The RYLA program is an inspiring week-long personal development seminar for young people 19-25 years old, who are post-secondary students or recent graduates. RYLA participants are chosen for their demonstrated leadership potential and attend an all-expenses-paid seminar.
The program is carefully designed to provide leadership training and experience, including lectures and discussion periods with skilled and prominent facilitators, as well as recreation and a chance to live and learn with 40-45 other young leaders.
For over 30 years, local Rotary Clubs from across Ontario and Western New York in Rotary District 7090 have sponsored thousands of young leaders to attend the annual RYLA seminar. The RYLA program is exciting, informative and inspiring! It is specifically tailored for young adults and encourages participation, fun, and a high level of interactive learning.
The RYLA program in District 7090 is best described as:
- An unforgettable experience in life, learning and laughter in a warm and inspiring environment. The program’s aim is to give young people personal, leadership and citizenship skills to succeed in all areas of their life.
- A five-day interactive learning and development experience focused on leadership skills for 19 to 25 years old.
- An individual and group learning and development experience facilitated by modern adult learning techniques, expert training teams, and special guest speakers.
- An opportunity for young adults from diverse backgrounds and with proven leadership potential to enhance the skills that will help them achieve their personal and and professional goals.
- An opportunity to learn from other like-minded young people and make new friends while being challenged both physically and mentally on their road to self-discovery.
- An experiential learning opportunity that will enable individuals to discover their uniqueness and how to communicate and work with others.
