Summary: Scholarships to attend JR RYLA, at least 9 students
Teen mental health is a huge issue in this country, including Sedona and the Verde Valley. Prevention is the best approach. Jr RYLA is life changing for teens 12-14. The teens that attended JR RYLA last year, and their parents, tell is the experience is life-changing, especially when this is the first time the teen as been separated from their parents/family. The experience builds self-confidence, friendships, and latent leadership skills through outdoor-based activities that encourage teamwork, trust, and problem solving. This is an interactive program with challenges, sharing, and group support. $3,150 will fund 9 students scholarships to attend Jr RYLA in Prescott AZ Camp Wamatochick in the July-June 2026-27 year. This June 2026, 12 students will attend the camp with several told to apply the next year. The growth in this program at Sedona Red Rocks JR High in the last 4 years has grown from no student applications to more applications than the camp can take!
Approved
This project is "Approved". This means that the district leadership has reviewed and approved the allocation of district funds for this project. Once the funds from the district have been issued, the status of the project will be changed to "Paid".
