ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
2026 RYLA: February 14-16, 2026Thank You, Young Leaders!
Over two and half days, RYLA students will participate in outdoor and indoor team challenges and recreational activities, expand personal development by learning more about problem-solving, communication, leadership, risk-taking, and teamwork. Get ready to explore your strengths and challenges and learn how to use this information for self- and community improvement.
For RYLA 2026, the District 7620 RYLA team is proud to collaborate with Rotary District 7610, our neighbors in northern and central Virginia.
Interested in attending RYLA 2026?
Watch this overview video and talk to your local Rotary Club about sponsorship. Once payment has been made by your sponsoring club, complete your registration!
CONTACT
Liz Moody
District 7620 RYLA Chair
ryla@rotary7620.org
Important Deadlines, Dates, & Information
- Early Bird Registration (ends December 15th) – $360.00 per student
- Regular Registration (ends January 15th) – $410.00 per student.
Information for Rotary Clubs
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Each club is responsible for overseeing their own process to identify and evaluate candidates for RYLA.
Information for Students
- Interested in attending RYLA? Reach out to your local Rotary Club to get started.
- Once you’ve been approved by your sponsoring Rotary Club, you can sign up here:
Explore Frequently Asked Questions, included a suggested packing list, here:
Student FAQInformation for Rotarian Volunteers
- Find more information and sign up for a volunteer shift here:
ABOUT RYLA
The Rotary 7620 RYLA program is an intense 3-day, 2-night leadership training program that is designed to recognize, encourage and further develop the leadership skills of 10th, 11th and 12th-grade high school students who have shown a potential for rendering important service to their schools and communities. The program was first developed in New Zealand and Australia in 1959 to fulfill a need to recognize and develop outstanding young people. RYLA was later adopted by Rotary International and is now held throughout the world.
