Submitted by: Beth Althoff, RYLA ChairDistrict 5580Camp RYLA uses a number of tools to help campers develop self awareness and hone their leadership skills. RYLArians will gain valuable insights about themselves and the world through engaging presentations, experiential activities, small-group discussions, and connecting with their peers. RYLA helps campers refine the leadership skills they already possess and supports them as they think of ways they can use those skills in their home communities.
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens - This book is the focal point of camp. Each students will have at least started on their own personal mission statement and working through the private and public victories of the 7 Habits.
- "I feel that I have greatly improved in my ability to use these habits and skills in my life and that I will try to use them everyday."
- Myers Briggs Type Indicator - This personality type indicator lets students explore their natural preferences while learning about others preferences as well.
- "I loved finding out my Myers-Briggs and discovering the differences between the categories you were put in."
- FISH! Philosophy - FISH is a concept based on the Seattle Pike Place market with 4 concepts.
- 1. Choose your attitude
- 2. Make their day
- 3. Play
- 4. Be there
- Bafa Bafa - A cultural learning experience for students to explore what it's like to be in a different type of culture.
- "BaFa BaFa was my favorite activity and I feel that it is an extremely valuable learning tool, i like the immersive technique, it really alters your perspective."