Using experiences to teach life lessons

Talented young people can miss out on a successful future if they don’t have the necessary skills to help them succeed. Given the right  mentorship and an understanding of the bigger world, we believe young people can change their circumstances and create a better life. ​
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Our Mission

To help young people develop the life skills needed to make a positive impact in their community.
 
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What We Offer

Our all-volunteer staff of proven leaders understand the skills, traits, and characteristics of strong leadership, and they use a combination of experiences, education, and service to share those lessons.

Experiences (Some Examples) - sailing, swim lessons, visiting a farm or business, State Fair, college/campus visits, museums, nature walks, going to the zoo, Best Buy’s Teen Tech Center, etc.
Education - a variety of vibrant leaders share their stories, challenges, and advice on the pathways to success.
Service – activities that brighten/serve the community, teach servant leadership, and create bonding for our participants.​

How Leadership Garden works

Recommendation

Educators and community leaders recommend students going into 9th and 10th grade for the program. 

Onboarding

Students fill out a short, 1-page application, signed by a parent or guardian. Participants selected for the program attend a short orientation.

Access

Participants will be invited to either monthly or bi-monthly events. 

Students who complete either a one or two year program with Leadership Garden may receive follow-on mentoring, internships, or referrals to advanced leadership development opportunities. Our goal is to provide a series of experiences that open the eyes of our participants, then help them reach the the future they want for themselves.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making dreams possible!

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