DATES

May 28 - 31, 2026

LOCATION

Stillwood Camp (Chilliwack, BC)

COST

$550 CAD | $450 USD

Sponsoring Club Information

Value of Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 

Enables every Rotary Club to acknowledge service to the community by sponsoring participants
  • Enthuses young leaders and provides them with enhanced leadership techniques.
  • Exposes young people, their families and their peer groups, to Rotary ideals of Service.
  • Is a complementary program to other Rotary youth activities and has been instrumental in the formation of Rotaract clubs.
We are excited that, as a Rotarian, you are interested in supporting the RYLA Program in District 5050! RYLA is one of the few Rotary programs where family members of Rotarians can also participate.
 
RYLA has helped to build leaders across the world, and countless in our District too. We help participants gain skills, understanding, tools, and support through RYLA and Rotary. Some RYLA alumni have started or joined Rotaract and Rotary clubs. Others have also progressed their careers and philanthropy.. We have seen participants come back as facilitators, committee members, and even as Chair within the program; continuing to take on challenges through leadership.
 

How to Sponsor a Participant: 

The RYLA committee strongly encourages active participation from all Rotary Clubs in District 5050 to sponsor participants and/or facilitators for RYLA. If your club is unable to find a suitable participant, please contact us at ryla5050@gmail.com for other ways to provide support.
 
Participants are expected to register themselves, listing a Rotarian from your club as the point of contact. Once a participant has registered, the named point of contact will be emailed by the RYLA committee to confirm the sponsorship and will be provided an invoice that is due upon receipt.  As we are required to confirm the number of participants one month before RYLA begins, we cannot offer any refunds for cancellations after that date.
 
RYLA will be held at Stillwood Camp in Chilliwack, BC from Thursday May 29  to Sunday June 1, 2025. 
 

Where to Find A Participant?

Sometimes it can be challenging to identify someone who can attend RYLA. Below are a few suggestions of where you can find individuals who may be interested in RYLA. A reminder that individuals must be 18 - 30 years old to attend RYLA.
  • Past Scholarship Winners and Applicants
  • Grandchildren of Rotary Members
  • Co-Workers and/or their Children
  • Rotaractors
  • Past Interactors
  • Youth Exchange Students
  • Past Youth Engaged in Service Participants
  • Past Youth Adventures in Leadership Participants
  • Past Event Volunteers
  • Community Leaders
 

Sponsorship fees: 

$550.00 CAD or $450.00 USD /participant or facilitator
 
We suggest that the sponsoring club make arrangements before RYLA for the candidates to speak to the club at the next meeting following the RYLA weekend.
 
If you are interested in getting involved with the program further by viewing the weekend and/or joining the committee, please connect with our Co-Chairs Sharon Crowson and Adam Hill at ryla5050@gmail.com. 
 

Posters:

Select on the poster or the text below to download PDF versions.
 

  • To share with Rotary Club members
     

  • To share with the general public
 

Commitment Letter

Want to secure your club's commitment for RYLA? Complete the form and send it to our committee to reserve space for your participants.

Why Support RYLA?

"Love this program so much. I had such great experiences through this leadership, which has helped me a lot. I love it." Alice

Leadership Development

RYLA stands as a beacon for leadership development, employing a multifaceted approach that combines inspirational speakers and interactive team-building activities.

Connections

At the heart of RYLA's success is its unique ability to foster connections among like-minded individuals, creating a supportive network that extends far beyond the duration of the program.

Personal Growth

Our program serves as a catalyst for profound personal growth, empowering participants to discover their potential, develop critical skills, and cultivate a strong sense of self.