The Impact of attending RYLA on young future leaders.

Cedar Park-Leander Rotary sponsored two Leander ISD students in 2025.  Listen to these gifted students as they share the impact of the RYLA experience.

RYLA is a signature Rotary program designed to develop the leadership potential of young people. Born from a vision to empower young leaders, RYLA has grown into a globally recognized leadership development bootcamp. Its inception dates back to 1959 when Rotarians in Queensland, Australia, organized an event to celebrate the centennial of statehood. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and the initiative spread like wildfire, evolving into the structured, impactful program we know today.