With more than 150 years of experience, the Youth Leadership Association has been building up generations of youth across Ohio & West Virginia. Tracing our roots back to 1867, you will find many great, young men and women who have benefited from our one-of-a-kind programs. We strive each and every day to make these programs the best that they can be, in order to inspire more young people and instill our 5 pillars: Leadership, Character, Service, Entrepreneurship, and Philanthropy.

Our programs are open to all! We have a program for everyone. From Youth in Government, to Camp Horseshoe, to YLA’s Community Chapters, you’ll find the thing for you. As much as we can, we make our programs student-led. We have found there is no better way to build leadership than to experience it first-hand. 

And we would be nothing without our great alumni, supporters, donors, and partners. You help us keep doing what we love,and we thank you for your support through the years.