Leadership Adams

Growing People to Grow Our County

Youth Academy

2023 Youth Academy

Youth Academy Application

Leadership Adams Youth Academy Summary:

  1. Goals
    • Develop leadership skills
    • For tudents to connect with key influencers in the county.
    • For students to explore career opportunities in the county.
    • For students to experience service opportunities in the county.
  2. Five-day program.
  3. Educational component consisting of a John Maxwell curriculum.
  4. One male & one female will be selected from all six high schools in Adams County.
  5. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded at the end of the program that is based on participation, attendance, engagement, and a project to be completed at the end of the program.

Basic Selection Criteria

Basic criteria for achieving this selection are:

  1. Individuals with a sincere commitment, motivation, and interest in service to the community.
  2. Individuals who have demonstrated commitment by past community activities.
  3. Individuals who will make a commitment to set aside five full days in June to attend the academy.
  4. Select one male and one female from the upcoming graduating class.

For more information and how to apply to the Youth Academy, contact David Richey at drichey@fsb4me.com