COVID

• Consistent with Rotary as an organization that encourages and uses vaccines, we suggest all participants involved in RYLA camps get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. D5495 will not require vaccination or maintain proof of any volunteers’ or participants’ vaccination status.
• Consistent with the CDC and the Arizona Department of Education, we encourage testing for the COVID-19 virus in order to prevent the spread. There will not be a requirement to test for the virus prior to attending RYLA camp.
• Consistent with the CDC and AZED, we reserve the right to quarantine anyone who does test positive or contracts COVID-19 at the RYLA camp. If someone is known to have the virus prior to the camp starting they will not be allowed to participate— both volunteers and participants.
• This policy is subject to change depending on the health requirements, guidelines, and suggestions of the CDC or AZED.

June 11-14, 2025

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How to Apply

Student Delegate

If you are a Junior High student, (Outgoing 6th-Outgoing 8th grade), you may apply as a delegate for the District 5495 JR RYLA program.

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Junior Counselor

If you have attended HS RYLA program, OR you are an active member of your HS Interact Club, you are eligible to apply for a JC position with the District 5495 JR RYLA program.

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Adult Volunteer

There are no formal requirements to be an Adult Volunteer.

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In accordance with Rotary tenets, our District 5495 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp aims to create an inclusive, understanding and welcoming community, fostering goodwill and peace, and realizing a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all people regardless of personal circumstance.