What: An intensive leadership development program developed in 1971 by Rotary International for young leaders.When: June 15-18, 2023
Where: Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX (hosted by the Rotary Club of Stephenville)
Who: Students must be a high school junior or senior in the fall of 2023. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 18. Students should meet the following qualifications:
- Leadership experience or potential, demonstrated through participation in youth group or service activities
- Cooperative nature and willingness to participate in a group
- Awareness of current events
- Strong communication skills
- Good performance in school and work
- Enthusiasm for sharing newly found skills
Student Drop Off/Pick Up Information
- Drop off is Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- Drop of location is Tarleton State University, 1600 West Shirley Street, Stephenville, TX 76401
- Pick up is Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 11:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Pick up location is Tarleton State University, 1451 West Jones Street, Stephenville, TX 76401
No cost to the student. A local Rotary Club funds the $450 sponsorship of the student.
The RYLA Program is led in a professional, collegiate atmosphere where participants will:
- Develop leadership skills through experiential and fun activities
- Increase self-confidence and enhance teamwork skills through participation in challenge course exercises
- Learn proper social and business etiquette while participating in a formal dinner event
- Observe how city government operates while participating in a mock City Council meeting
- Expand their civic and patriotic skills in ethics and responsibility classes
- Learn about the purpose and objectives of Rotary International while attending a Rotary club meeting
- Learn about the Rotary Four Way Test
- Participate in a community service project
- Participate in a global political exercise called Promises, Promises
RYLA aims to:
- Demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for young people.
- Provide leadership concepts for selected youth leaders
- Encourage leadership of youth by youth
- Recognize publicly young people who are rendering service to their communities.
RYLA provides:
- An introduction to a variety of issues, people and perspectives
- An opportunity to make new friends.
- RYLA is FUN!!