COVID

Consistent with Rotary as an organization that encourages and uses vaccines, we suggest all participants involved in RYLA camps get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. D5495 will not require vaccination or maintain proof of any volunteers’ or participants’ vaccination status.
Consistent with the CDC and the Arizona Department of Education, we encourage testing for the COVID-19 virus in order to prevent the spread. There will not be a requirement to test for the virus prior to attending RYLA camp.
Consistent with the CDC and AZED, we reserve the right to quarantine anyone who does test positive or contracts COVID-19 at the RYLA camp. If someone is known to have the virus prior to the camp starting they will not be allowed to participate— both volunteers and participants.
This policy is subject to change depending on the health requirements, guidelines, and suggestions of the CDC or AZED.

June 12-15, 2024

It is Rotary Youth Leadership Awards!

RYLA District 5490

You will enjoy 4 days where you will learn more than you can ever imagine and you will not even realize it because you are having so much fun!
You will Lose and find yourself at the same time!
JR RYLA is presented at Camp Wamatochick in Prescott, AZ and facilitated by the Rotarians of Rotary District 5495.
This outstanding event brings out leadership skills in individuals through team building concepts and outdoor-based activities that include trust building exercises, problem-solving initiatives.
Our delegates say that this life-changing experience builds inner strength and lasting friendships!
Sometimes it takes the great outdoors to find your inner strength.

HOW DOES JR RYLA WORK?

Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program worldwide.

Junior High aged students (Outgoing 6th grade - Outgoing 8th grade) are selected for their leadership abilities and experiences.The JR RYLA 5495 Wamatochick Committee will select award winners (delegates) to attend the four-day event. The Rotary clubs pay all expenses for the delegates weekend.

Those attending will reinforce their leadership abilities & skills, utilize new methods, learn about their inner selves through a well-rounded exciting,stimulating and busy program.

Rotarians and invited presenters coordinate the day and evening sessions. This is an interactive experiential program with challenges,sharing and increasing individual knowledge.

Our JR RYLA 4 day program will give each delegate to expand their leadership capabilities. It encourages leadership of youth by youth. Delegates exceed their expectations through increased self confidence and group support. Delegates are leaders and followers and gain knowledge of how to apply their skills in each area.

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