RYLA is open to high school students living or studying in the San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. Students must be current freshmen, sophomores or juniors at the time of application.
RYLA is free for all students thanks to the support of Rotary clubs in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. RYLA is held for five days and four nights at Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz. Rotary arranges transport to and from the campsite in Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz.
No leadership experience is required to participate. RYLA is a week of leadership development, personal growth, making friends and a lot of fun!
Student applications for the 2025 RYLA camp will open December 1, 2024.
Learn more about the student experience at RYLA
Watch the recording of the 2024 RYLA prospective student info session here and access the slides from the session here. Wait for the 2025 RYLA prospective student info session early in 2025.
Watch the video highlights from a previous RYLA below and more videos about the RYLA experience on the RYLA Camp YouTube channel. Contact us by emailing hello@ryla.camp with any questions about RYLA.