WHY GO

“If there's one reason why I would recommend others to attend the RYLA camp, it's because it is an opportunity of a life time. So many of us go through life without ever taking the time to consider strangers as friends, but RYLA taught me a life's lesson that strangers are not weird, otherwordly, or scary; everyone is just like you and me. If we can take a few days out of our lives to meet new people and experience some great things at RYLA, there is a lesson of life that is just waiting to be discovered at camp.” 
                                                                                            --Seokjae Yu 

“I  liked RYLA because it gave me a better understanding of myself and the willingness to interact with those around me in any situation. I suggest it highly for anyone and everyone, but keep in mind you only get out of it what you put in,so go for it!” 
                                                                                           --Molly Gouin

“I think RYLA is an important experience. It helps us realize how differences don't matter and similarities do. In this camp, I learned camaraderie, friendship, and leadership. This isn't any ordinary leadership camp, but a camp where you learn all this through experience, not papers and pencils. It is a life changing experience. And I mean it.”
                                                                                     --Eric Choi

“Anyone who decides not to go to RYLA is missing out on the best experience in the world.  You really do have no idea of what to expect. Working with your family, and finding your strengths, and weaknesses, and taking that knowledge, and putting it to the test.  I will just say one thing, I actually cried on the last day of camp. Just do it and don't hold back.”
                                                                                          --Justine Sands