RYLA RULES AND VALUES

RYLA RULES

1. Once at RYLA, no student may leave the RYLA grounds for any reason. Late arrivals the day RYLA starts, or early leavers the day RYLA ends, may do so only with written permission from a Parent or Guardian under emergency conditions. This permission must be brought with the student and submitted during RYLA Registration. The RYLA Director will verify by phone all such requests, so please enter the phone number where the parent or guardian can be reached during the day.

2. Swimming and other athletic activities are limited to “Free Time” periods of the scheduled day. All students are encouraged to participate in the varied sports activities, but it is not mandatory.

3. The end of RYLA day may vary, but “lights out” and sleep time is strictly adhered to and any individual

disturbing activity after this period is subject to disciplinary action with loss of privileges.

4. RYLAers must conduct themselves within all the activities of the RYLA as to bring credit to themselves, their school/colleges, parents and sponsoring Rotary clubs.

5. All RYLAers must stay in their designated accomodations of RYLA, males in their cabins and females in their cabins. If this rule is broken or you are caught in side that is off limits, you will be sent home immediately, at your parents’ expense.

6. Please be respectful of our natural surroundings and of each other, there is Absolutely NO Tolerance for

smoking, alcohol, drugs, or sex while at RYLA.

7. Any prescription medications or “over the counter” must be fully identified on their container. RYLAers found to be in possession of unidentified medications or alcohol will be sent home from RYLA, at their parents’ expense. The same action applies to infractions of the RYLA Rules.

8. A RYLA T-shirt and cap will be provided to all RYLAers.

10.We recommend raincoats and rainy shoes to be worn over your t-shirt or sweatshirt during activity day.

RYLA VALUES & COMMITMENTS

1. RYLAer Leadership Development – RYLA exists to serve the leadership development needs of District 3140 young men and women. All of the actions of Rotarians, RYLA staff and volunteers must be done with the well being of our RYLAers in mind.

2. Our RYLA Community – RYLA is a community that is built on the Rotary foundation of “service above self.” We strive to offer all participants a safe and fun learning environment. While we celebrate the diversity of all individuals, the major goal of the RYLA experience is to bring everyone together as one community.

3. Quality Programs and Workshops – We are committed at RYLA to offer quality leadership and human relations skills training that require intensive RYLAer planning and involvement. RYLA trainers and staff are dedicated to providing our RYLAers with a productive learning experience through positive coaching and facilitation.

4. Teamwork – Each RYLAer, staff member and Rotary volunteer brings unique talents and skills to this RYLA. Respect, encouragement, cooperation, trustworthiness, and caring – we owe these things to each other.

5. Integrity – The core values of Rotary are the Four Way Test. Rotary International relies on every RYLAer, staff member, and volunteers to uphold high standards of ethical conduct and personal decorum.

Our good reputation in Rotary, the trust of RYLAer’s parents, and the goodwill of our hosts all depend upon the honesty and responsible behavior of each of us.

ROTARY’S FOUR WAY TEST

Of all the things that we think, say or do….

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build good will and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?