Leadership and volunteering

The American Legion's week-long Iowa citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 20, 2027 – June 25, 2027 at a site in Iowa (see website).

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

The American Legion's week-long Indiana citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 13, 2027 – June 18, 2027 at a site in Indiana (see website).

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A free Department of National Defence youth program for ages 12–18 in northern, coastal and isolated communities, run through local patrols.

• Grades not published
• No fee

Singapore's non-competitive self-development and leadership award for young people aged 13 to 30, with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels built from voluntary leisure-time activities and community leadership.

• Grades not published
• Fee: $7 SGD

YMCA model state government program for Connecticut high school students, culminating in a conference at the State Capitol.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

The American Legion's week-long Nebraska citizenship and leadership program for high school juniors: young men run a mock state government — elections, parties and legislation — June 6, 2027 – June 12, 2027 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

Scouts Canada's section for ages 15–17: youth-led outdoor adventures, community service, career exploration and leadership.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

A week-long residential natural-resources leadership program at UK's Robinson Forest for high-school students interested in forests, insects, water and wildlife.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published

YMCA model state government program for Rhode Island high school students, culminating in a conference at the State Capitol.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

A week-long American Legion civics and leadership program in which Arkansas high-school juniors run a mock state government — campaigning, holding elections, writing bills and running cities and counties.

• Grade 11
• Cost not published

A two-day Model UN conference in Almaty for grade 9–12 school delegations, hosted by Miras International School.

• Grades 9–12
• Fee charged, amount not published

A week in Ottawa for youth aged 15–18 to learn how Canadian government works, meet MPs and Senators and take part in political simulations.

• Grades not published
• Fee: $995 CAD