in District 6420.
Talented young people attend a weekend camp, starting on Friday evening and ending late Sunday morning, organized by Rotarians in district 6420. RYLA is held the second weekend in May. Students must be sponsored by their local Rotary Club.
Participants’ expenses are often paid by sponsoring Rotary clubs. The RYLA program enables young people improve leadership and communication skills and meet Rotarians while having fun and making friends. For young adults, RYLA provides the opportunity to refine skills and explore pertinent topics with their peers and elders. For Rotarians, RYLA offers the chance to help develop leaders, share valuable expertise, and bridge the gap between generations.
RYLA will help you:
• Develop leadership skills.
• Increase self-confidence.
• Gain exposure to a variety of issues and people.
• Improve career skills and knowledge.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RYLA, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ROTARY CLUB!