Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is a program that provides outstanding student leaders and potential leaders an opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills. The program consists of a one week seminar held at Mt. Tremblant. RYLA is an international program that was created by the Rotary International in 1971 as a way to encourage strong leadership in youth. The Rotary clubs of District 7040 are active promoters of the RYLA program for the youth of our area.

What do campers do at RYLA?

RYLA is a week of very intense leadership training. Campers (RYLArians) learn about what it takes to be not just a leader, but a good one. Outstanding speakers from all over the region, discussion groups, sessions with fellow campers and volunteer Rotarian staff members are the sources for individual development. Activities include challenging physical and mental activities, discussions and interactions lead by professional instructors and fellowship with student leader peers and Rotarians. Campers make friendships that last a lifetime!

If I get accepted, does Camp RYLA cost anything?

RYLA is sponsored by the local rotary clubs of District 7040 and Rotary International. It is staffed and operated by professional trainers and volunteer Rotarians from District 7040 with clubs from Kingston to Montreal, and Ottawa to Watertown District 7040 is committed to sponsoring Camp RYLA as one of its outstanding youth projects. Rotarians have seen the effect that RYLA has on its participants and this has led to a commitment of the Rotary to the RYLA program. Individual Rotary clubs pay the entirety of the fees for each camper. RYLArians incur no costs for attending this week of intense learning.

Who can attend RYLA?

Rotary District 7040 is looking for outstanding young leaders and potential leaders between the ages of 16-24 from area high schools and colleges to apply for Camp RYLA. We are seeking students with a good academic record; involvement in school activities, athletics and sports as well as non-school related activities and work experience. Outstanding student leaders and potential leaders will be chosen from applicants for a week of leadership training at Ski Le Gap in Mt. Tremblant Quebec. These are professional training facilities used by corporations and professional sporting organizations to teach leadership, team building and group communication skills.

If you are a student or a parent interested in RYLA, please contact
Dave Hallett
The Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston
dave@hallett.ca

2005 Application Deadline: Feb 11