Staff
2025 Camp Dates
Staff Training: Jan 24-26 | Session 1: Feb 7-9 | Session 2: Feb 21-23
RYLA Staffing is provided by Rotarian volunteers as well as select RYLA alumni who showed top leadership potential during their time as campers and have continued to exemplify the 8 core leadership traits in their lives and at camp.
RYLA staff member are expected to conduct themselves as professionals, demonstrate the 8 core leadership traits, emulate the RYLArian Creed, and always strive to uphold the RYLA Mission and the Rotary 4-Way Test:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Before applying, here are some things to consider:
- If you were a camper or senior facilitator last year, you can apply by invitation only. Please check for an email from our staff coordinator in the fall.
- All staff must arrive on time and stay for the full duration of staff training and assigned session(s). Failure to do so may jeopardize your future position on the staff.
- Alpha Omegas (AOs) are required to arrive 1 hr earlier than the rest of the staff and should expect to stay about 1 hr after staff and campers are dismissed.
- RYLA is hosted at Clements Scout Ranch in Athens, TX. All staff should be prepared to participate in high and low ropes courses outside in winter. Please be sure you are physically fit to participate.
Rotary’s Statement of Conduct for Working With Youth
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. To the best of their ability, Rotary members, their partners, and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.