RYLA University 2025
for Districts 7475 & 7490
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RYLA University 2025 for Districts 7475 & 7490
Thursday - Sunday
June 26-29, 2025
Caldwell University
Caldwell, 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 2025.
[COMING SOON] A complete guide to RYLA University 2025 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.
This form has 2 pages and 3 sections: 1) Release, Waiver, and Indemnity; 2) Health Care; 3) Photo and Video Release. Each section must be signed and dated by the Parent or Guardian.
This form should be scanned and uploaded to the last section of the online
Participant & Parent/Guardian Form at www.RYLAUniversity.com/forms.
It may also be mailed to: Bob Law, RYLA Registrar, 32 Cobblewood Road, Blairstown NJ 07825
or scanned and emailed to bob.law.7475@gmail.com (please also copy WeAreServantLeaders@gmail.com).
Epinephrine Auto - Injector Authorization Form for those who require this.
This form should be scanned and uploaded to the last section of the online
Participant & Parent/Guardian Form at www.RYLAUniversity.com/forms.
It may also be mailed to: Bob Law, RYLA Registrar, 32 Cobblewood Road, Blairstown NJ 07825
or scanned and emailed to bob.law.7475@gmail.com (please also copy WeAreServantLeaders@gmail.com).
