Rotary District 7910 Youth Leadership Conference
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Logistics

When: Friday, June 24^th through Sunday, June 26^th, 2011                      Where: Worcester State College, Worcester MA

All students attending RYLA must stay for the entire conference. 
Most activities require working in a group and others will be counting on your full participation.

You will need to arrive at the conference on Friday between 9:30AM and 10:30AM. We will be starting promptly at 11AM and you’ll need time to Register, find your room and get with your group.  The conference will end with an awards reception on Sunday evening from 4:00 to 5:30PM, which family members are encouraged to attend.  Family and friends should plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early as we will be starting promptly at 4pm.

Costs                                                                                                                                                                         

Your local Rotary Club has fully sponsored your tuition fee of $250 for the conference.  If you are unable to attend, you should let them know as soon as possible so that the RYLA Committee may designate an alternate to be given the opportunity to attend in your place.

Transportation

PARTICIPANTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A VEHICLE ON CAMPUS DURING THE CONFERENCE

Although many RYLA students choose to be driven to and from the conference by a family member, the Rotary Club that sponsored your attendance is prepared to assist with transportation if necessary. 

Photos, Videos and Audio Notice

All parents and students should note that photographs, video and audio recordings may be taken at any time during the RYLA weekend by other participants in RYLA, as well as by Rotarians assisting in the weekend activities. While RYLA cannot control how images and recordings taken by others will be used, RYLA will not use any of the images or recordings for commercial purposes, but may use them to promote RYLA, Rotary International and/or the clubs sponsoring and participating in RYLA. Participation in RYLA and other Rotary events includes your consent to use, publish, and broadcast your name and likeness and material derived there from without compensation.

Gear List

You will be staying in a dorm-room on the College campus and will be assigned one or more roommates.
Bedding: pillow, sleeping bags or bedding for a twin bed
Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
Towels: bath & hand towel (You may wish to bring two towels so that one is always dry.)

You will be participating in both indoor and outdoor activities throughout the day.  Dress is casual.
Program Attire: You will be required to wear a provided RYLA t-shirt most of the time but you may wear anything you wish under this (keep it clean & non-promiscuous).
Other Attire: There may be short times during which wearing the t-shirts will not be required.  You will wish to bring alternate respectable casual clothing.  The Sunday afternoon schedule & Award Reception is a step up and you will be expected to be dressed nicely (no Ts, jeans, shorts, etc.).  Men may choose to wear a shirt & tie.  Women may choose to wear dresses or dress pants.
Footwear: No open-toed shoes are permitted due to the potential for injury.  Non-marking sneakers (those with white soles) should be brought and may be required for use during certain activities.
Be Prepared: Don’t forget to check the weather and make an educated decision about what to wear.

Other stuff
Bug-spray & Sunscreen:  While not required these might come in handy.
Carry-all: You will be given a RYLA backpack when you arrive. Each morning you will be expected to be prepared to leave the dorm for the day; access to the dorms will be extremely limited.
Writing Instruments:  Please consider bringing some pens and pencils (colored or otherwise) for the activities.
Radios: Small portable radios are permitted.  However, use is restricted to limited, scheduled recreation time. 
Camera: Don't forget lots of extra film or memory cards! Make sure you clearly identify your camera because they all look alike (especially disposables).