Participants are selected for RYLA sponsorship by a participating Rotary Club. If you do not have a club sponsor, please find a club near you or contact the corresponding RYLA Director for assistance. If you are a member of Interact or Rotaract or have these clubs at your school, please connect with them as they will be able to assist you.

Rotary Clubs look for young leaders who have notable involvement in education curriculum, sports, student government, school clubs such as Interact or Rotaract, outside organizations and community service. Participating Rotary Clubs oversee the selection of their RYLA candidates. The number of participants sponsored will depend on the number of awards available by each Rotary Club. This will also depend on the number of spots available at the RYLA camp.

● Attend ALL camp dates. Early departures / late arrivals are not permitted.
● Participate in every activity with a positive attitude and open mind.
● Respect camp rules set by RYLA and camp staff.
● After RYLA, give a short presentation to your sponsoring Rotary club on what the RYLA experience meant to you. This may be presented individually or with other RYLA participants from your community.
● Have fun and enjoy yourself!

It is mandatory participants attend the full RYLA camp. Early departures / late arrivals are not permitted. Please examine your calendar and consider your availability before submitting your application. To get the most out of the RYLA experience, it is essential that participants commit to the entire camp.

Transportation varies with each camp and is covered by the sponsoring Rotary Club. If you are selected to attend, transportation information will be provided to you prior to camp.

Participants will be emailed a packing list and all other corresponding documents (i.e. medical / camp waiver, media consent form) prior to camp.

Participants cannot attend the same RYLA twice unless they apply and return as a leader. Participants are however encouraged to attend all 3 camps.

Participants are selected and sponsored by a participating Rotary Club, but businesses and/or parents may contribute the cost of registration. For RYLA North (Age 19-30) there is more opportunity for business sponsorship based on the age group.

Rotary Clubs may wish to connect with their high school Interact club(s) and / or university / college Rotaract club(s) to ask for assistance in finding a participant. We also recommend contacting the corresponding RYLA Director, as they may have interested participants who do not have a club sponsor. Clubs may also provide funding for students who do not have a sponsor club.

Clubs must submit their intent to sponsor participants (i.e. registration / sponsorship form), along with payment by registration deadline for each camp. Rotary Clubs oversee the selection of their RYLA candidates. Participants are selected for sponsorship by a participating Rotary club. Registration can be completed online, using the district-wide registration system. For further information, please contact the corresponding RYLA Director.

Rotary Clubs must contact the corresponding RYLA Director to request a registration / sponsorship form. Once submitted, the director will follow-up with the next steps. Be sure to check in with your club’s RYLA representative before requesting a form, as all clubs that have previously sponsored a participant will automatically be sent the registration / sponsorship information.

RYLA LAKELSE – Yes
RYLA SOUTH – No
RYLA NORTH – No

RYLA LAKELSE – Yes
RYLA SOUTH – No
RYLA NORTH – No

No, your club will NOT be refunded if the participant is unable to attend RYLA after the registration deadline. If there is a cancellation before the registration deadline, the Rotary Club may substitute another participant. Participants cannot be switched after the registration deadline if a participant is no longer able to attend, and no refund will be given.

Rotary Clubs are strongly encouraged to invite their RYLA candidate(s) to a club meeting to share their RYLA experience. This is a great opportunity to gain a further understanding of how Rotary Youth Programs such as RYLA, are encouraging and supporting young people in developing self-awareness, understanding and community participation.

Your official registration form will include this information. Any questions can be directed to the RYLA Camp Director of each corresponding Camp.