Grand Strand – 2026 Winter Youth Leadership Conference

Join us for an engaging day of leadership development designed for high school students! This conference features a Poverty Simulation, where participants experience the challenges of living in poverty to build empathy and understanding of systemic barriers. Students will also explore bias and stereotypes in a whole-group session and reflect on their learning during a Closing Circle. The event promotes global perspective, ethical leadership, resilience, and core values like empathy and respect—empowering students to lead with integrity and make a positive impact in their communities.