CLUB CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION

RYLA at CAMP NEIDIG

2026

OVERVIEW

WHO: Current High School Juniors (rising Seniors) living within District 7430

WHEN: Friday, June 12th - Monday June 15th, 2026

WHERE: Camp Manatawny, 33 Camp Road, Douglassville, PA 19518

WHAT: Neidig is a weekend leadership camp sponsored by Rotary Clubs throughout Southeastern PA. The camp is a busy weekend of problem solving stations, professional leadership presentations, workshops, and community-building. The camp is run by approximately 20 volunteer staff members from a myriad of backgrounds, hosting approximately ~100 students with one objective: Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) at CAMP NEIDIG

HISTORY

75+ Years

Camp Neidig was founded in 1950 by Rotary District 2654’s governing officer, Joseph S. Neidig, to provide leadership skills to young men.

After District 2654 split in 1961, newly-formed District 7430 renamed the camp to Camp Neidig

The camp saw a range of changes over the years since; the inclusion of women as campers in 1990, campsite relocations, change in staff and directors, and an ever-changing understanding of how leadership looks.

The Neidig staff is proud to provide an inclusive, equitable, and educational experience to all campers.

MEET THE COMMITTEE

Wendy Body - Camp Neidig Chair

Joyce Farmer - Treasurer

Jill Meade - Neidig Night Chair

Jonathan Hoster - Recruitment Coordinator

Dr. Stephen Burnham - Asst. Director

Carolyne Jordan - Asst. Director

Sarah Toback - Registrar

Devin Nonnenman - Director

Wendy has been a member of the Camp Neidig Committee for over 20 years, and additionally supports camp as the Allentown Club Contact

Joyce is a member of the Boyertown Rotary Club, and supports payments and registration as the Treasurer for camp

Jill supports as the West Reading- Wyommissing Club Contact, and additionally has coordinated the Chicken BBQ Dinner for Neidig Night since 2016

Jonathan was a former camper in 1997, has been returning as camp staff for over 15 years, coordinates the Neidig Yearbook, and supports Recruitment of Campers

Steve serves as Assistant Director at camp, Assistant Superintendent at Conrad Weiser SD, and runs the Educational Curriculum at STEM YEA Academy

Carolyne is a board member of the West Reading-Wyommissing club, Public Image for the Rotary Youth Exchange, and supports at camp as the photographer

Sarah is a member of the Upper Perkiomen Rotary Club, manages Club & Camper Registration, and supports as camp staff as well

Devin was a former camper in 2013, has been returning as staff since, working as a Problem Solving Leader, Group Leader, Assistant Director, and now Director

ROTARIAN RESPONSIBILITY

District 7430 makes this camp possible

• SELECT A CLUB CONTACT
• COMPLETE THE CLUB REGISTRATION FORM
• RECRUIT & REGISTER CAMPERS
• SUPPORT ON CAMP WEEKEND
• COMPLETING PAYMENT & CLOSING THE LOOP

Rotary Club Contacts are the primary source of communication between the staff, parents, and campers.

• Inform your Rotary Club: utilize previous yearbooks and resources on our Neidig Website��
• Complete the Club Registration Form by October 31, 2025
• Attend the Club Chairperson Training on November 3, 2025 - Zoom Link (Last Years’ Training Recording)
• Enroll campers & submit payment by May 22, 2026 - Camper/Parent Registration Form, Payment Form
• Support on Camp Weekend: provide camper transportation as needed to camp on June 12th, 2026, then attend Camp’s Neidig Night (BBQ Dinner & Closing Ceremony) & provide camper transportation home on June 15th, 2026 - (Purchase tickets to the BBQ Dinner)
• After Camp, invite Campers & their Parents to your club’s meeting. Encourage campers to speak on their experience, invite families to join your club, and provide campers with their Certificates of Completion

Who will represent your Rotary Club?

CLUB CONTACT

• Explain the camp, it’s history, and it’s impact. Ask how many campers the club would like to support, and invite Rotarians to Neidig Night (BBQ Dinner & Closing Ceremony)

CLUB REGISTRATION

Contact, Campers, & Communication

• Complete the Club Registration Form by October 31, 2025
• Provide the contact information for the club contact
• Share how many campers your club will sponsor

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• Identify which schools are within your district, and what support you’d like from the committee

• This is the main contact for all questions surrounding camper registration, club payment, and communication with your club

• Cost per camper is $375: this covers everything for one camper: housing, meals, speakers, supplies, & their BBQ Dinner

• This helps the committee connect registered students with open sponsored spots with clubs and resolve issues

RECRUITING/REGISTERING

Connecting with campers, parents, & schools

• Qualified students are current HS Juniors (rising seniors) & should be leaders in their school or community
• Campers must stay for the duration of the camp weekend from Registration midday on Friday, June 12th through Closing Ceremony in the evening on Monday, June 15th. Campers cannot leave and return to camp.
• Connect with key contacts: some clubs have established key contacts at schools (i.e. teachers, counselors, coaches, etc.) who are crucial in identifying students. These contacts often send excited & responsive students year over year to camp.
• Direct campers & parents towards the Student Info page on our website. They must complete the Registration Form by Friday, May 29th (the sooner the better). �
• Remind campers to complete the Health Form, and confirm transportation for campers to and from camp �

• Our registration team will reach out to the students, providing a Congratulations Letter

• Rotarians must provide transportation, if needed. Parents can drive students, but campers cannot drive themselves.

CAMP WEEKEND

• Camp begins Friday, June 12th, with check-in from 1 - 2:30 PM��
• Campers must stay for the duration of the camp weekend �
• Rotarians are invited back on Monday, June 15th starting at 6 PM��
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• Staff will facilitate parking, registration, & check-in

• Attendees encouraged to join for dinner, stay for closing, meet campers and their parents
• Students plan and coordinate the closing ceremony, and always a highlight to see the impact of the program

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CLOSING THE LOOP

• Reach out to Campers & Parents after camp and invite them to your next Rotary meeting
• Allow campers to share their experience regarding camp
• Provide campers their Certifications of Completion
• Highlight similar opportunities with Rotary:
• Neidig is a great opportunity to initiate meaningful relationships with Rotary
• Encourage campers to join Interact clubs at schools or Rotaract clubs. Encourage parents, guardians, and family to local Rotary chapters

IMPORTANT DATES SUMMARY

POST-CAMP:

Invite campers & family to local club meeting

JUN. 12 - JUN. 15 2026

Camp Start: camper drop-off�Camp End: Neidig Night with BBQ Dinner, Closing Ceremony, camper transportation home

FRIDAY, MONDAY,

OCT. 31, 2025:

Complete Club Registration form

NOV. 3, 2025:

Attend Club Contact Zoom Training

NOV. 1, 2025 - MAY 29, 2026

Camper Registration Open�Campers complete Registration Form�Registration/ Enrollment help available as needed

MAY 15, 2026:

Parents attend Q&A Zoom Meeting

MAY 29, 2025

Chicken BBQ Ticket Order Deadline

MAY 29, 2026:

Camp payment due to Joyce Farmer

APR 6, 2026

Neidig Staff supports outstanding registrations

IMPORTANT LINKS SUMMARY

Links:

Camp Neidig Website�About Camp Neidig Video�Club Contact Zoom Training Meeting�Parent Q&A Zoom Meeting

Forms:

Club Registration Form�Letter to Parents�Camper Registration Form�Health Form�Chicken BBQ Dinner Order Form�Payment Form