Berkeley — Residential
20-25 June 2027
27 June-2 July; $3,499
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Junior Young Leaders Conference at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
US Grades 5-8
Age range / Year group
Ages 10-14
Location / Region
Washington, DC; Boston; Berkeley; Atlanta
Cost
From $2,799
Duration
6 days
Format
In-person
Accommodation: Residential campus option
Meals: Room and board; commuter lunch
Campus experience: University campus setting
Program output: Leadership action plan
Funding: Scholarships and payment plans
Junior Young Leaders Conference summary
Students explore leadership through historical visits, collaborative challenges, simulations and guided reflection.
The experience combines structured learning with campus life, evening activities and opportunities to build friendships.
It particularly suits students who want practical confidence-building rather than a classroom-only leadership course.
What is Junior National Young Leaders Conference?
The Junior National Young Leaders Conference is an Envision by WorldStrides leadership development program. Students investigate leadership through historically significant site visits, collaborative problem-solving, practical simulations and social-emotional learning.
The experience places students on a university campus with peers from across the United States. Activities include presidential campaigns, Cabinet decision-making, daily reflection, team events and a final action-planning lesson focused on an issue students care about.
Why Succeed highlights Junior Young Leaders Conference
Leadership is practised through campaigns, policymaking and decision-making simulations rather than taught only in theory.
Historically significant site visits connect leadership ideas with people, places and public institutions.
The Voices of Change Action Plan gives students a concrete way to apply their interests to a community issue.
Residential, commuter and extended-day formats give families different ways to participate.
Daily reflection and social-emotional learning connect confidence, communication and collaboration.
Who is Junior Young Leaders Conference for?
Best for
Students who want to build confidence, practise teamwork and explore leadership through active group experiences.
Not ideal if
A student wants subject-specialist academic study, formal qualifications or a largely independent program.
Is Junior Young Leaders Conference worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who learns best through simulations, visits and group challenges. The strongest value comes from practising communication and decision-making in unfamiliar situations, then reflecting on those experiences.
The limitation is that it is a short, paid experience rather than a formal academic qualification. Families should judge the fit by the specific itinerary and attendance format, especially because program content, speakers and locations may change.
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Cost and what is included
From $2,799; includes Residential room and board, Program site visits and local transportation, Lectures and leadership simulations, Curriculum and materials, Faculty, staff and supervision, Daily lunches for commuter students, Evening team time for residential students.
Accommodation
Residential campus option
Meals
Room and board; commuter lunch
Supervision or safety information
WorldStrides describes 24/7 emergency support, trained on-site teams, security monitoring and access to medical and behavioural-health telehealth services.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
6 days; Washington, DC; Boston; Berkeley; Atlanta.
What to check before committing
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Junior Young Leaders Conference need?
Effort level
Moderate, with full days of group learning and activities.
Best started
Two to three months before the preferred session for travel and payment planning.
Main challenge
Contributing confidently within a new peer group and busy schedule.
Typical preparation
Compare residential and commuter schedules before choosing a session.
Discuss travel, campus living and daily routines as a family.
Practise introducing yourself and contributing one idea in a group.
Choose a community issue that could inspire the final action plan.
Useful if
The student enjoys discussion, teamwork and practical problem-solving.
What do students do on Junior Young Leaders Conference?
Students move through a structured sequence of orientation, historical exploration, leadership simulations, reflection, social activities and action planning.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Meet an Advisor and classroom group during orientation and icebreakers.
- 2
Agree shared expectations with the breakout group.
- 3
Visit historically significant locations connected to leadership themes.
- 4
Reflect on leadership traits demonstrated by historical and modern figures.
- 5
Develop and present a presidential campaign in the Grades 5-6 curriculum.
- 6
Work through a simulated emergency as a member of a presidential Cabinet.
- 7
Practise relationship skills, social awareness and respectful communication.
- 8
Create a public-service announcement and begin a community action plan.
- 9
Celebrate the week during a closing ceremony.
Junior Young Leaders Conference dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Berkeley — Commuter
21-25 June 2027
28 June-2 July; $3,199
Berkeley — Residential
27 June-2 July 2027
27 June-2 July; $3,499
Atlanta — Residential
27 June-2 July 2027
27 June-2 July; $3,199
Atlanta — Commuter
28 June-2 July 2027
28 June-2 July; $2,799
Berkeley — Commuter
28 June-2 July 2027
28 June-2 July; $3,199
Boston — Residential
11-16 July 2027
Also offered 18-23 July; $3,199
Washington, DC — Residential
11-16 July 2027
Washington, DC — Commuter
12-16 July 2027
Boston — Commuter
12-16 July 2027
Also offered 19-23 July; $2,799
Washington, DC — Residential
18-23 July 2027
Boston — Residential
18-23 July 2027
Also offered 18-23 July; $3,199
Boston — Commuter
19-23 July 2027
Also offered 19-23 July; $2,799
Washington, DC — Commuter
19-23 July 2027
Washington, DC — Residential
25-30 July 2027
Washington, DC — Commuter
26-30 July 2027
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berkeley — Residential | 20-25 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Berkeley — Commuter | 21-25 June 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Berkeley — Residential | 27 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Atlanta — Residential | 27 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Atlanta — Commuter | 28 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Berkeley — Commuter | 28 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Boston — Residential | 11-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Residential | 11-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Commuter | 12-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Boston — Commuter | 12-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Residential | 18-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Boston — Residential | 18-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Boston — Commuter | 19-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Commuter | 19-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Residential | 25-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Washington, DC — Commuter | 26-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Designed for students in US Grades 5-8.
