Leadership Pasco

Youth Leadership Pasco Program:
Youth Leadership Pasco was founded by the Leadership Pasco Class of 1998 and graduated its first class of youth in 2000. Our successful record for offering an issues-oriented team learning environment for high school students and a commitment to offer a program that encourages a free exchange of ideas has built student enthusiasm for participating in our program.
Identify youth who have leadership potential.
Develop leadership skills in youth.
Foster an awareness of community resources and volunteer opportunities.
Promote participation in community service.
Establish a life-long commitment to the role and responsibility of community citizenship.
Promote a greater understanding of contemporary issues through interaction and problem solving with peers and community leaders.
Students in the program have found improved achievement in high school and beyond.
Develop pride in the communities in which they live, which will strengthen a life-long bond in Pasco County and Florida.
Maximum class size is usually thirty-five students.

Youth sessions and tours are held at various locations throughout Pasco County. Each Youth session is planned and coordinated by a team of Leadership Pasco alumni members and liaisons from Pasco County Schools. All activities of Youth Leadership Pasco are conducted by volunteer members.

Program Schedule:
Orientation and Team Building - Thursday, October 22 (Location: TreeHoppers-Dade City)

Education Day - November TBD (Location: St. Leo University-St. Leo)

Health Care/Community Services Day - December TBD (Location: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital-New Port Richey)

Government/Economic Development Day - Tuesday, January 12 (Location: Bus Tour TBD)

Law Enforcement Day - Wednesday, February 10 (Location: Pasco County Sheriff's Office-Land O'Lakes)

Graduation Ceremony and Breakfast - March 18 (Location: Timber Greens-New Port Richey)

All dates and locations are subject to change. Lunch will be included with each program day.