Uli and his host brother Alex gave us a very good sense of what Camp RYLA was like and how they benefitted from it. Uli's slides are below, and this summary can't do justice to their enthusiasm about their experiences. Here's a brief day-by-day summary. Day 1 consisted of introductory, getting-to-know-you activities, including some planning for the days ahead. Day 2 included a range of outdoor and indoor physical activities. Day 3 focused more on the leadership, teamwork, and problem solving development aspects of Camp RYLA. As a sidebar, Uli got to meet and get a photo with a World Cup soccer player). Day 4 included more teamwork exercises and presentations what the various "color" teams concluded. Day 5 was the wrapup and opportunity for the campers to confirm the bonds they developed during the week. While both boys said that their future plans remain what they'd been before, they both confirmed that the came away from RYLA with a better understanding of themselves and more skills that they can apply.