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

FAQ

What is expected of a delegate at JR RYLA?

You will be expected to:

Spend the full 4 days at RYLA;
Participate in all activities, showing the best of your leadership skills, with a good attitude and open mind;
Follow the easy rules of Camp Wamatochick;
Plan to make a short presentation on what you gained by attending JR RYLA Wamatochick with your Interact Club
Have fun and enjoy yourself!

How much does JR RYLA cost?

NOTHING! Local Rotary Clubs sponsor each delegate. The cost for the full 4 day program, including accommodation and catering, is sponsored by the local Rotary Clubs. There is no need to bring money with you for the weekend. There is nowhere to spend it.

How can I apply to JR RYLA?

Complete directions are included on the Delegates page.

What are the accomodations like?

Our JR RYLA event is held at Camp Wamatochick in Prescott Arizona. The rooms are in various buildings with shared bath facilities and sleeping rooms.

Girls and boys are in separate facilities.

You will need a sleeping bag. See the section on what to bring.

What to pack for your stay at JR RYLA?

JR RYLA is an activity weekend, and consequently designer clothes and jewelry should be left at home.

You will need to prepare for both indoor and outdoor activities and the suggested JR RYLA guidelines will be helpful when deciding what to pack for the 4 days. .

Who is eligible?

JR RYLA is for outstanding junior high school students (Outgoing 6- Outgoing 8 grades). They will be delegates who possess a high degree of positive leadership potential. They are students who are motivated to experience new challenges and take responsibility to create positive actions.