What is RYLA?
It stands for "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards" and is a leadership camp for sophomores, juniors and seniors.
It's held at the YMCA of the Rockies in this summer.
 
There's also Young RYLA, which is basically the same thing, but just for kids in the 7th grade. 
 
Both RYLA and Young RYLA are awesome leadership camps for kids, and there's no cost...we pick up the tab for participants.
Applications are being accepted until 3/30/23, and there's limited space, so read on for details!  
RYLA Leadership Camp- sophomores, juniors and seniors
An awesome 6-day leadership camp sponsored by Rotary. Students from Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska will gather to make new friends and learn new leadership skills. It’s a 6 day action-packed camp of activities that helps students build confidence and leadership skills (like problem solving games, challenge course, skits, group discussions and teambuilding activities). Mountain View Rotary covers all expenses! Applications are now being accepted…here’s the details:
  • What: RYLA Leadership Camp in the Rockies
  • Who’s eligible: high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • Camp dates:  6/25-6/30/23 at the YMCA of the Rockies.
  • How much does RYLA cost? $0- Mountain View Rotary covers all expenses!
  • How to apply:  go to www.rockymountainryla.org
  • Deadline for applications is 3/30/23
Young RYLA Leadership Camp- for 7th graders
It’s just like our RYLA program for high school kids, but Young RYLA is for 7th graders only. Young RYLA will introduce your kiddo to new friends and provide leadership skills. Here are details for Young RYLA:
  • What: Young RYLA Leadership Camp in the Rockies
  • Who’s eligible: 7th grade students
  • Camp Dates for Young RYLA?  
    • Sunday – Friday, 6/18 – 6/23
    • Sunday – Friday, 7/16 – 7/21
  • Where is Young RYLA held: The YMCA of the Rockies
  • How much will it cost me? $0- Mountain View Rotary covers all expenses!
  • How to apply: go to  www.rockymountainryla.org
  • Deadline for applications: 3/30/23
If your child is ready to learn leadership skills, meet new friends and have a ton of fun, RYLA or Young RYLA is the ticket!
 
Got questions? Email Judy Magara at judy@coloradobd.com