Leadership Lake County has provided leadership development programs since 1987. The experiential nature of our program days and the preparation for workplace and community leadership roles are the hallmarks of our programs. It is a unique opportunity designed to guide students to reach his or her full leadership potential.
Application Due Date: May 3, 2024
Class size is limited and late applications may not be considered.
Please note: Invoices for the $425 non-refundable participation fee will be issued with notification of acceptance. Need-based partial financial assistance may be available upon written request from the student participant. Do NOT send payment with application.
MONTHLY SESSIONS: The monthly all-day sessions begin September 2024 and end in April 2025 on the first Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted. Program Days are from 8:00 am am until 2:30 pm. Students may miss one non-mandatory day and remain eligible for graduation from the program. The schedule for 2024 - 2025 is as follows:
2025 JLP Dates
July 30- August 3 SS Kids packing week at Salvation Army (required service opportunity)
August 18 Opening Retreat 9:00am - 4:00pm
September 4 Lake County History Day
October 2 Education Day
November 6 Business, Labor & Economy Day
December 4 Government Day
January 22 Mid-year Retreat with Signature Program (4th Wednesday – 8:30 – 3:30)
February 5 Public Safety and Justice Day
March 5 Health Care and Health Living Day
March Kids Show (Saturday - LLC sponsored service opportunity – two hour shifts available throughout the day)
April 2 Quality of Life Day
April 19 (tentative) Global Youth Service Day (Saturday – all class members are required to participate)
April 30 Closing Session (day) & Graduation (pm)