Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
Leadership Training for Young PeopleWhere Leaders Emerge
RYLA Schedule
Conference Dates and Locations
June 27 – 29, 2025
3 days, 2 overnights
138 North Street,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Family Reception & Closing Ceremony – TBD pm (typically mid-late afternoon)
Family Reception
Sunday TBD (typically mid-late afternoon)
June 29
Park in North 1 – 138 North St (where you dropped off your student)
Holmes Dining Hall (381 North street)
Join us for light refreshments
Meet Rotarians
Learn about Rotary
Closing Ceremony
Sunday, TBD pm (typically mid-late afternoon)
June 29
5 min -Walk from closing reception to closing ceremony*
Family and Friends are encouraged to attend
Weston Auditorium
353 North Street, Fitchburg MA
*Parking is available across from Weston for people with mobility issues, however, we encourage people who are able to park in North 1 and walk to Weston (5-10 min walk)
Student luggage will be picked up from Aubuchon (near arrivals/near North 1) after closing ceremony
Student luggage will be picked up from Aubuchon(near arrvials)
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
District 7910 RYLA participants meet in early summer for a 3-day conference that includes presentations, activities, and workshops on:
. Ethics
. Communication Skills
. Problem Solving
. Conflict Management
. Global Citizenship
How Do I Apply?
In order to attend RYLA, students must be “sponsored” by their local Rotary Club. The selection process usually begins with an application, followed by student interviews in the January to March timeframe depending on the unique deadlines of your sponsoring Rotary club. An announcement calling for applicants may be posted in your local newspaper, website, social media and/or in local high schools.
If you are interested in applying for RYLA and you haven’t yet seen an announcement about it, check with your high school guidance office or contact your local Rotary Club.
Students & Parents
This online registration should ONLY be used by students who have been OFFICIALLY SPONSORED by their local Rotary Club as an “Attendee” or “Alternate”
RYLA Club Chairs
The ClubPack and Support Materials will help guide your club to a successful RYLA experience
Volunteer At RYLA
We need lots of help during the weekend to have a successful RYLA program. Share the excitement with more than 170 high school sophomores you have chosen as they learn, share and grow!