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WHAT IS RYLA

RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a Rotary sponsored youth leadership training program for high school age youngsters. Each year more than 9,000 young people are sponsored in RYLA programs by Rotary Clubs in over 25 countries. Rotarians provide the RYLA program FREE to all participating youngsters.

Rotary District 6580 (southern Indiana) sponsors an annual RYLA program at Bradford Woods. Bradford Woods is owned and operated by Indiana University and is located in rural Morgan County. The RYLA program takes full advantage of the beautiful wooded setting. Under the guidance of trained facilitators , R Y L A participants gain valuable leadership skills through a variety of " learn by doing" opportunities.

While learning and practicing these skills is important, so is the need to understand their value at home, work, or school. At RYLA, time for reflection and discussion helps participants discover how newly acquired skills can be transferred to daily life.

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BRADFORD WOODS -- CHALLENGE EDUCATION

Located between Mooresville and Martinsville in rural Morgan County, Bradford Woods is a full facility camp, conference, and retreat center. RYLA participants sleep in modern cabins and spend most of their day in the outdoor setting. Daily activities are a part of Bradford Woods’ Outdoor Challenge Education Program. Some of the activities are only inches from the ground while others are a bit more daring. All require the participants to take a risk, give 100% and be a supportive member of a team. All RYLA students grow in self confidence, gain insights into positive group behaviors and interactions, develop leadership skills and have a lot of fun in the process.

RYLA OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program are:

To further demonstrate Rotary’s respect and concern for youth
To encourage and assist selected youth leaders and potential leaders in methods of responsible and effective voluntary youth leadership by providing them with a training experience
To encourage continued and strengthened leadership for youth by youth
To publicly recognize the high qualities of many young people who are rendering a service to their communities as youth leaders

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARTICIPATING TEENS

Local Rotary Clubs will make all arrangements and pay all conference fees, so it is imperative that registered students make the commitment to attend the RYLA Conference for the entire week-end. Therefore, potential RYLA students should check the dates carefully before committing. The only other requirement is to come with an open mind and a desire to learn and have fun!

HOW TO REGISTER

The enclosed RYLA Application and the Medical History and Release Form (front and back) and the Waiver must be completed and returned by: October 20, 2005. Return to the person/ address listed below and on the form.

QUESTIONS ? ? ?

Contact your local Rotary Club or RYLA Chair: Pam Blasdel (812)527-2625 or (812)662-4452 pblasdel@hsonline.net. Address: 3606 E CR 640 N, Greensburg, IN 47240

When:
Our camp begins Friday, November 3 and runs through Sunday, November 5, 2006.

Where:
Bradford Woods, Martinsville, Indiana

How to get involved:
Return club commitment form with payment. Payment for students to attend camp is non-refundable. Money goes towards the expenditures for the camp and incur a cost, even if the students end up missing the camp. Therefore, please emphasize the importance of keeping that weekend free of all other commitments!

Then, be sure to get the forms below to your students who plan on attending, and have them filled out thoroughly. Please call Pam at 812-527-2625 with late registrations so we can have their t-shirt size as soon as possible.

All forms listed below may be printed out and sent in. They are the same as what will be mailed to you if you need them sent out.

All forms/payments should be mailed to:
    Pam Blasdel, RYLA Registrar
    3606 E CR 640 N
    Greensburg, IN 47240

Each student needs an application filled out and submitted:
Student Application

PLUS:
Waiver
Medical History Form
Packing List

Click here for directions to Bradford Woods

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