Rotary Youth Leadership
Awards
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Rotary District 5150
www.ryla5150.org
info@ryla5150.org
Rotary District 5150
RYLA Enterprise 2011
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@ YMCA Point Bonita
Project of the Rotary Club of San Francisco Since 1984
Serving students of Marin, San Francisco & San Mateo Counties
What is RYLA?
• Rotary's leadership training program for
young adults that is offered by districts
around the world.
• RYLA’s main emphases are:
1. Leadership
2. Citizenship
3. Personal Growth
RYLA According to R.I.
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• Internationally, every RYLA shares the
following program objectives:
1. To demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern
for youth
2. To providing youth with a valuable training
experience to encourage and assist young
people in responsible and effective voluntary
youth leadership
3. To foster continued and stronger leadership of
youth by youth
4. To publicly recognize the many young people
who are rendering service to their communities
as youth leaders
Our Purpose
• Provide an experiential learning
program for 10th and 11th graders in
District 5150:
Leadership, teamwork, communication, skill
assessment, and goal setting techniques
o Education and career path development
o Business planning and presentation skills
o Diverse, team-centered environment
o Overnight experience away from home
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Program Highlights
• Sponsored by Rotary Clubs in District 5150
• All expenses-paid for students - including food,
lodging, instruction and fun
• 3 Day Camp - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Training in leadership, communication, business,
and life skills
• Build relationships with Rotary and
Rotaract counselors and volunteers
• Opportunity for youth to interact and bond with
students from different schools, interests, cultures,
and socio-economic backgrounds
• Scholarship for two exceptional students
Camp Activities
• Leadership, Team Building and Communication
Training
• Motivational Speakers
• Ropes Challenge Course
• Business Plan Development & Presentation
• Personal Development through Creative Thinking
& Exploration
• Discussions about the importance of community
service & opportunities with Rotary
• New Friends & Fun!
Mike Walsh
Team Building
Leadership,
Communication,
Skill Analysis,
Creative Thinking
Ropes
Challenge
Course
Leadership,
Communication,
Strategic Thinking,
Goal Setting &
Healthy Risk Taking
Business Plan
Presentation
Leadership, Communication,
Public Speaking, Business
Analysis, Organization, Time
Management & Skill
Assessment
Team Assistants (T.A.s)
Team Assitants (T.A.s) facilitate the weekend’s
activities and discussions
Family
Structure
• 8-12 students
with 2 T.A.s or
“Parents”
• Evokes a
sense of trust,
bonding, and
reliability. The
families are
safe space to
share past
experiences,
current
triumphs and
struggles, and
future dreams.
“They were really my family for the weekend & I loved
them & felt comfortable.” – Fujiyama Family Member
RYLA 2011
Benefits to Students
• Improved leadership, teamwork and
presentation skills
• Improved education and career awareness
• Connection with Rotary and the importance of
community service
• Improved student resumes as college
admissions look for RYLA
• 2 College Scholarships – for Leadership &
Service Above Self
• New friendships across the Bay Area
Benefits to District & Clubs
• RYLA touches 3 Avenues of Service:
Community Service, Vocational Service and
New Generations
• Increases fellowship and collaboration
between Rotary, Rotaract, & Interact
• Inspires young individuals to become more
service minded, business savvy, & well
rounded
• Introduces youth to Rotary & the opportunity
to become future members
RYLA campers have gone on to become Rotary
members. It is an amazing opportunity to build
lasting bonds between members and clubs that
transcend generational & geographic boundaries.
Rotary District 5150
RYLA Enterprise 2011
@ YMCA Point Bonita
This Year’s RYLA
• April 5-7, 2013
• Location: Westminster Woods in
Occidental
• For more information, pictures & videos
about the venue & challenge course, visit:
www.westminsterwoods.org/
Goals For This Year
• 100-125 students at RYLA
• District-wide club participation
• Including student sponsorship &
contributions toward programs
• Planning & Outreach
• Volunteering at the event
• Mix of Rotaractor & Rotarians T.A.s (20 - 24)
How Can You and Your
Club Support RYLA?
• Invest in Students: Financial Support
• Sponsor students ($350 per student)
• Secure business sponsorships for RYLA
• Send funds to contribute towards general program
costs or scholarships
• Make checks to: Rotary Club of San Francisco Rotary Service, Inc.
How Can You and Your
Club Support RYLA?
• As a Club
• Identify a RYLA liaison in your club to coordinate
efforts
• Volunteer to help plan and/or participate in camp
• Identify and encourage future-minded 10th - 11th
grade students with leadership potential in your area
to apply online
• Honor RYLA campers at your meeting after camp
How Can You and Your
Club Support RYLA?
• Join the Planning Committee
• Fundraising, Rotary Outreach, School Outreach,
Student Registration, Website, Social Media,
Materials, etc.
• Volunteer at RYLA
• T.A, Photographer, Videographer, Camp Medic,
Business Plan Judge, Bus Greeter, General
Coordinator
• Visit RYLA & show your support!
More Information
Visit us at www.ryla5150.org
Visit us on Facebook
RYLA 2011 Video
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
THANK YOU ROTARY!
For RYLA brochures, flyers, and online applications
go to www.rotary5150.org
For more information email info@ryla5150.org