RYLA
HANDBOOK
2020
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
A Student Leadership Camp
January 31 – February 2, 2020
(Check in time is 10:30 – 11:30 am on Friday)
Sponsored by
The Rotary Club of Corpus Christi
District 5930 Rotary International
- What to Expect at Camp RYLA
Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) Camp Overview
- What is RYLA
- Overview of Program
- Levels of RYLA Leadership Training
- Testimonials of how RYLA impacts students and their community
Mission and Objectives Statement of RYLA
YouTube Video 2012 of Campers talking about their leadership training
RYLA Presentation about program
- Key Player Roles
Sponsoring Rotary Club President
- Select a RYLA Coordinator for your local Club
- Input into your Club Budget cost for sponsoring how many RYLA campers you will sponsor
- Commit to meeting all RYLA deadlines for applications and fees due
Sponsoring Club RYLA Coordinator
- Familiarize yourself by reading the Handbook about the vales and merits of RYLA
- Organize Club camper selection process – Decide what high schools to approach for possible applicants. Talk to High School Counselors about assisting in selecting students to be considered for an award.
- Get applications to interested students to fill out and return as soon as possible
- Monitor all RYLA deadlines for applications and fees
- Immediately notify students selected to receive a RYLA award. Submit their application and fee by deadline to Rotary of Corpus Christi office. Give them your email or cell phone information so they can contact you with questions.
- Select at least two students as Alternates in case your Primary campers can’t attend. Submit their applications at the same time but no fee for Alternates is required at this time.
- Arrange transportation to from camp for the selected campers. Stay in touch with campers
- NOTE: New RYLA registration time is Friday between 10:30 – 11:30 am at Camp Zephyr. Students must arrive prior to 11:30 am.
RYLA Club Coordinator To-Do List
Participant Selection Criteria for RYLA Campers
RYLA Coordinator Submission Checklist
School Counselors
Participant Selection Criteria for RYLA Campers
Parents/Guardians of Applicant
- Familiarize yourself with RYLA program knowing your child, if selected, will be receiving an Award from the local Rotary Club valued at over $300 to attend the student leadership camp. Student must commit in advance to attend this weekend.
- Complete legibly and sign the following forms: Camper Application; Medical Release form; Photograph/Story Release form; Youth Protection Policy and Procedures form.
Student Applicant
- Fill out Application Forms within 2 weeks and return to your School Counselor /or Local Rotary Club RYLA Coordinator. Whoever contacted you initially about attending RYLA.
- Discuss with Parents about RYLA and attending camp at Lake Corpus Christi outside of Corpus Christi. Have your Parents sign all forms needed for permission to attend.
- RYLA First-Year Camper Registration Forms
Complete Registration Package (includes all four (4) forms)
- RYLA Registration Fees and Due Dates
- RYLA is organized and run by Rotarian volunteers and held at a private camp. It is important that you meet all deadlines. The registration and payment deadlines align with our commitment dates to Camp Zephyr to reserve dorm space, to allow them to order food, hire facilities staff based on an accurate count and distribution of male and female campers. We volunteer Rotarians also require accurate counts to finalize materials, build teams of Campers, Trailblazers and Counselors; assign responsibilities and assure a well-organized camp. We do not have the manpower to send invoices. We appreciate the hard work of District 5930 clubs supporting the RYLA experience.
RYLA Registration and Fee Due Dates Chart and Instructions
- 5. Frequently Asked Questions about RYLA
- These questions deal with important information to know, such as new registration times, school excuse forms, transportation arrangements to and from camp, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions about RYLA
- What to Bring to RYLA Information and Maps
What to Bring to RYLA for Campers
RYLA Directions to Camp Zephyr, Mathis, Texas
- Contact Information
RYLA District 5930 Co-Chair:
Jim Villaume 361-688-1987 cell jim@jvillaume.com
RYLA District 5930 Co-Chair: (Logistics)
Burak Ersoy 361-288-9090 cell & emergencies burakersoy1903@gmail.com
RYLA Registration Chair:
Christine Wisian 361-779-6190 cell christine.wisian@gmail.com
RYLA Program Chair:
Mary McQueen 361-815-1157 cell mmcqueen2@delmar.edu
Rotary Club of Corpus Christi:
Lysa Chapman 361-882-8672 office rotarycc@swbell.net
Camp Zephyr:
Office 361-547-2448 151 FM 3162, Sandia, TX 78383
District 5930 Governor 2019-20:
Ellison Crider 361-774-8495
- 8. TrailBlazer Information and Packet (by invitation only)
Frequently Asked Questions – Trailblazers
Parent Letter
TrailBlazer Application
Staff Leadership Commitment Form
Medical Release Form
Youth Protection Policy
Photography/Story Release Form
- 9. Counselor Information and Packet (by invitation only)
Frequently Asked Questions – Counselors
Counselor Information Form
Staff Leadership Commitment Form
Medical Release Form
Youth Protection Policy
Photography/Story Release Form
