Thank you to our amazing RYLArians for an incredible 2024 retreat!

See you next year! RYLA 2025 is tentatively scheduled for June 28th to July 5th, 2025.

Recognizing and developing young leaders across Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia

The Rotary Clubs of District 5080 (WA, ID and BC) offer an intensive, one-week leadership training program for young people aged 18-25. The program incorporates, through a number of excellent presenters, challenging small and large group work and interaction with approximately 50 other young adults. It provides opportunities to discover and strengthen leadership skills in an encouraging environment. Topics covered include:

  • Awareness of self/others

  • Group Dynamics

  • Dealing with Conflict/Change

  • Goal Setting

  • Styles of Leadership

  • Characteristics of Effective Leaders

  • Effective Communication

  • Group Dynamics

  • Critical Thinking

  • Ethical Framework

  • Personal Mission Statement

  • Networking

  • Rotary’s Purpose and Community Involvement

For more than 40 years District 5080 Rotary has funded and hosted the RYLA camp for young people to encourage them in their leadership and personal development. The camp exposes attendees to a wide range of leadership and presentation styles as well as providing opportunities to discover more about themselves and others.