ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD (RYLA)

Sadly suspended due to Covid restrictions

RYLA is an annual course held in a rural setting at a purpose built Scouting activity centre in the countryside at Hebdon Hey near Hebdon Bridge.

There are two courses, the first running from last week in July and first full week in August with a total of 64 places, 32 on each course. Full sponsorship is available from The Rotary Club of Ilkley and the Rotary club of Ilkley Wharfedale.

The RYLA course is open to young men and women who have passed their 16th. birthday, but before their 18th birthday by the end of the course. They should be in full time education or vocational training courses or be apprenticed in a local industry.

The course contains a mixture of: Physical and Mental Challenges that allow participants to experience Leadership, Team Building, Communication and Problem Solving skills.

These are based on both indoor and outdoor activities such as: - Walking – Problem Solving – Water Activities – Orienteering - Raft building – Presentations - etc.

Experienced professional instructors who have worked with Rotary for many years, along with Rotarian mentors, conduct these activities.

Rotary Club members will carry out transport to and from the course.

If you are interested please contact us