Welcome to RYLA 2026!
Congratulations on receiving a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Scholarship! Your local Rotary Club chose you to represent your community, and we’re excited to have you join us this summer. You’ll spend the week with students from across Minnesota, North Dakota, Ontario, and Wisconsin, building connections and trying new things.
Camp Details
Location
University of Minnesota Crookston
Evergreen Residence Hall
2900 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
Arrival
Sunday, July 12 — Registration from 11:00 am–12:00 pm
A light lunch will be available from 12:00 pm–12:45 pm, with camp officially beginning at 1:00 pm with our Welcome Ceremony.
Departure
Saturday, July 18— Pickup at 11:00 am
Pickup will be at the same location as drop-off.
Pre-Camp Checklist
To make the most of our time together, please complete the following before arriving to camp:
Due June 15: Medical and Liability Forms
These forms include medical and liability forms, as well as a volunteer voucher for North Country Food Bank.
The packet must be completed, notarized, and submitted online as a scanned PDF. More information about notaries, scanning, and submission can be found by following the button below.
Due Upon Arrival: RYLA Welcome Form
The form includes the following:
RYLA Club Preference: RYLA Clubs are small groups that take active roles in making RYLA your own. On the form you’ll select your top 3 choices and we’ll do our best to match you to one in your top 3!
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: It will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. We recommend you complete the questionaire in a setting that you feel comfortable in with minimal distractions. There are no wrong answers! Then on the form, let us know your 4- or 5-letter results.
What to Bring
You will stay in a residence hall suite with 2–3 other campers. Rooms are air-conditioned and include access to refrigerators and microwaves. Many students bring a few snacks for the evenings.
Highlights from the packing list:
Bedding
Pillows, blankets, and bedding for a Twin XL bed (non-fitted twin or full sheets work too). If you need bedding, please reach out. We have a limited number of sets available.
Room Deposit Key
A $40 CASH deposit (exact amount required) will be collected at check-in and returned when your key is turned in at the end of camp.
Musical Instruments
If you play a portable musical instrument, feel free to bring it along! We’d love to have you participate in the variety show.
Note on Car Keys
If you drive yourself, your car keys will be collected upon arrival and returned at the end of camp.
What to Expect
Learn more about RYLA before attending camp!
The RYLA staff is anxiously waiting to meet you! In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the RYLA District Chair, Creede McClellan: ryla5580@gmail.com