For Grades 5-6
Designed for younger middle school students ready to explore new interests, build confidence, and discover what they're capable of through hands-on activities, team challenges, and campus experiences.
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Two options for the Junior National Young Leaders Conference
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference helps middle school students explore big questions about themselves and the world around them. Through interactive leadership activities, collaborative challenges, service-focused experiences, and conversations about future possibilities, participants build confidence, strengthen communication and teamwork skills, and discover new interests alongside peers from across the country.
For Grades 7-8
Designed for older middle school students ready to take on greater responsibility, strengthen leadership and collaboration skills, and explore future possibilities through immersive, team-based experiences.
A look inside the Junior National Young Leaders Conference
Get a closer look at life at the Junior National Young Leaders Conference through footage from recent sessions. See how students connect with peers, take on new challenges, build confidence, and make the most of an unforgettable summer experience.
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Residential: stay on campus. Duration and tuition shown below. Campus availability varies by session.
| For 5-6 Graders | For 7-8 Graders | |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit for | Residential: Wants to build confidence, discover new interests, and connect with peers. | Residential: Wants to take on greater responsibility and broaden their perspective |
| Grades | 5–6 | 7–8 |
| What they'll try | Tackle real challenges like running presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects that build lasting confidence. | Strengthen leadership and collaboration skills, and explore future possibilities through immersive, team-based experiences. |
| Duration | Residential: 6 days | Residential: 6 days |
| Tuition | Residential: $3,199–$3,499 | Residential: $3,199–$3,499 |
| Locations |
For 5-6 Graders
- Best fit for
- Residential:Wants to build confidence, discover new interests, and connect with peers.
- Grades
- 5–6
- What they'll try
- Tackle real challenges like running presidential campaigns and building advocacy projects that build lasting confidence.
- Duration
- Residential:6 days
- Tuition
- Residential:$3,199–$3,499
- Locations
For 7-8 Graders
- Best fit for
- Residential:Wants to take on greater responsibility and broaden their perspective
- Grades
- 7–8
- What they'll try
- Strengthen leadership and collaboration skills, and explore future possibilities through immersive, team-based experiences.
- Duration
- Residential:6 days
- Tuition
- Residential:$3,199–$3,499
- Locations
Commuter programs are for students who live within daily commuting distance of the program location and who do not wish to reside with other students during the program.
Program details and eligibility must be checked before enrollment.