L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit (Washington, D.C.)

L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit Overview

Program Name: L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit

Location: Washington, D.C.

Funder: The Leonidas Foundation

Program Type: Multi-day transformative leadership retreat for selected high school juniors and seniors

Program Description

Each summer, The Leonidas Foundation hosts an extraordinary, multi-day leadership retreat in Washington, D.C. for over 30 selected high school juniors and seniors from the L.E.O. Program.

What Students Experience

• Exclusive Seminars: Led by top professionals from government, business, and nonprofit sectors
• Networking Opportunities: Direct engagement with successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and policymakers
• Professional Development Workshops: Build confidence and skills through structured workshops
• Mentorship Connections: Network with accomplished professionals and mentors
• Civic Engagement: Explore how entrepreneurship and leadership intersect with public service
• Historical Tours: Visit Washington, D.C. landmarks including:
- The U.S. Capitol - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial - The Supreme Court - FDR Memorial - The White House

Eligibility

• High school juniors and seniors enrolled in L.E.O. Program
• Selected from Don Bosco Prep, Mount Saint Dominic Academy, West Side High School, and other participating schools

Program Focus

• Leadership development
• Entrepreneurship education
• Civic engagement and public service
• Career exploration across multiple sectors
• Relationship building with industry professionals

Contact Information

The Leonidas Foundation™
• Address: 450 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
• Phone: 201-497-0080
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: leouniteus.org

Ways to Support

• TIME: Become a mentor/coach or speak at seminars in DC or virtual
• TALENT: Use your skills and network to connect the foundation with potential collaborators
• TREASURE: Donate to sustain and grow the program
• SPONSORSHIP: Sponsor a student's participation