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

Apply to JR RYLA !!

Read this Stuff First!

You MUST have a digital photo to complete this application. It MUST be no larger than 1000kb. You will be REQUIRED to upload the picture directly in the application form. If you do not have a digital photograph, talk to your Interact club sponsor BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS to ask how they can help you get such a photo.
Please name your photo "LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME.jpg" so we will know who you are! PLEASE do not use a photo that includes friends, family, neighbors etc.
After you complete the primary application and click "CONTINUE", you will proceed to the Health History form. If the page does NOT move to a new screen, one or more required items may not have been completed. Recheck all your answers, and be sure that all required items are filled. If you see warnings written in RED underneath a cell, that means there is something wrong with that answer. Correct it, then click "CONTINUE" again. You will proceed to the Health History Form.
After you complete the Health History form, you will receive TWO emails: one with your completed application, and one with your health history information. PLEASE save these for future reference.
If you are an Adult Volunteer, clicking "I Agree" and submitting your application constitutes your signature; you do not need to submit a 'hard copy'.

IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, CONTACT THE WEBMASTER via EMAIL. (tameralcs@cox.net) Make sure to include your phone number in your email.

How to Apply

Application Dates

Student/Delegates: Jan 15, 2025

JCs: Jan 15, 2025

Adults: Jan 15, 2025

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.

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.

Adult Volunteer

There are no formal requirements to be an Adult Volunteer.

Health History Form

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.