Dear RYLA Alum, Through the years, Camp RYLA has provided memorable experiences, essential life lessons, and great friendships. We are the lucky few who were able to be a part of this wonderful opportunity. Now you have a chance to give something back. This year will mark the 5th anniversary that the RYLA Alumni will [...]
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Ready to apply?! Here’s the application!! Note: All applications are due on Wednesday March 31st at 5pm via email at mnolmark@swbell.net or mailed to Mark Healy, 3506 Urban Drive, Dallas, Texas 75227 – No late applications will be considered, no exceptions. for the .docx Camp Ryla 2011 Staff Application for the pdf CampRyla2011StaffApplication.docx
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In June, over 100 students from all over the Dallas area arrived at Camp Hoblitzelle for an unforgettable week of leadership training. After they had been pulled from their cars, made to spin around in circles and received their backpacks, the staff, counselors and ACs started the process that for 20 years has turned out [...]
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After months of anticipation and planning, around 50 alumni gathered at Lake Texoma June 25-27 to celebrate two decades of developing young leaders and the every-growing RYLA family. Thank you to everyone who planned and participated in the weekend, you made it very special and memorable.
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This year, 22 assistant counselors and activities assistants attended camp after having become standouts as campers in 2009 and participating in the advisory committee throughout their senior year of high school. Newbies, thank you for being apart of what was another successful year of camp, and welcome to the RYLA family.
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RYLA alum Miche McNeeley and her husband, Tim, welcomed to the world Collins Marie McNeeley on July 16, 2010. Their new baby girl weighed in at 7lbs 13 oz and lengthened in at 20 ½ in. Miche said of their new addition, “I did all the work and she is looking a lot like Tim… [...]
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RYLA alum Amy Moore, formerly Amy Sowards, took a few minutes out of her day as a freelance graphic designer to catch the Informant up on her career, life with her husband in Dallas and involvement with Camp RYLA. RI: Tell me a little bit about what you do as a graphic designer. AM: I [...]
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In keeping with common characteristics of the RYLA alumni, Scary Story Night 2010 was meticulously schemed to be the best episode of tomfoolery (Dana’s word of the week) possible. Plans for this night were originally hatched in July 2009, along with a whole slew of pranks that will not be mentioned here. In an effort [...]
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Camp RYLA 2010 – Saturday 5, 2010 As we all know, time at RYLA flies by quickly and as a part of the RYLA magic, staff was busily making preparations for the campers. The ACA’s (AC’s on Activities) made signs to welcome the excited campers. As the time approached for camp to begin, Scooter would [...]
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As we all know, camp is a precious time in all of our lives. Thousands of us have gone through the program, and hundreds have been able to stay involved through working as staff. Unfortunately, we are not all able to return every year. If you are unable to attend this year, please remember what [...]
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