One Week. Lifelong Impact.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) District 5580 brings together high school students from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Ontario for a transformative week of leadership, connection, and growth.
Join us at RYLA July 12-18, 2026
What is RYLA?
RYLA is a Rotary International program that helps young people explore what it means to lead — with confidence, empathy, and purpose. Rotary District 5580’s RYLA offers hands-on leadership experiences through workshops, team challenges, and meaningful conversations.
- Discover your personal leadership style
- Build friendships across the region
- Learn from inspiring mentors and speakers
- Practice teamwork through small group activities
Step Into Leadership
Discover your voice and grow as a leader through hands-on activities and teamwork.
See how RYLA builds confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong friendships.
Sponsor the next generation of leaders and send students to RYLA from your community.
Turn your RYLA experience into an opportunity to grow, teach, and lead alongside a team of dedicated volunteers who make camp possible every year.