2010 RYLA Conference: April 16, 2010  - April 18, 2010

How do I apply?

Student Application Form

(Your MUST apply ONLINE please read all directions)

Which Rotary Club would sponsor me?

Bus Information

Find Your Bus #

Directions to Idyllwild Pines

Map of Idyllwild Pines

What do I bring?

How do I apply?

If you are a young man or woman in your junior year of high school and reside within Rotary District 5340 you may apply for the District 5340 RYLA scholarship. To apply, please do the following.

1. Go to the online Student Application Form (you MUST apply online), fill out the required “Student Information” fields, and click on “Submit” to email your pre-selection information to the RYLA Registrar.

2. Print out the entire form, fill-in all additional information, and get all required signatures.

3. Complete your brief essay describing your best and worst leadership experience.

4. Turn all completed forms and your essay in to your School Counselor or to a Sponsoring Rotary Club Representative as soon as possible.

5. A Sponsoring Rotary Club Representative will notify you of the time and place of your mandatory RYLA selection interview.

6. Following your interview, applicants selected to attend RYLA and applicants selected as alternates will be notified in writing by their sponsoring Rotary Club of their selection status.

7. If you are selected to attend RYLA, commitment for the entire three day event is mandatory. Go to the RYLA website at www.rylaconference.com and click on the “Students” link for additional information.

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What do I bring?

	A positive attitude and a sense of humor!
	Warm Sleeping Bag (Expect temperatures in the low 30's at night) and a pillow. Use of an extra blanket as a liner is helpful for lighter bags. Camp beds have mattresses only.
	Toiletries and other personal hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
	Prescription medication(s) – must be listed on your Application
	Bath and hand towels.
	Walking shoes, tennis shoes, or hiking boots only. Sandals or open toed shoes are not allowed.
	Dress is casual – jeans, tee shirts and sweat shirts. Shorts are acceptable, but may not be desired when the weather turns cold (30's at night is expected).
	Long pants are necessary. Don’t forget extra underwear and socks.
	Jacket, gloves, and other warm clothes since there is a good chance that it will rain or snow so be prepared with warm clothes.
	Lightweight flashlight – remember fresh batteries.
	Digital or film camera (remember film).
	Backpacks are suggested for a carrying jacket, your Program Handbook, and other items.
	Travel alarm clock.
	Leave pagers, MP3 players, etc., behind. Students are prohibited from using these items.

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