How it Works

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Rotary Clubs sponsor students to attend​

Rotary has clubs throughout San Diego and Imperial counties that sponsor students from local high schools to attend RYLA. Students don't need to pay to attend RYLA.  You can check to see if your school has a Rotary sponsor.  (If your school does not have a sponsor, contact us and we will help you find one.)

 

Students submit an application

Your sponsoring Rotary Club will hold interviews (usually in January and February).

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You'll be notified my mid-March if you have been selected

We will send you all the information you need, like packing lists and how to get there.  You might be told you're selected as an alternate. If so, keep a close eye on your email because spots often open up at the last minute.

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Students come by bus

There are 5 meeting points throughout the county, and we will let you know which one is for your school.  You'll need to arrange to get there (your sponsoring club can probably help) if you aren't driving yet. We can also help you carpool with others from your area.

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You will have an amazing time!

It's hard to describe the RYLA experience, but you will 100% have an amazing time, meet interesting people, broaden your mind, eat a lot of camp food, have fun and return an even better version of yourself, ready to continue your leadership journey.​

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