Applications can be filed online for the Rotary summer leadership program will be offered again this year for high school sophomores, The Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference (RYLA). RYLA is held at Keystone College in Northeastern PA. It is a 5-day, 4-night leadership program for high school sophomores who have shown leadership potential in their home, school, and community. The conference is designed to introduce participants to thoughts and ideas which will strengthen and develop their leadership skills. It also provides an environment where participants may discuss and exchange their ideas with other students from NEPA.
More information and the application link can be found below…..
RYLA Program Information- The program consists of different components, including:
- TEAM PROJECTS: Each student will be a member of a team during the conference. Each team works on a project that is a hands-on experience with student planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES: Discussion groups are held to share and explore ideas which result from each day's programs.
- SOCIAL LIFE: There is time in the program for organized sports, dancing, and other activities to develop lasting friendships with other participants and staff.
- TEAM PROJECTS: Each student will be a member of a team during the conference. Each team works on a project that is a hands-on experience with student planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES: Discussion groups are held to share and explore ideas which result from each day's programs.
- SOCIAL LIFE: There is time in the program for organized sports, dancing, and other activities to develop lasting friendships with other participants and staff.
Program dates and Location: RYLA will be held Sunday, June 15- Thursday, June 19 at Keystone College in La Plume, PA.
Cost: The only cost to attendees is transportation to/from the program.
Application Process: There is an application that will ask you to answer some short answer questions. Applications are submitted online at the following link:
On the application, all students should indicate The Hazleton Rotary Club as their sponsoring club. The Hazleton Rotary Club will receive the applications, and they will select three area students to receive a full scholarship to attend RYLA.
The applicant must:
1. Be a current sophomore ready to enter his or her junior year in the fall.
2. Have shown leadership potential in home, school, and community.
3. Demonstrate qualities of a good student.
4. Submit a completed application.
5. Be selected and sponsored by the Hazleton Rotary Club (RYLA is 100% FREE to attendees.)
1. Be a current sophomore ready to enter his or her junior year in the fall.
2. Have shown leadership potential in home, school, and community.
3. Demonstrate qualities of a good student.
4. Submit a completed application.
5. Be selected and sponsored by the Hazleton Rotary Club (RYLA is 100% FREE to attendees.)
6. Be accepted by the District RYLA Committee
Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025
If you are selected to attend, you will be emailed a medical form that must be signed by a doctor or school nurse and returned to the RYLA registrar. You will also then receive additional information regarding the conference.