Rise Up With RYLA

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where young people can develop leadership skills while having fun and making connections.

RYLA 2026 

RYLA will be held at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, in Cedar Park, TX

June 28 - July 3, 2026

     

 

 

      Electronic Map Location: https://goo.gl/maps/7ovWNtygiWBq1GFm9

     

We are excited to be planning RYLA 2026 where we will be hosting 90-Campers!
Thanks to our RYLA Core Staff and Program Directors we will be accommodating 45-Boys and 45-Girls in 2026!

 

RYLA Club Sponsorships are now Open!

EARLY BIRD ENDS 11/30

ROTARY CLUBS

• Identify RYLA Club Chair/Coordinator
• Identify Young Leader Contact 
• Review RYLA Checklist - Important Dates
  • Campers
  • Sponsorships (EARLY BIRD ENDS 11/30)
  • Volunteers
• Build Relationships, nurture next Generation Rotarians
  • RYLA Campers > Interact Clubs
  • RYLA Alumni > Rotaract Clubs
  • Club Communications
• Youth Protection - All Volunteers are Volunteer Ready!
  • How to Use the Learning Center on Mobile

Young Leader Contact 
Rotary clubs should create a new Programs for Young Leaders Contact position and appoint a representative for your club.  Selecting a Young Leader Contact for your club will help ensure all RYLA communications reach the right person.

RYLA Club Sponsorship Opportunities are now Open! 

• Campers - $740 / Camper ($715 early bird)
• Meals - $500 / meal
• Snacks - $300 / snack
• Service Project - $250+
• Staff Scholarship - $500 / scholarship

Don't wait! Submit your sponsorship form today!
Early Bird Camper Discount ends November 30th

• Clubs may sponsor 1+ Campers. 
• Alternant Campers may be awarded to Sponsoring Clubs as available space permits. 
• Ideally, Finding Clubs will be responsible for transporting Campers, while Sponsoring Clubs are encouraged to invite Campers to their Club meetings and share their RYLA Experience either in person or via online video conferencing.

RYLA 2026 TIMELINE

RYLA ALUMNI
We are EXCITED that you joined us for RYLA 2025!

​Let's keep the RYLA excitement going. 
Find ways to stay connected with your fellow RYLA Alumni and Rotarians. 
Share your RYLA experience. 
It might have been raining outside, you brought the Light inside!

• Interact Clubs - Join a Club or start one.  Find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun for ages 12-18

• Rotaract Clubs - Join a Club or start one.  Exchange ideas with leaders in the community. Develop leadership and professional skills. Have fun through service for ages 18+

• Rotary Youth Exchange - Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.

• Rotary Community Corps - Non-Rotarians who share our commitment to changing the world through service projects.

• Friendship Exchange - Experience different cultures and build international friendships

• Young Leaders in Action newsletter - Stay informed with advice, event updates, and motivational stories that keep you connected to Rotary's global youth leadership community.

RYLA SERVICE PROJECT​​​
Rise Against Hunger was the RYLA 2025 Service Project.  Together we packaged 14,256 meals, nearly 2 pallets going to hunger people in Honduras. Hear a special message from founder Ray Buchanan.




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LEARN MORE
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) participants are nominated by Rotary clubs. 
Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about RYLA events in your area, how to apply. 

RYLA aims to:

 

• Demonstrate Rotary's respect and concern for youth
• Provide experiential training for selected youth and potential leaders
• Promote peer-to-peer collaboration and cooperation
• Recognize young people who are rendering admirable service to their communities.