Jr. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is one of Rotary District 5495’s most impactful youth programs, providing middle school students with a transformative four-day leadership experience focused on confidence-building, teamwork, and personal growth. Through hands-on activities, guided reflection, and meaningful connections, students leave camp more empowered, self-aware, and prepared to lead in their schools and communities.
The impact of Jr. RYLA extends far beyond the campers themselves. Rotaractors gain invaluable leadership, mentoring, and project management experience, while Rotarians have the opportunity to invest directly in the next generation of leaders and strengthen Rotary’s commitment to service above self. RYLA is truly a program where leadership development happens at every level and every age—regardless of your volunteer role.
As Rotarians, it is essential that we continue to support and strengthen the programs within our own organization. Running a camp of this scale is no small task; it requires months of planning, fundraising, coordination, and behind-the-scenes work to ensure that every student can attend at no cost. Without the support of dedicated volunteers and donors, this life-changing opportunity would not be possible.
We are currently seeking a Fundraising Chair to join the Jr. RYLA Planning Committee. This is a volunteer role ideal for someone passionate about youth development and interested in advancing RYLA through fundraising efforts and creative initiatives. If you are interested in contributing your skills and leadership to this program, please reach out to us at 5495jrryla@gmail.com.
To help support Jr. RYLA beyond Rotary Club contributions, we have officially launched a Givsum fundraising page for individual donations. Click HERE
Your support—whether through leadership, fundraising, or advocacy—ensures that Jr. RYLA can continue shaping confident, capable leaders for years to come. Together, we can sustain and grow a program that embodies the very heart of Rotary.
vice collection day for Crutches 4 Africa. We’ll be heading out to both the East Valley and West Valley storage spots to load all the stored devices into a U-HAUL for transport to Colorado and eventually to Kenya. This day brings together the hard work of Interactors and Rotarians across the state, and we’re so grateful for everyone who has helped us reach this point.
and Deer Valley School District.