REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR 2020-21
 

Reservation Process 2020-2021

The Chair for RYLA 2020-23 is Page Misenhimer pageyrc@gmail.com 

Please reserve a space by contacting Liz Cohn rotaryliz@aol.com 

We want to continue to make RYLA a life-positive experience. We will make our final decision whether or not to hold RYLA in its present form by October 2020.

 

A club can reserve 1-6 spaces.
A waiting list will be started when we reach 100 delegates.
There is no limit on JC reservations - these do not count in the above limits.

What is RYLA

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive 4-day workshop for youth ages 14 to 18 in grades 9-12. These young adults are chosen for their leadership potential to attend an all-expense paid training program designed to build, strengthen, and exercise leadership skills, self-confidence, and character.  


These High School students come together from communities across District 5500 (Southern Arizona) and are joined by Rotary Exchange students from other countries. Each Delegate is sponsored by a local Rotary Club.

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RYLA provides a memorable opportunity to learn, grow and have fun while making some new friends along the way. Those who attend a RYLA workshop are generally better able to successfully manage their own lives and careers and make a difference by being leaders in the community.

RYLA's History

RYLA was organized and officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971 and has since proven to be one of the most sought after and highly recognized leadership training programs of its kind.

 

Click Below to Download the Application for RYLA. These forms are available as a fillable online PDF Form. Electronic Signature not required! Just type in Sign Here. All forms will be verified by Sponsoring Rotary Clubs.

If you have questions please contact:  
Page Misenhimer pageyrc@gmail.com  

RYLA Delegate Application 

RYLA Adult Advisor Application

RYLA Junior Counselor Application

 

 

RYLA Focus

What Does RYLA Focus On?​

RYLA focuses on leadership and personal development. The purpose is to help delegates become more effective leaders by strengthening their knowledge and skills in key areas. They will also learn from listening to and exchanging ideas with other outstanding and potential young leaders. The RYLA core curriculum:
 

  • Fundamentals of leadership

  • Identifying one's personal style - and it's strengths and challenges

  • Ethical decision making using the 4-Way Test

  • Public Speaking

  • Team building and group problem solving

  • Building self-confidence and self-esteem on the Outdoor Challenge Course

  • Exploring Rotary's six areas of service

 

What is the RYLA Experience?

  • Stepping outside personal comfort zones.

  • Facing fears and rising to the challenge.

  • Learning to work with others from diverse backgrounds to solve problems and achieve common goals.

  • Gaining insight into your personal leadership style, strengths, and challenges, then having an opportunity to practice leadership skills in a team setting.

  • Strengthening skills in communication and problem-solving.

  • Building friendships with peers from across southern Arizona.