Leadership Development Opportunities

"The American Legion Cornhusker Boys State is held annually during the summer before the senior year of high school, typically during the first week of June, on the main campus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Legion posts throughout Nebraska select high-school juniors to attend the program. In most cases, individual expenses are paid by a sponsoring post, a local business or another community-based organization. If you are interested in attending, the best local points-of-contact are your local Legion Post; and your high school principal, guidance counselor, and government teacher."

American Legion. "The American Legion Cornhusker Boys State." American Legion. 

Website: http://nebraskalegion.net/Programs/BState.html
Audience/Grade/Class: Juniors
Dates: June 4-10, 2023
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2023
Application/Cost: $400 (sponsors available)
Location: UNL Campus

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"The American Legion Department of Nebraska Junior Law Cadet Program is held annually during the summer before the senior year of high school, typically during the middle of June, at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy in Grand Island. Completed applications and an endorsement from your school principal or superintendent must be submitted to your local American Legion Post Commander before March 1st. If you are interested in attending, the best local points-of-contact are your local Legion Post; and your high school principal or guidance counselor."

American Legion. "Law Cadet Program." American Legion.

Website: http://nebraskalegion.net/Programs/JRLaw.html
Audience/Grade/Class: Juniors
Dates: June 20-21, 2023
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2023
Application/Cost: Sponsored
Location: Grand Island, NE

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"The Nebraska Attorney General's Youth Conference is a day-long conference where a selected number of high school juniors from across the state will have the opportunity to participate in discussion and debate. Topics will range from our U.S. Constitution, rights, responsibilities to critical issues facing students and their communities.  Students will also hear from AGO Bureau Chiefs, expand their understanding of the legal process in Nebraska, and eat lunch at the Governor’s Residence."

Nebraska Attorney General. "The Nebraska Attorney General's Youth Conference." Nebraska Attorney General.

Website: https://ago.nebraska.gov/youth-link
Audience/Grade/Class: Juniors
Date: April 18, 2023
Registration Deadline: Applications are due to our office on or before March 1, 2023. 
Application/Cost: Juniors must submit an application (available below) and be selected to attend the conference. Applications are due to our office on or before March 1, 2023.  Cost is free. 
Location: Nebraska State Capital in Lincoln, NE

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future. Whether you’re a local organization looking to strengthen the community or a young person wanting to uncover the possibilities of your future, Exploring is a great place to start."

Mid-America Council Boys Scouts of America. "Exploring." Mid-America Council Boys Scouts of America.

Website: https://mac-bsa.org/programs-activities/exploring/
Audience/Grade/Class: Ages 14-20
Date: There are different programs and different dates throughout the summer. An "exploring career interest" survey is available on the front page of the website.
Registration Deadline: See website.
Application/Cost: A scholarship form can be found on the website. 
Location: There are different locations throughout the summer.

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students."

"HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. Due to the selfless efforts of volunteers and the contributions of generous donors, nearly 9,000 students participate in HOBY programs annually."

"During HOBY, participants will interact with peers from across the state.  They will participate in keynotes, team-based activities, and small group discussions focused on the three phases of the social change model – personal leadership, group leadership, and societal leadership."

Hoby Nebraska. "Hoby Nebraska Leadership Seminar." Hoby Nebraska. 

Website: https://hobynebraska.org/
Audience/Grade/Class: Sophomores
Date: June 2-4, 2023
Registration Deadline: See website.
Application/Cost: $250
Location: Concordia University

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"Nebraska Leadership Seminar cultivates young leaders of Nebraska in an atmosphere of personal discovery and skills development. The vision is to Challenge, Empower, and Inspire leaders through educational programs and networking guided towards life-long leadership and community involvement. Members of the Nebraska Leadership Seminar community will be known for their skills, dedication, and energy for societal betterment."

Nebraska Leadership Seminar. "Nebraska Leadership Seminar - Who We Are." Nebraska Leadership Seminar.

Website: https://www.nebraskaleadership.org/
Audience/Grade/Class: Sophomores
Date: June 22-25, 2023
Registration Deadline: May 15, 2023
Application/Cost: $200
Location: SCC - Milford, NE

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

"TimeWarp is a week-long summer simulation experience for current high school sophomores and juniors interested in history, culture, politics and diplomacy. Held on the campus of Hastings College, the experience is created and managed by faculty and students in departments of History and Political Science."

Hastings College. "TimeWarp at Hastings College." Hastings College. 

Website: https://www.hastings.edu/timewarp/
Audience/Grade/Class: Sophomores and juniors
Date: June 11-17, 2023
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2023
Application/Cost: $500 (scholarships available)
Location: Hastings College

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

Youth Leadership Network is through Project Extra Mile. Members learn about the harms of excessive alcohol use in our community, develop the leadership skills needed to make real change, and put those skills into action.Meetings will be held on UNO Dodge Campus in the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at 6400 University Drive, Omaha, NE. The Youth Leadership Network meets on the first Monday of the month from 7-8 p.m. Parking is free and food and drinks are provided at each meeting (must register for food). 

Project Extra Mile. "Youth Leadership Network One-Pager." Project Extra Mile. 

Website/Info: View YLN one-pager here
Audience/Grade/Class: 8-12 grade
Dates: April 3, May 8 (other dates TBD)
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
Application/Cost: Free to join
Location: UNO CEC

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information. 

The Youth Leadership Retreat is through Project Extra Mile. At the Youth Leadership Retreat, participants will discover their role in preventing underage drinking in a fun and interactive way, identify local issues facing young people, develop the skills to be leaders in achieving change, collect and analyze community data and learn how to engage policymakers. 

Project Extra Mile. "The Youth Leadership Retreat 2023." Project Extra Mile. 

Website: https://www.projectextramile.org/youth/youth-leadership-retreat-2023
Audience/Grade/Class: 8-12 grade
Dates: July 24-27
Registration Deadline: July 17
Application/Cost: $50 per student
*Five $50 scholarships will be awarded to students that wish to attend the Youth Leadership Retreat. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out this application here. 
Location: Mahoney State Park, 28500 W. Park Hwy., Ashland, NE

Application to register for the retreat here. 

*Contact Kris Bope at kbope@creightonprep.org for more information.