Rotary Club of Solvang
What is RYLA?
Each year, thousands of young people take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program worldwide. Young people are chosen for their leadership potential to attend an all-expenses-paid camp to discuss leadership skills and to learn those skills through practice. Rotary clubs and districts select participants and facilitate the event’s curriculum.
RYLA aims to:
- Provide an effective training experience for selected youth and potential leaders;
- Encourage leadership of youth by youth;
- Encourage youth to make a difference in their communities through volunteer work and social responsibility; and
- Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth.
RYLA was officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, and is one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service. RYLA programs often lead to the formation or strengthening of Rotaract and Interact clubs. RYLA participants often go on to become Youth Exchange students or Ambassadorial Scholars. For more information about RYLA in your area, contact your local Rotary club or your district RYLA chairperson. More information is available at the Rotary International website.
About Rotary District 5240 RYLA
Rotary District 5240 spans the central coast of California from San Luis Obispo to Agoura Hills covering inland to China Lake. This district is comprised of 72 independent local Rotary clubs.
Each year the district hosts a leadership retreat for high school students local to each of these clubs. Each Rotary club selects students from their local area, based on application and interview, to attend the leadership retreat. This is an opportunity for club and students to make an impact on their local community.
INTERESTED?
The Community Service Corps (CSC) is a service of the Rotary Club of Solvang, not only for club members, but for any resident of the Santa Ynez Valley who would like to make a difference by improving life here.
You probably lead a very busy life – all sorts of time commitments. But, you occasionally have some free time and would like to use it to make a difference serving your community.
Download our flyer for more information. Please share it with a friend or post at your place of business, school, church or other organization where community service may be of interest.
Ready to get involved now? Download the CSC Application here.
Does your organization need volunteers for a one-time event or project? Download a Request for Service here.
