Get ready for RYLA 2025!
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Review the list of what to bring (below).
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Keep in contact with your Rotary Club Coordinator so that you can ask them any questions about RYLA that you have.
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Notify the Rotary Club and the RYLA Registration Coordinator if for any reason you are no longer available to attend RYLA or any of your personal information has changed.
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Find your bus pick up location and time (this will be available in mid April)
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Friday morning show up at your assigned RYLA bus stop and be ready for a great weekend!
Getting to RYLA
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Students arrive by charter buses arranged by RYLA
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Make arrangements for someone to drop you off at your assigned bus stop location EARLY Friday morning
​​Packing tips
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Dress in layers (temperatures change throughout the day)
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Wear clothes that allow you to be active and comfortable
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You’ll be sitting on the ground, walking and playing games involving running and jumping
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Tank tops, sheer fabrics, tight fitting clothes and other revealing attire is not appropriate at RYLA
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Packing list
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Sleeping bag or sheet and blankets (Dorms are heated) and a pillow. Camp beds have mattresses only
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Toiletries and other personal hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
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Sunscreen
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Lotion and chapstick (the mountain air is dry)
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Prescription medication(s) (must be listed on your application)
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Bath and hand towels
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Walking shoes, tennis shoes or hiking boots only. Sandals and other open-toed shoes are not allowed
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Long pants/jeans
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Short sleeved t-shirts
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Sweatshirts/sweaters
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Winter jacket, gloves and a hat (borrow these if you don't have them)
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Shorts are acceptable, but keep in mind temperatures drop quickly at night (30s to 50s)
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Underwear and socks
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Phone and charger (there is cell service)
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Optional
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Flip flops/shower shoes
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Hair dyer (if you need one)
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Flat iron, curling iron, etc. (but you won't have much time to get ready)
What you won't need
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Laptop (you won't have time)
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Homework (ditto)
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Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner + snacks are provided)
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Water bottle (we'll give you one)
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Backpack (you'll get a string backpack when you arrive)
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Sandals or any other shoes that are not study enough for uneven dirt paths
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Anything formal -- we are at camp. Comfort is key
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Large suitcase or more than one suitcase -- there won't be room to store it in the dorms
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Top 5 most-forgotten items
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Pillow
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Bath towel
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Warm jacket
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Feminine hygiene products
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Toothbrush and toothpaste​
Change of plans?
We understand things come up. Please email your sponsoring Rotary Club and the RYLA registration coordinator as soon as you become aware of a conflict so we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list.
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