Published 2027 sessions currently list Grades 5-6.
Some simulations differ between Grades 5-6 and Grades 7-8.
Commuters must live within daily travelling distance.
How much does Junior Young Leaders Conference cost?
Program tuition
From $2,799 — Varies by city and attendance format
Funding or discounts
- Payment plan: $499 initial payment — $450 deposit plus $49 deposit fee
- Typical scholarships: $250-$750 — Award amount varies
- Selected scholarships: Full tuition — Reserved for selected top candidates
What's included
Residential room and board, Program site visits and local transportation, Lectures and leadership simulations, Curriculum and materials, Faculty, staff and supervision, Daily lunches for commuter students, Evening team time for residential students
How to apply to Junior Young Leaders Conference
- 1
Choose a city, session and residential or commuter format.
- 2
Open the official Envision online enrolment application.
- 3
Enter the requested student and family information.
- 4
Pay in full or select an available monthly payment plan.
- 5
Add optional extended-day, airport-shuttle or protection services if needed.
- 6
Review the session-specific itinerary and arrival information after enrolment.
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What does Junior Young Leaders Conference cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Leadership in history
Connect influential figures and historic places with leadership traits.
American presidency
Explore presidential roles before taking part in an office simulation.
Campaign communication
Create campaign messages and present them in a simulated election.
Social awareness
Examine bias, stereotypes and respectful communication through SEL lessons.
Voices of Change
Plan a public-service message and action around a chosen issue.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Junior Young Leaders Conference?
A typical day during the program.
Arrival and orientation
Register, meet the Advisor group and take part in welcome activities.
Visits and reflection
Explore significant sites and connect each visit with leadership traits.
Curriculum simulations
Work through campaigns, elections, Cabinet decisions and communication exercises.
Team activities
Join field day, karaoke, games or a variety show with peers.
Who teaches on Junior Young Leaders Conference?
Faculty, staff and classroom-group Advisors guide students through curriculum, visits, simulations and evening team activities. Tuition includes instruction and supervision throughout the program.
Named faculty members and staff-to-student ratios are not published.
Where do students stay on Junior Young Leaders Conference?
Residential plan
- Campus accommodation: Students stay overnight on a university campus for the full program.
- Room and board: Residential tuition includes accommodation and meals.
- Evening program: Students join supervised evening team activities and social events.
- Airport shuttle: A supervised private shuttle can be added after registration for a fee.
Non-residential plan
- Day attendance: Commuters travel to and from the location daily and receive lunch.
- Extended day: Day students can add breakfast, dinner and evening activities.
Room configuration and linen arrangements are not detailed; linens are listed as not included.
What happens after Junior Young Leaders Conference?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Use the action plan to develop a community-focused initiative.
Apply communication and collaboration skills in school projects.
Build confidence for future presentations and leadership roles.
Reflect on personal leadership style and development priorities.
Continue exploring history, politics or public-service activities.
The program develops experience and skills rather than an academic qualification.
Where does Junior Young Leaders Conference take place?
Published sessions take place in Washington, DC, Boston, Berkeley and Atlanta, with students based on a university campus. Location-linked visits connect the leadership curriculum to historic places; the Washington sample includes Mount Vernon, the US Capitol, monuments and the National Museum of American History.
Exact visits and program locations can vary by session.
Junior Young Leaders Conference FAQs
Students explore leadership through American history, communication, teamwork, social awareness, responsible decision-making and practical simulations.
The experience lasts approximately one week. Published residential sessions run for six days, while commuter sessions generally run for five.
Yes. Commuter students are dropped off and collected each day, and daily lunch is included. An extended-day option adds breakfast, dinner and evening activities.
Residential tuition includes room and board, site visits and program transportation, lectures, simulations, curriculum, materials, faculty and staff.
Activities include a presidential campaign, group presentations, a public-service announcement and a Voices of Change Action Plan focused on a community issue.
WorldStrides describes 24/7 emergency support, trained on-site teams, security monitoring and access to medical and behavioural-health telehealth services.
Optional family orientation is offered during residential arrival-day registration. Families can meet on-site leadership and receive program and location-specific information.
Envision offers scholarships, grants, fundraising support and monthly payment plans. Most scholarship awards are partial, although selected full-tuition awards are available.
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Source types reviewed
- Tuition & Travel Protection Plan | Envision by WorldStrides
- Student Health & Safety | Envision by WorldStrides Pre-College Programs
- Scholarships & Grants for Envision Programs | Envision
- Jr. National Young Leaders Conference Monthly Payment Plan | Envision by WorldStrides
- Summer Leadership Program for Middle School Students | Envision Junior National Young Leaders Conference (JrNYLC)
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