A Youth Leadership Summit by students, for students, with YOU!


We all hear the word "leadership" tossed around, but what does it actually mean? Why is it important? How do you become a leader?

These are the questions we ask and work to answer at the 4-day youth leadership summit sponsored by the Leadership Institute at Harvard College. Taught by a team of Harvard students with leading guest speakers, this prestigious experience turns kids into leaders by empowering them with the skills, confidence and mentors to lead positive change in their communities.

Students not only learn about the concept of leadership, but they also practice it by designing team solutions to community problems. We teach leadership through action, so don't worry, this program promises not to be boring! 


WHO? All students from the Boston area ages 13-16

WHERE? Harvard University, Cambridge

WHEN? Wednesday, August 24 - Saturday, August 27, 9:00am-4:00pm

COST? Nothing! Thanks to our sponsors, the program is free. Lunch provided!


APPLY HERE!

Confused?

Here's a Sample Application!

Daily Overview:


DAY 1: Who Am I?

  • Define leadership
  • Discuss leaders you admire and leadership styles
  • Imagine the leader you aspire to be


DAY 2: Who are we?
  • Learn how to collaborate with a team
  • Introduce team Case Study Challenge
  • Understand a community problem together


DAY 3: How can we lead the change?
  • Learn time-management and organization skills
  • Work in teams to devise a solution to a community problem
  • Hear from inspiring guest speakers leading the change


DAY 4: How do we make it happen?
  • Learn to tell your story...AKA making public speaking less scary!
  • Present your Case Study Challenge solution to guest audience
  • Reflect on what you learned
  • CELEBRATE!