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
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 Roundup is just around the corner. Saturday August 9th
RYLA STAFFRYLA 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: 08/15/2025Funds will be made payable directly to the Financial Aid Depart of the awardee college / university.
All applications will be reviewed by a committe of District 5870 Leadership. Awards will be announced 8/15/2025.
ROTARY CLUBS
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.
HONORABLE SOCIAL MENTIONS
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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.
- Check out some of our fun videos from previous camps!
- All of the videos below can be viewed on YouTube and Shared via Email/FB/Twitter/etc.
- Simply click on the arrow in the top right corner of each video and it will bring up a URL which can be copied and pasted into an email or direct links to share via social media platforms!
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- Contact Info
- RYLA Camp Director
- RYLA Registrar
- Programs Director