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LONE STAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
“Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders”
The Lone Star Leadership Academy is an experiential learning leadership development program where outstanding young leaders flourish! Now in our 11th year, more than 7,000 participants have developed leadership skills and learned about the great state of Texas through visits to significant Texas sites during spring break and summer Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio and Houston/Galveston programs.
LONE STAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS:
- Experience historically, politically and environmentally significant Texas sites with other outstanding students
- Learn about the great state of Texas
- Develop leadership skills
- Add to their academic resume
- Make new friends
- Learn about unique careers
- Develop creativity and problem-solving abilities during daily simulations
- Participate in Leadership Groups
- Hone leadership skills with the Leadership Skill of the day
SITES VISITED:
- Lone Star Leadership Academy – Dallas/Fort Worth
- Summit Climbing Gym
- Cowboys Stadium
- Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax
- Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
- Amon Carter Museum
- National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
- Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Dallas Museum of Nature and Science
- Texas Civil War Museum
- United State Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Fort Worth Botanic Gardens
- Rangers Ballpark
Lone Star Leadership Academy – Austin/San Antonio
- Texas Cookout with Cowboy Singer
- Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
- Texas State Cemetery
- Governor’s Mansion
- Supreme Court of Texas
- Texas State Capitol
- Austin Offices of State Legislators
- Bat Watching on the Lone Star Riverboat
- The Alamo
- Institute of Texan Cultures
- Witte Museum
- Aquarena Center
- Natural Bridge Caverns
Lone Star Leadership Academy – Houston/Galveston
- Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
- Battleship Texas
- San Jacinto Monument
- Houston Ship Channel Sam Houston Boat Tour
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Moody Gardens on Galveston Island
- Pier 21 Theater
- 1877 Tall Ship Elissa
- Galveston Harbor Tour with Marine Biologist
- Kemah Boardwalk
- Aquarist Class at the Aquarium Restaurant
- The Johnson Space Center at NASA
- Overnight at the George Observatory & Challenger Learning Center
PROGRAM INCLUSIONS:
- Lodging for five nights in supervised, air-conditioned, group bunk dormitory
- All meals Sunday dinner through Friday lunch
- Charter bus transportation throughout the program
- All excursions including entrance fees
- 10 to 1 student-facilitator ratio - All facilitators are educators.
- 24 hour supervision
- Interactive, hands-on, higher-level thinking curriculum
- Program t-shirt provided each day
- Backpack and water bottle
- CD with Farewell Program slide show pictures upon receipt of parent survey
- Program souvenirs
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain an 85 or higher average
- Educator recommendation based on demonstrated leadership ability
- Involvement in school and/or community activities
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Round-trip charter bus transportation from Dallas/Fort Worth available to the Austin/San Antonio and Houston/Galveston programs
Airport shuttle service available for each program location
Alumni program - Program alumni are invited to join the Lone Star Youth Leadership Council. Members continue leadership development during school year by creating and leading a community service project. Members may return on Lone Star Leadership Academy programs as youth facilitators.
“It’s an AWESOME way to learn about Texas and its history and it’s really fun, too! It’s also cool to meet other kids from all over. Thanks for the AWESOMELY fun time!!!!”
- Participant
“A phenomenal opportunity for growth & learning!”
- Participant’s Parent
“The program truly helped me to grow – not only as a leader, but also as a person. After completing three years of camp, I really feel qualified to go out and make a difference.”
- Participant
“Our son said it was ‘the best week of his life’. What a fantastic program!”
- Participant’s Parent
Visit Lone Star Leadership Academy at http://www.educationinaction.org/
If you are 13 or older, you can also fill out this form to send them email.
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