Next Session Dates | June 9 -13, 2025
About the Program
Youth Leaders is Central Florida's premier leadership program for students entering their junior or senior year in high school. The program develops students' leadership skills and exposes them to opportunities for leadership within our community. Students build connections with senior community leaders and each other.
2025 Summer Session Details:
One 5-day session will be offered from June 9 - 13, 2025. Each session day will be in-person from approximately 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
- Application Fee: $25
- Tuition (if selected): $400
- Application fee waiver and tuition assistance available. Email Ashley Billings at abillings@winterpark.org.
- Students are awarded 25 community service hours upon completion of the program.
Session Days Topics Include:
- Connecting & Leading
- Community Appreciation
- Personal Branding
- Law & Government
- Career Exploration & Mentoring
Application Process
Applications for the 2025 Youth Leaders summer session open Jan. 6, and the submission deadline is March 4.
- Interested students should click the button below to complete an online application detailing their academic, extracurricular and volunteer experience.
- Application submission does not guarantee selection, and students will be notified of their acceptance in late spring 2025.
- $25 application fee is due at the time of application submission and must be paid by credit card. To request an application fee waiver, email Ashley Billings at abillings@winterpark.org.
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Tuition Assistance
Youth Leaders' tuition is subsidized by the Winter Park Improvement Foundation to guarantee equitable access for all students. Annually, the fund supports over 10 full scholarships.
Financial hardship should not impact any student’s ability to participate in the Youth Leaders program:
- Limited scholarship opportunities are available. Students may indicate their interest in scholarship consideration within the online application.
- To request a $25 application fee waiver, contact our Director of Programs Ashley Billings at abillings@winterpark.org or 407-643-1649.
Alumni Volunteer Opportunities
Are you a Youth Leaders graduate who wants to volunteer for the summer 2025 session? Click the button below to apply.
Session Day Sponsors
Sponsor a Youth Leader to support local high school students. Your sponsorship is tax deductible through the Winter Park Improvement Foundation. Contact Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Stacey Cox to learn more: scox@winterpark.org or 407-599-3646.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Contact our Director of Programs Ashley Billings at abillings@winterpark.org or 407-643-1649.