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RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) | July 11-13, 2025

Registration is OPEN | RYLA 2025 Brochure

 

 

The Rotary District 6360 RYLA program runs from Friday 10:00am (registration) to Sunday 4:00pm.

  • Activities will be lead by staff with extensive training in experiential leadership. District Rotarians will provide supervision and speak on the importance of community service.
  • Camp is limited to 60 students this year. Applicants will be accepted on the basis of receipt of their completed applications from their community Rotary Club. Contact your local Rotary club for sponsorship.
  • Safety is the number one priority of the RYLA weekend conference.
  • All high ropes participants wear appropriate safety gear – helmet,
    harnesses and sling lines. All ropes activities are led by certified Adventure facilitators.

The 2025 RYLA Camper Release contains various forms required for participation at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center (OEC) facilities and authorizations for the Rotary District RYLA staff that require signatures by you and your student.

Step 1: You must download to complete and save this fillable document for your student to participate in RYLA.

Step 2: Once you complete the 2025 RYLA Camper Release (PDF) you will use the online RYLA Application link found in the PDF to register for camp.

RYLA Camp Location:

Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center, Clear Lake Camp
10160 M-37, Dowling, MI 49050

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All Campers:

Please download, complete and sign the 2025 RYLA Camper release form using the Red Button

After completing and signing the release form, use the instructions in the PDF to register online (and to upload the release form)

 

Step 2: Use the link found in the PDF to register. During the online application, you will be prompted to upload the signed, completed 2025 RYLA Camper Release.

Recap from RYLA Camp 2024

Four RYLA camp teams present inspiring, creative BIG IDEA solutions to issues important to teens.

Watch the full presentation video below with Team Red, Yellow, Green and Blue chapter segments

RYLA Committee



Luke Froncheck
Delton Area
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Marjorie R. Haas
Hastings
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Maria Matson
Sturgis
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Nancy Peterson
Kalamazoo
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Mark A Rodge
Eaton Rapids
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Allison Wakeman
Hastings
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Donald E. Deibler
Gull Lake Area
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RYLA Camp 2023

Four groups of RYLA Campers created as possible campaigns for addressing important world issues.

  • – Pop-Cans for Afghanistan – Increasing Educational Access for all youth!
  • – UGLY PRODUCE – Solutions for addressing FOOD INSECURITY!
  • – The importance of Education in the Dominican Republic!
  • – STUDENT Academic Stressors (mental health challenges) and possible solutions!
Watch the presentation video below