RYLA  stands for ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS.  It is all about Rotarians working with youth in leadership development.  It is an intensive training program for 150 High School Juniors who are chosen for their proven or potential leadership abilities.  Students attend an all-expense paid Camp in Idyllwild Pines, California for three days.  Camp is organized by Rotarians and facilitated by RYLA student Alumni.  The RYLA event is sponsored by District 5320 and the 55 local Rotary Clubs. Students are joined by talented young people from communities throughout the district.  RYLA provides a memorable opportunity to learn, grow, have fun, and make new friends.  Each year the Rotary Club of Mission Viejo sponsors two students from our area.
Below are scenes fro RYLA

What RYLA Offers

The core curriculum for RYLA includes the following:
● Fundamentals of leadership
● Ethics of positive leadership
● Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
● Problem-solving and conflict-management
● What Rotary is and what it does for the local Community and Internationally
● Building self-confidence and self-esteem
● Elements of Community and Global Citizenship