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.

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

How to Participate in L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in the L.E.O. Program at a participating school
• Must be a high school junior or senior
• Selected for participation by school L.E.O. Program coordinators

Application/Selection Process:

• Automatic consideration for L.E.O. Program students
• Selection made by program coordinators (typically over 30 students selected annually)
• Specific selection criteria not detailed in available materials

To Sponsor a Student:

• Contact The Leonidas Foundation to sponsor a student's participation
• Donations support student attendance at the summit

Contact for More Information

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

Ways to Get Involved

1. Become a Speaker: Volunteer to lead seminars or panels
2. Provide Mentorship: Connect with students during the summit
3. Sponsor a Student: Donate to support a student's participation
4. Volunteer: Help organize and run summit activities

Note: Specific application deadlines and detailed participation requirements should be obtained directly from The Leonidas Foundation or your school's L.E.O. Program coordinator.