Program Details
Each fall, a cohort of high school juniors will start the 18 month program with a weekend retreat and continuing with monthly meetings. Our retreat will be at YMCA Camp Santa Maria (dates TBA). At the retreat, each student will learn more about their personal leadership style as well as participate in team building and other activities to create a cohesive team amongst the selected students. Attendance to this retreat is mandatory for participation in the program.
Roughly each month from September of 2021 through November of 2022, students in the Lead Colorado Program will attend a two-hour session in the evening where they will be exposed to a very specific leadership lesson from someone who is an expert in that area. Students will be expected to complete the pre-work that is assigned prior to each session so that they are prepared to fully participate and absorb the concepts that are being presented. After the presentation there will be group discussion and/or debate around the topic matter.
The program will conclude with a presentation by each participant about their leadership journey. Attendance to these sessions is mandatory to remain in good standing with the Lead Colorado Program.