RYLA 5580

08/22/2026

Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow!

A huge thank you to the incredible high school students who joined us yesterday to share their experiences from RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp! Hearing their takeaways, growth, and passion for making a difference was a powerful reminder of why we invest so deeply in youth leadership programs across Becker County.

We want to give a special shoutout to these four amazing student leaders:

- Lillian Dahlberg – Daughter of one of our very own board members (and Oktoberfest Host!) Justin Dahlberg. Lilly is heading into her senior year as a PSEO student in Wadena!

- Lake Jager – Entering 11th grade at Frazee-Vergas High School!

- Aubrey Peters – Representing our community with pride! (Special nod to her parents Alexis Kelly-Peters Jake Peters owners of the DL Jimmy John's, who are so active and generous across the DL area!)

- Eryn Schwendeman – Heading into her senior year at Frazee-Vergas High School!

These young women represented our region with so much energy and leadership. We are beyond proud of everything you’ve accomplished and cannot wait to see the incredible impact you will continue to make in your schools and communities!

07/22/2026

So thankful to have Tim Eggebraaten - "Off Duty" as one of our speakers at camp this year! 🙌

This pose pretty much sums up how I feel about the amazing campers who were at the 2026 Rotary International Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA 5580) Camp at the University of Minnesota Crookston campus this afternoon! I had the honor of sharing my message with the students — a room full of juniors and seniors who are already leading with more heart and curiosity than many adults I know. Sharing "I Am, I Can, I Will" with young people who are actively choosing who they want to become? That's the kind of audience that reminds me why I do this work. Thank you, Rotary District 5580 and the camp leaders and facilitators, for having me. This next generation is in good hands.

07/22/2026

We loved having Claire, Morgan, and Kaylie at camp this year! 🙌

07/18/2026

Neon dance night + birthday celebration?! 🕺🎉 We wrapped up another amazing day at RYLA by hitting the dance floor and celebrating Lake's birthday! Safe to say the energy was HIGH tonight

Happy Birthday, Lake!

07/17/2026

Day 4! This was one to remember. 📣

- Diversity
- Tim Eggebraaten - Off Duty Chief
- Yell Off & Follies

07/17/2026

Camp Day 4! 🎉

Today we explored the importance of diversity with Mia & Shane, welcomed a special visit from Tim Eggebraaten, and wrapped up the evening with our annual Yell-Off and Follies Show.

Missed the fun? More photos are available online, so be sure to check them out and relive all the Day 4 moments

07/16/2026

Fun with some our our RYLA staff today!

07/16/2026

A quick message from Tim Eggebraaten! 🙌

Tim Eggebraaten - "Off Duty"

We loved having Tim speak at camp today and share his message with our campers