The seminar programming will be spread across four days

Registration will begin at 9am on Thursday, May 23rd and last until 10:30am at Nutting Hall. (Campus Map, Building 15, Parking Lot A) You can arrive at any point during that time. Please do not arrive expecting to check in prior to 9am.

Closing Ceremony: Sunday, May 26th 11:30-1pm (Please be prepared to be picked up no later than 1pm)

We understand that you might have questions regarding the seminar this year. We will continue to provide more information about the seminar and the program. Additionally, please expect an email and phone call from your group facilitator the week before the seminar. We will go over the logistics of the program and what to expect. If you have general questions about the programming and schedule, please feel free to reach out to Leadership Seminar Chairperson, Abby Detrick (adetrick@hobyvt.org)

WHAT TO EXPECT?

This year, thousands of high school students will attend HOBY programs. We will present multiple viewpoints on important issues and encourage you to think critically about leadership, in addition to identifying your own particular leadership strengths. The youth participants, referred to as “HOBY Ambassadors,” will enjoy experiential learning in the forms of:

Through our annual Leadership Seminar students will:

• Think critically about what it means to be an effective and ethical leader.

• Identify their individual leadership strengths.

• Interact with community leaders from education, government, business, media and the non-profits. 

• Participate in community service projects that impact the lives of those in need.

• Develop skills in communication, problem solving, group organization and goal setting.

• Form lasting bonds with other HOBY participants, connecting leaders around Vermont through our alumni events. 

What you get out of the program will correlate directly with your level of participation in the activities—so come prepared to interact!