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 2025
RYLA will be held at Twin Lakes Family YMCA, in Cedar Park, TX
June 29 - July 4, 2025
RYLA 2024-2025 Club Sponsorship Form
This RYLA year, Club Sponsorships Form submissions have entered the electronic age.
Submit your desired level of Sponsorship via the linked form and Payment no later than March 15, 2025
Next Steps:
Identify prospective RYLA Campers
Interview Students
Select RYLA Campers
Young Leader Contact
Starting in the 2024-25 Rotary year, clubs may appoint a Programs for Young Leaders Contact for your club.
Selecting a Young Leader Contact for your club will help ensure all RYLA communications reach the right person.
RYLA 2025 Timeline
RYLA ALUMNI
We are EXCITED that you joined us for RYLA 2024!Keep your RYLA Tank Energized!
Check out the RYLA Alumni Resources!
- Interact Clubs - Julian Grant
- Rotaract Clubs - Garrett Rowe
- Rotary Youth Exchange - Virginia Craig
- Rotary Community Corps
- New Generations Service Exchange
- Young Leaders in Action newsletter
HONORABLE SOCIAL MENTIONS
#1DistrictStrong
#RiseUpWithRYLA
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!
Contact Info
RYLA Camp Director: Cathy Danahy
913.406.8847
RYLA Registrar: Kristen Komatz
512.750.0364
Programs Director: