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RYLA 6840
RYLA 6840!
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive training program for emerging community youth leaders internationally. RYLA in Rotary District 6840 is a 6 day 5 night leadership retreat. You will learn invaluable skills such as teamwork, leadership, service, problem solving, and communication.
Application & Info

RYLA Application
We are now accepting applications for RYLA 6840! Please click the link below to apply. Applications will close May 15th.
Click Here To Apply!

High School Counselor Letter
For more information, please click the link below, and download the RYLA High School Counselor Letter.

2026 HS Guidance Counselor Letter
RYLA Application Flyer
Rotary
Club
Responsibilities
For more information, please click the link below and download the RYLA Club Responsibilities.
Please send any and all checks to Mike Sigler. His contact information can be found below.

Rotary Club Flyer
RYLA 2025 Club Responsibilities
Gallery
dates to remember

Application Deadlines
Applications can be accessed via the above link. Please fill out the information and submit your completed application by May 15th.
Interviews
All participants will be sponsored by Rotary Clubs. The clubs will have the opportunity to interview applicants. Expect to hear from clubs within 2 weeks of your application acknowledgment email to schedule a interview.
Selection Made
You will be notified once your application has been accepted by a Rotary Club. This is great news! You are in!
Confirmation Mailed
Confirmation packets will be emailed to students one month prior to camp. This packet will include critcal information such as packing lists, directions, and various other important details. Please reach out to us if you do not recieve this packet.
Lunch With Rotary Club
A Rotary Club Representative will invite the camper and their parents to a club meeting in the month of June for a formal presentation of certificate and scholarship.
RYLA Program Dates
Check in at the Solomon Retreat Center in Loranger, LA at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Check out at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026.
What To Bring To RYLA:
For more information, please click the link below, and download the What To Bring To RYLA.

What To Bring To RYLA
RYLA Driving Directions:
For more information, please click the link below, and download the RYLA Driving Directions.

RYLA Driving Directions
Contact Us!

Director:
Devin Pounds
71345 Donahue Place
Covington, LA 70433
Cell: 985-750-1108

District Chair:
Mike Sigler
5 Wickfield Drive
Covington, LA 70433
Cell: 504-655-1183

Sparky Welles
PO Box 770
Ponchatula, LA 70454
Cell: 985-974-3138
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ryla6840@gmail.com
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