Youth Leadership Program

Recognised in 133 Countries

Certificate for 47 Hours Training

What is RYLA?

Rotary International is a service organization established 110 Years ago comprising of 1.4 million members having more than 46,000 Clubs. Rotary Clubs work together to Promote peace, Fight disease, provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene, save mothers and children, Support education, grow local economies, Protect the environment.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership program by Rotary International for young people ages 14-30. RYLA allows participants to learn new skills through civic engagement and personal and professional development opportunities.

RYLA program includes workshops, interactive activities, or more formal presentations. It could be designed for secondary school students, university students, or even young adults starting their careers. RYLA events equip young leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to make real change locally and globally.

RYLA Team for District 3271 is organizing three days and two nights fun filled RYLA Camp at a secured and walled Dreamworld Resort on 17th, 18th & 19th February 2023. Majority of activities would be physical outdoor leadership activities in a friendly manner with 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner, One Hi-Tea, 2 Refreshments, Karaoke night, bonfire, musical entertainment during the entire event. Total Duration 47 hours of fun filled learning of Leadership skills and Charity projects.

Rotary Young Leadership Award

Why to Attend?

RYLA Participants Can Gain Skills In The Following Areas:

Communication Skills:

• Develop interpersonal skills
• Communicate more effectively
• Develop listening skills
• Participate in group activity in a warm, supportive environment

Personal Qualities:

• Identify various types of leadership personalities
• Learn to work cooperatively with others
• Learn how to handle stress

Leadership:

• Understand the characteristics of exemplary leaders
• Learn different styles of leadership
• Observe effective leaders in various situations

Problem solving:

• Learn creative thinking skills
• Learn practical problem solving and decision making skills
• Learn how to get things done when others are involved

“RYLA is one of the most significant and fastest growing program of Rotary International.”

“Each year thousands of young people take part in local RYLA programs worldwide.”

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL RYLA 2023

RYLA HIGHLIGHTS

This Time RYLA Happening In Pakistan, Karachi, 3271

What is Rotary?

Rotary International

In Chicago in 1905, a man named Paul Harris met with several business friends to talk about mutual business problems. He felt that talking about matters that concerned each of them would prove beneficial not only to themselves but to the community at large. The men began holding weekly meetings. They decided to “rotate” the meeting sites to their respective offices. Thus “Rotary” was born. Today, Rotary’s main objective is service, both locally and internationally. More than 1.2 million men and women comprise over 34,000 clubs throughout the world. In terms of time and money, Rotary is the largest independent giving organization in the world.

Local Rotary Clubs

In each of the 34,000+ local Rotary Clubs worldwide, Rotarians promote a wide range of community service projects. In addition to youth leadership development, Rotarians support many local and international service projects focused on improving seven aspects of the human condition:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Any youth between the age of 14 to 30 is eligible. They do not have to possess any specific qualification or grade point average. Youths who attend are typically very involved in their school , college or community, although this is not the case with every individual. Anyone/Everyone who attends will get a lot out of the conference.

Date and Venue of RYLA Camp?

RYLA Camp would be from 10th to 12th February 2023 at Dreamworld Family Resort at Karachi.
Dreamworld Family Resort is extremely secured and well-guarded place of International repute.
Dreamworld Family Resort is a great venue and allows us to use for RYLA activities. It is spacious, safe, great food, comfortable lodges for meetings and group discussion, and outdoor team problem-solving stations. Plus, there are too many more features indoor and outdoor facilities.

CAN I SEND MY SON/DAUGHTER OR OUR EXCHANGE STUDENT?

Yes!

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CAMP?

It will be continuous unending fun for 3 Days & 2 Nights with 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner, One Hi-Tea, 2 Refreshments, Karaoke night, bonfire, musical entertainment. Majority are fun filled physical outdoor leadership interactive activities covering topics of (A) Leadership Theories & Finding Your Leadership Style; (B) Communication Skills including Public Speaking; (C) Collaboration and Team Building; (D) Problem Solving,Peace Buidling and Resources for Promoting Peace; (E) Ethical Leadership; (F) Social Justice and Advocacy; (G) Identifying and Addressing Community Needs; (H) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

HOW MUCH IS THE CONFERENCE?

The cost this year is only Rs.12,000/-. When you consider all the leadership skills offered by this RYLA conference over the three days and two nights, it is quite a bargain! I cannot say this enough times: the speakers are amazing, and the quote I hear most often is “it was a life changing experience”!

WHO IS IN CHARGE? WHO WATCHES MY KIDS?

We have a ratio of one adult group facilitator per ten participants. We also have a team of night security Sargent at Arms who patrols the camp all night. The camp is very secure and well guarded.

WHAT IS BEING DONE REGARDING COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS?

All Covid precautions and safety measures will be implemented, communicated and enforced at RYLA. We will follow all International and National mandates, recommendations and precautions that will be required at the time of the RYLA Session in February 2023. All safety measures and precautions and requirements will be communicated in advance to all accepted participants prior to the RYLA sessions.

CAN I COME SEE MY SON/DAUGHTER AND OBSERVE THE CAMP?

RYLA team would be honored to have any parent or Rotarian come and stay as long as they like.