What Is “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 2024 is TBD

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 2024 will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Colorado.

The dates for the Young RYLA conferences in 2024 are TBD

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 Alumni:
Apply To Be A 2024 JC!

JC Applications for RYLA and Young RYLA 2024 will open in October 2023

Applications will be accepted through November 30th. You must create a user account on this site in order to submit a JC Application. We will post a link on this page that you will be able to use to create a user account and begin the application process.

How To Apply