RYLA University 2026
for Districts 7475 & 7490
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RYLA University 2026 for Districts 7475 & 7490
Monday-Thursday
June 29-July 2, 2026
Drew University
Madison, NJ
What is RYLA?
From Rotary.org:
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.
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What are the benefits?
Connect with leaders in your community and around the world to:
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Build communication and problem-solving skills
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Discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in your school or community
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Learn from community leaders, inspirational speakers, and peer mentors
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Unlock your potential to turn motivation into action
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Have fun and form lasting friendships
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What’s involved?
RYLA is an experiential leadership training program for high school juniors entering their senior year of high school.
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At RYLA, students hone their leadership potential, develop creative problem-solving strategies, and learn ethical business practices in addition to many other leadership lessons.
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How can I participate?
RYLA participants are nominated and sponsored by local Rotary clubs. Contact your local Rotary club to find out more about its specific procedures, and utilize this website for District-wide RYLA information!
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Rotary Youth Protection
RYLA University, The Rotaract Club of Leadership & Service, Rotary Districts 7475 & 7490 and their staffs adhere to the Rotary Youth Protection Guidelines:
https://my.rotary.org/en/learning-reference/learn-topic/youth-protection
Statement of Conduct for Working With Youth
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. To the best of their ability, Rotary members, their partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.
RYLA University Documents
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This trifold contains basic information for participants to familiarize themselves with the Program!
A rundown of answers to frequently asked questions for RYLA University 2026.
A complete guide to RYLA University 2026 for for Participants and Parents/Guardians. Includes Program objectives, goals, mission and vision; Program and camp rules; forms to complete; contact information and bio of Program Director David Edelstein.
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***Note for forms:***
1) Fill out the online Participant & Parent/Guardian Form at www.RYLAUniversity.com/forms.
2) Forms at the end of this Handbook should be printed and then either
A) mailed to Bob Law, RYLA Registrar, 32 Cobblewood Road, Blairstown NJ 07825
or B) scanned and emailed to bob.law.7475@gmail.com (please also copy WeAreServantLeaders@gmail.com).
