___ The Young Leaders Program is a week long residential summer camp offered for teens and young adults; teaching the importance of governance, civics, leadership, and personal development. ____ The Young Leaders Program consists of five main departments; [[The Executive Department]], [[The Legislative Department]], [[The Judicial Department]], [[The Media Department]], and [[The Law Enforcement Department]]. These five departments work together to coordinate and assist students immerse themselves into [[The Simulation]] and help give life to the program as a whole. # How the Program Works Students participating in The Young Leaders Program live and work within a micro-nation that simulates The United States of America, learning key areas of citizenship and adulthood. > [!question]- What Makes The Young Leaders Program Special? > The Young Leaders Program has students working within a fictional micro-nation within [[The Simulation]]. By offering students a sandbox environment, students are able to engage and explore their own possibilities in a safe, yet challenging way. ## Living Inside The Simulation Participating students at the Young Leaders Program go to their simulation jobs during [[Activity Blocks]]. [[Simulation Jobs]] include working as a representative in Congress, being an active law enforcement officer, working as a media representative in the media department, or serving as President. Students attending The Young Leaders Program are encouraged to participate in every aspect and department that is available. Since The Young Leaders Program is a yearly program, students are able to participate year after year and have the opportunity to work in different departments, learning different perspectives about The Simulation. Students are assigned to live in a state once they arrive to the program, where they will work together with other students in the state to sole problems that their state are facing. State Meetings are held at the end of the day, and are where students meet to discuss problems that are occurring in their state. Some of these problems include allocating land or money for public services such as new schools, subsidized industry, or public infrastructure projects. ##### Typical Schedule Inside The Simulation ____ The typical schedule of a student's week at The Young Leaders Program has moments during the session where they will be engaging inside and outside The Simulation. | Day 0 | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- | | | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | | *Check-In Begins* | Learning Block | Learning Block | Learning Block | Learning Block | **Activity Block** | Students Pack | | Trials & Auditions | Leadership Session | Leadership Session | Leadership Session | Leadership Session | Debate | | | Trials & Auditions | Breakout Session | Breakout Session | Breakout Session | Breakout Session | Leadership Session | Graduation | | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | *Check-Out* | | Introductions, Rules, & Tour | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | Reflection | | | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | | | Elections | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | **Activity Block** | Movie Night | | | Learning Block | State Meetings & News | State Meetings & News | State Meetings & News | State Meetings & News | Final News Broadcast | | > [!note]- Difference Between Blocks & Sessions > The key difference between Blocks & Sessions are whether the students are engaging inside or outside [[The Simulation]]. > - **Blocks** are times where students are engaged within The Simulation. These are usually identified as either [[Activity Blocks]] or [[Learning Blocks]]. > - **Sessions** are when students are engaging with leadership skills outside The Simulation. Sessions include lectures, presentations, breakouts, or guest speakers, and are typically identified as Leadership Sessions or Breakout Sessions. > ____ > [!question]- How to Use the YLPedia > The YLPedia can be difficult to navigate. To learn how to use The YLPedia, including what features the YLPedia has to offer, follow [[How to Use The YLPedia]] > [!example]- Read More in the YLPedia > [[The YLPedia]] is a collection of resources for students attending The Young Leaders Program. The YLPedia contains vital information about the program, its departments, and additional lore that occurs within The Simulation. > [!info]- Learn More About The Young Leaders Program > > Read more about [[The Young Leaders Program]] via the YLPedia Link. > > To learn more about The Young Leaders Program, users can also visit the program website at www.YLProgram.org School of Public Administration School of Public Policy School of Law School of Criminal Justice School of Media and Technology School of Economics School of Health and Medicine Student Wellness Center Simgineering Department Safety Department Office of the Chancellory