Rotarian Timeline

Planning for the next RYLA season is already underway! Applications for RYLA 2027 will open on December 1, 2026.

The complete RYLA 2027 timeline, including application deadlines and key dates, will be finalized by October 1 and shared at the District 5580 Conference, October 2–4.

Start Recruiting Today

Now is the perfect time to begin identifying potential RYLA campers. Think about students who demonstrate leadership, curiosity, service, resilience, or simply have the potential to grow through the RYLA experience.

Encourage interested students (or their parents/guardians) to complete the RYLA Interest Form. We’ll notify them as soon as applications open on December 1, along with everything they need to complete their application.

Important Dates and Deadlines

December 1, Camper Application Opens
March 1, Staff Application Opens
March 31, Camper Application Closes
April 30, Final Camper Lists and Payment Due
April 30, Staff Application Closes
June 1, Camper Medical and Liability Forms Due
July 11, Camp Arrival
July 17, Camp Departure

RYLA Rotarian Roundtables

December through May, second Tuesday of the month at 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET

We’ll once again host RYLA Rotarian Roundtables throughout late fall 2026 and into spring 2027. These virtual sessions will provide updates on the upcoming RYLA season and offer practical ideas for recruiting, sponsoring, and supporting campers. Dates and registration information will be announced this fall.

December 8 – RYLA 2027 Launch, Recruiting Great Campers
What RYLA is/isn’t; who makes a good candidate; where clubs can recruit; talking with schools/counselors/community partners; application process; promotional materials
REGISTER HERE

January 12 – Building Your Recruitment Pipeline
What’s working/not working; reaching beyond the “usual” students; engaging schools and youth organizations; talking to parents; following up with interested student
REGISTER HERE

February 9 – Helping Students Take the Next Step
Turning interest into completed applications; answering common student/parent questions; reducing barriers to applying; what students can expect at camp; recruitment troubleshooting
REGISTER HERE

March 9 – Final Recruitment Push, Selecting Campers
March 31 deadline; last-minute recruitment; how clubs review applicants; selecting students fairly; alternates/waitlists; communicating with applicants
REGISTER HERE

April 13 – From Applicant to Sponsored Camper
Confirming club selections; April 30 club deadline/payment; club responsibilities; communicating sponsorship to students/families; what happens after selection
REGISTER HERE

May 11 – Getting Campers Ready for RYLA
Preparing students/families for camp; transportation; expectations; staying connected with sponsored campers; what clubs should do before and after RYLA
REGISTER HERE

Questions?

Have questions about RYLA or how your club can get involved? We’d love to help. Contact the RYLA team at ryla5580@gmail.com.