Inspiring and empowering high school juniors and seniors to lead and serve their communities.
PROGRAM PURPOSE
The Leadership Center of Arlington Inspire program draws on the Leadership Center’s deep knowledge and expertise in leadership development, civic engagement, and community building to connect a cohort of young citizens and empower them with the inspiration and tools to develop their leadership skills and make a difference in their community.
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Inspire Youth Leadership Program brings together a diverse group of rising 11th and 12th graders for a four-day, immersive summer experience from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The journey exposes each participant to essential leadership skills and connections with established leaders. Students have the chance to develop their individual leadership style, create their own Civic Engagement Plan, and have the tools for lasting impact within their community.
2026 Inspire Youth Leadership Program participants
SUMMER 2027 PROGRAM
SUMMER 2027 DETAILS
Choose one of two sessions:
Session 1: Monday, June 28 - Thursday, July 1, 2027
Session 2: Monday, July 12 - Thursday, July 15, 2027
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuition: $450
APPLICATION DETAILS
Priority application deadline: Friday, March 12, 2027
Applicants applying by the priority application deadline will be alerted by Friday, March 19, 2027.
After the priority application deadline passes, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as space allows.
Final application deadline: Friday, May 28, 2027
TOP DELIVERABLES
The goal of our Inspire program is for young leaders to be able to:
- Develop leadership skills through a carefully curated curriculum taught by adult leaders in private, public, and nonprofit sectors
- Gain an awareness of the need for civic engagement and the tools to know how to get started