To express your interest for our 2026 program, please fill out the below information, and we can contact you when applications open.
Program Dates:
RYLA will run from Sunday the 29th of November to Saturday the 5th December 2026 and will be held at Camp Getaway, Axedale, VIC.
After you have expressed interest:
We will contact you when applications open (usually around the middle of the year). We will then have our application form open, which you can submit. We will email you the link to our Application Form, as well as add it to our website.
Please add these two email addresses to your inbox to ensure our messages are not blocked by your spam filters:
After you have applied:
After your application has been accepted, we will keep in touch to provide you with all relevant details in the lead up to the program.
We aim to make RYLA a new and exciting venture for you, and as such some details of the program will remain undisclosed until you arrive. This may challenge you, as it has challenged many past participants, but we know from experience that it is necessary for a successful camp and adds to your experience.
Once you have applied for RYLA you will receive correspondence from our committee regarding your application outcome and sponsorship, as well as communication from our Program Directors. Unless advised otherwise you will also be sent an invoice for your $50 application fee.
The RYLA program directors, committee and sponsoring Rotary clubs will be involved in reviewing your application. The word limits serve as a guide to share your perspectives authentically. We understand that self-reflection and commitment to personal development are unique experiences for everyone. Please use this opportunity to express your authentic self and your motivations for applying to the RYLA program.
Confidentiality:
Rotary District 9800 respects your privacy. Personal information is collected solely for program planning and your safety, stored securely, and not shared without your consent.