Frequently Asked Questions

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When and where will RYLA be held?
Utah 2022 RYLA begins on the evening of Wednesday, September 21st and ends after lunch on Saturday, September 24th. Registration begins at 4:30p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The conference will end at 1:30pm on Saturday. Utah RYLA will take place at the Aspen Grove up Provo Canyon, Utah.
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How can I apply?
The local Rotary Club in each community select student's applications in confidence. The number of students selected from each community will depend on the number of awards the local Rotary Club has to give out. Generally, each local Rotary club sends applicants from high schools in their local area. Students who wish to apply may want to contact the Rotary Club in their local area. If you don't know your local Rotary Club contact, please feel free to e-mail us (UtahRYLA@gmail.com) and we will do our best to connect you with a local club. Please note, there are no guarantees you will be selected or contacted. In your e-mail, please include your name, high school, phone number, and how you learned about RYLA!
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Who is eligible?
  • Participants must be enrolled as a student or be home-schooled in a community that is located within the state of Utah.
  • RYLA is targeted for students who will be sophomores or juniors in school year.
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    How are participants selected?
    The local Rotary Club in your community will accept and review applications. Students are selected based on the individual club’s application process. The number of students selected from each club will depend on the number of awards the local Rotary Club can afford to award.
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    What should I pack or not?
  • Sleeping bag, pillow
  • Toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.)
  • Walking shoes/hiking boots (close toed shoes are required on ropes course). We are in the mountains!
  • Clothes for 3 days. Dress is casual (i.e. jeans, t-shirt, sweats. Shorts are ok.)
  • Warm clothes/rain jacket – it can get freezing at night, but may be very warm in the afternoons, dressing in layers is ideal.
  • Flashlight & batteries
  • Camera (smart phone cameras are welcome)
  • NO phone calls during scheduled programming (there is little or no service in the mountains at the Heber Valley Camp). IPods, or other electronic devices should be left at home.
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    What kind of transportation is available?
    Rotarians from your local Rotary Club will provide transportation to and from RYLA. Students are not allowed to drive themselves to or from RYLA or have a vehicle at the camp.
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    What will be expected of me?
  • Students must attend the entire conference. You will not be able to come late or leave early.
  • You will be expected to participate enthusiastically as part of a small team, and the larger group, and appreciate the tremendous opportunity that RYLA affords. Students attending RYLA are expected to follow the Code of Conduct. Forms are emailed out and must be signed by the parents and students and returned before they will be allowed to attend RYLA.
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    What is the cost?
    Participation in RYLA program has no cost to the individual participants. The funding for each RYLA scholarship is provided by the local Rotary Club.
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    Additional Questions?
    If you have additional questions, you may direct them to the Rotary Club RYLA Representative in your community. If you are unable to reach that individual or have questions they cannot answer, you may contact the Utah RYLA Chair at RYLAUtah@gmail.com.
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