RYLA CAMPER FEE DUE

It is time to think and plan for RYLA 2025! RYLA will be held July 13-19, 2025 in Crookston, MN -- which will be here before we know it!

Two-Minute Quick-Read for RYLA 2025

• All club resources for marketing materials, kick-off webinar, and process are here: https://district5580ryla.org/rotarians/. (As of the sending of this email, marketing on the website is from last year. It will be updated by the end of the month.)
• The camper fee is $600 and is due March 31.
• Start recruiting now -- students are busy and their summers will fill up quickly!
• Everyone who has received this email will gain viewing access to a list of students who have applied.

Please fill out this brief Google Form (only 2 more minutes!) to let me know who your club’s contact person will be for RYLA 2025: https://forms.gle/TUi3cdthEXHt3cNg7 

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Eight-Minute Read to Learn More

The 5 Steps

There are 5 Steps that every District 5580 Rotary Club completes to successfully participate in RYLA:

1.Confirm

2.Promote

3.Select

4.Plan

5.Coordinate

There are additional details and tips on the website for each step. And as chairperson, my goal is to be your partner in this process. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions if and when they arise.

Big Deadlines to Keep in Mind

March 31, 2025

Fees must be sent for campers.

April 30, 2025

Selected campers must be communicated with District 5580 RYLA leadership.

Payments

Please send all checks to our District Treasurer:

Elaine Hansen

Treasurer District 5580 Rotary

133 Summit St, Apt. 401

Duluth, MN 55803

We are limited to 134 spots on a first-come-first-serve basis. Spots will be reserved by payment by Rotary Clubs, not by student applications. No refunds are available after March 31.

Submitting Selected Campers

Campers can apply online at http://district5580ryla.org starting February 1, 2025. Direct students to the District 5580 RYLA website to access and fill out the application in the "Potential Campers" section of the website. 

Students will receive an email with a copy of their completed application, which parents/guardians can then sign and turn into your club representative.

The club representative must then submit their final camper selection(s) via this form to confirm your club's sponsorship of the student.

Only online submissions (from both campers and Rotary Clubs) will be accepted. Any paper forms available are outdated and not approved for use.

Rotary Clubs will not be collecting medical and liability forms. Once students are selected by Rotary Clubs via the form above, the RYLA team will reach out to students for completion of these forms.

Recruitment Ideas

• We'll be sending out messages to last year's campers to help with recruitment -- they are often the best source for future campers!
• Connect and develop ongoing relationships with school counselors, coaches, music directors, and youth group leaders. Encourage them to nominate students who are ready to enhance their leadership capabilities.
• There’s a promotional video you can use at your club during Student of the Month or through your clubs social media pages: http://district5580ryla.org/campers/
• Like and share the RYLA Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter account updates.
• Post on your social media sites.

We require each Club to have a RYLA Chairperson. You can review the guidelines for RYLA Chairpersons, available on the RYLA website http://district5580ryla.org/rotarians/ for more information on recruiting students, selection and general timeline. 

Before you go, please fill out this brief Google Form (only 2 more minutes!) to let me know who your club’s contact person will be for RYLA 2025: https://forms.gle/TUi3cdthEXHt3cNg7 

 
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. The RYLA leadership team will be in touch with more updates!

Creede McClellan  she/her

District 5580 RYLA Chairperson

Website: District5580RYLA.org