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

     

Thanks to you, we welcomed 75 - RYLA Campers from 37- different Rotary Clubs across our District!

Over 250+ Rotary Volunteers, RYLA Staff and Counselors are the Magic that makes RYLA happen behind the scenes.  Thank You!
 

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 RYLArians 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 STAFF  

RYLA Staff Scholarhsip Opportunity 
This year we are proud to once again offer a RYLA Staff Scholarship.  The rules remain the same and all RYLA Staff are encouraged to submit an application. 
 

The award is for dedication to the Rotary Youth Leadership Award program (RYLA) and is not based on any academic or athletic participation.
 

$500.00 Educational Scholarship available to RYLA Staff Members, SERVING at least 2-CONSECUTIVE YEARS.  

Previous recipients are ineligible.

Application Deadline:  07/31/2025
Award Announced: 08/15/2025

Funds will be made payable directly to the Financial Aid Depart of the awardee college / university. 
 

***RYLA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2025***
 

All applications will be reviewed by a committe of District 5870 Leadership.  Awards will be announced 8/15/2025.

ROTARY CLUBS

RYLA Roundup is just around the corner.  Saturday August 9th

Who should attend?

• Young Leader Contacts, Club Presidents, Club President Elects, Club Service Chairs
• RYLA Alumni & Staff
• Anyone interested in learning more about RYLA
  • RYLA 2025 experience & key learns
  • RYLA 2026 Timeline / Tasks / Deadlines

Register now for RYLA Roundup

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 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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RYLA 2026 TIMELINE


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.