Rotary Youth Leadership Experience 2026

RYLE (Rotary Youth Leadership Experience) is an annual conference hosted by the RYLE Committee and sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of District 5370. This four day experience is intended for high school students (grades 9 to 12) or home school students ages 13.5-18 who would like to gain or strengthen their leadership skills and learn how to be active citizens who strive to make a positive impact in the world.
 
The programming of the camp has three main focuses: interpersonal growth, communication, and community building and global citizenship. Students are encouraged to take part on a challenge-by-choice basis and ample opportunity is given for each participant to express their individuality and test their strengths.
 
One of the greatest outcomes of the program, however, is by far the relationships, communities, and trust that are built within the camp. Over a short, yet intense, period the students develop strong trust with both the counsellors and other campers, where they feel comfortable sharing parts of themselves, they often haven’t shared with anyone else in their lives. The bonds formed at RYLE have proven time and time again to form lasting supports and many of our alumni are still in contact today. The camp further acts as a gateway into the Rotary Community, providing trackways and opportunities to service-oriented individuals to become involved on a wider scale. Our students enter RYLE as individuals primed for growth. They leave as leaders and part of our Rotary family.

RYLE will be held this year from Thursday, April 30, 2026 until Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Camp Nakamun.

The Rotary Club of Spruce Grove is providing full sponsorship for youth from our area to attend RYLE. Applications for sponsorship must be completed by April 10, 2026.
 
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What to Expect at RYLE 2026
RYLE focuses on developing and promoting student leadership. We focus on foundations of communication, goal-setting, motivation, as well as introducing you to the facets of Rotary International. During RYLE, we will explore concepts such as interpersonal growth, communication, teamwork, community-building, and global citizenship. Experiential learning opportunities over the course of the 4 day experience emphasize building competency, confidence, and connections. You can expect to work cooperatively through hands-on workshops and challenges that will exercise your newly-acquired skills. Above all, you can expect to form tight networks with like-minded youth who also aspire to be strong and influential leaders. RYLE will provide you with transportation, cabin accommodations, and food during the conference.
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