Leadership. Team Building. Personal Growth.
What is RYLA?
The Rotary Youth Leadership Academy is a transformative experience to foster youth’s leadership and personal development. RYLA promotes youth wellness through fun and the many friends made at camp.
RYLA is a five-day, residential, overnight camp. RYLA is free, thanks to the support of Rotary clubs in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. Nestled in an idyllic setting near Santa Cruz, transportation to and from camp is provided for all students.
Dates
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LocationRedwood Glen Camp and Conference Center
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Approach
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EligibilityHigh school students in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties who will be incoming sophomores, juniors, or seniors in August 2025. |
RYLA’s Leadership Approach
RYLA’s Guiding Leadership Framework
Developed by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner in their global bestselling book The Leadership Challenge
RYLA Skills Development
Communication Skills:
Develop interpersonal skills
Communicate more effectively
Develop listening skills
Participate in group activities in a warm, supportive environment
Personal Qualities:
Identify various types of leadership personalities
Learn to work cooperatively with others
Learn how to handle stress
Leadership:
Understand the characteristics of exemplary leaders
Learn different styles of leadership
Observe effective leaders in various situations
Problem solving:
Learn creative thinking skills
Learn practical problem solving and decision making skills
Learn how to get things done when others are involved