The RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) camp was held this year in Portola, Ca. at the Grizzly Bear Camp.  Since the two Mammoth Lakes Rotary Clubs have joined Rotary District 5190, we were able to attend the 5 day conference.  Between the Noon Rotary (2 students), Sunrise Rotary (1 student) and the Interact Club (1 student) we were able to sponsor 4 juniors from Mammoth High School.  Joanne Hunt also attended as a counselor representing our club.

Guest speakers were brought in each day to work on self enlightenment and develop leadership skills.  We also participated in the Ropes course which included group activities to develop trust and teamwork on low level activities.  Then we advanced to the high wire, Alpine Tower and Zip line on the forth day.  Even Joanne participated in the advance activities.

Evening fun included Mental Olympics, a Candle light ceremony and Square Dancing.  It was exciting to see the students learn how to square dance.  The final night was regular dancing and signing autographs.

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