2026-2027 Youth Leadership Academy

Registration is closed. Please contact Kristin Huls at khuls@illinois.edu.

Youth Leadership Academy is designed for juniors in high school in Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, and Schuyler counties. Throughout five monthly sessions, participants will not only learn leadership skills, but will also build communication skills, create a resume, serve the community, and meet State Legislators.

Tentative dates for 2026-2027

Friday, October 2
Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
Friday, January 8
Friday, February 5
Friday, March 5
Weather date: Friday, April 2

Please read the 4-H Code of Conduct before completing the application. Behavior concerns will be addressed by Extension staff and may result in dismissal from the Youth Leadership Academy.

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