Now Accepting Applications for RYLA and Young RYLA. Visit the “How To Apply” Page to Register and Apply!

 

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What Is “RYLA”?


 

 

Rocky Mountain RYLA


RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a life-changing leadership training program where young people learn, develop, and enhance leadership skills and principles in an atmosphere of trust and respect. RYLA encourages and assists current and potential youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership. Many past RYLArians claim, “It was the best week of my life!”

 

RYLA

Students who are currently a high school sophomore, junior, or senior, may apply to attend RYLA. Generally, applicants selected have excelled in one or more areas of high school involvement and have potential or proven leadership experience. RYLA will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Colorado.

The date for the RYLA conference in 2023 is:

Sunday, June 25 – Friday, June 30

Applicants MUST be able to stay for EVERY DAY of the conference! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO FULL ATTENDANCE.

 Rocky Mountain Young RYLA


Young RYLA

Any current 7th grader may to apply to attend either one of the Young RYLA Conferences. Both conferences in 2023 will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Colorado.

The dates for the Young RYLA conferences in 2023 are:

Young RYLA-1: Sunday, June 18 – Friday, June 23
Young RYLA-2: Sunday, July 16 – Friday, July 21

Applicants MUST be able to stay for EVERY DAY of the conference! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO FULL ATTENDANCE.

 RYLA Plus


RYLA Plus

RYLA plus is a leadership training program, fully developed and sponsored by Rotarians in the Rocky Mountain Region; this camp is designed especially for high school teenagers who have physical (not cognitive or behavioral) disabilities that preclude their participation in our regular RYLA program. RYLA plus will return in 2023.

RYLA Alumni:
Apply To Be A 2023 JC!


Now Accepting JC Applications for RYLA and Young RYLA 2023

We are currently accepting applications for 2023 JC positions from past RYLA attendees. Applications will be accepted through November 30th. You must create a user account on this site in order to submit a JC Application. Click the following link to create a user account and begin the application process:


https://rockymountainryla.org/jc-acct-reg/