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Adventures In Leadership

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Summer Programs - separate cohorts for grades k-4, 5-8, 9-12

Our new summer leadership experience!

Welcome to our Summer Leadership Program!

At our program, we believe that leadership skills can be learned  through hands-on experiences and immersive activities. We offer a unique  opportunity for kids to explore historical sites, engage in thrilling  outdoor adventures, and delve into thought-provoking discussions on  cutting-edge topics like artificial intelligence.


Building on last year's visit to Gettysburg, we will be incorporating more interactive historical visits! Students will learn powerful lessons that stand the test of time.


We will also  head to Fountain Head Regional Park, where we will embark on  exciting outdoor activities such as rappelling and zip lining. We will also engage in land navigation in which you move through the woods with just a map and compass.  These  activities not only provide an adrenaline rush but also teach important  leadership skills such as risk-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork.


At The Edge at George Mason, we take leadership to new heights with a  high ropes course. Kids will face challenges that push them out of  their comfort zones, encouraging them to develop resilience, confidence,  time management, and effective communication skills.


To further enhance their leadership abilities, we utilize the area  around Saint Leo the Great and Van Dyck Park. Here, kids will learn essential survival  skills such as making fire and spear fishing. These activities foster  self-reliance, adaptability, and resourcefulness.


Lastly, we provide opportunities for kids to explore and discuss the  fascinating world of artificial intelligence with activities and discussions led by experienced AI professionals. Through hands-on  experiments and engaging discussions, they will gain a deeper  understanding of AI's potential and its impact on society. This  knowledge will empower them to think critically, make informed  decisions, and become future leaders in the ever-evolving technological  landscape.


Join us this summer for an unforgettable experience that combines  history, adventure, and cutting-edge learning. Our Summer Leadership  Program is designed to inspire and equip young minds with the skills and  knowledge they need to become confident, compassionate, and effective  leaders of tomorrow.


Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?


We will have separate groups for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 grades.  Of note, 5th graders can also attend with the 6-8 grade kids if that works better for schedule.  Contact us to learn more or sign up below. 


CURRENT PROGRAM DATES: (drop off at 8:30 am, pickup 4:30 pm at Saint Leo the Great Catholic School in Fairfax)


Grades K-5: July 14-18 2025


Grades 6-8 : June 23-27 2025


Grades 9-12: Dates coming soon!

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Contact us today to learn more about the summer programs or scroll below to enroll.  

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Junior SF grades K-4 Early Bird Special (summer)

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Junior SF grades 5-8 Early Bird Special (summer)

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Junior SF grades 9-12 (summer) Coming soon!

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HIGHLIGHTING OUR PAST PROGRAMS

Our past after school program

We are pleased to announce a special after school program at St. Leo the Great in Fairfax VA!  


This program will take place on Tuesdays from Oct 17-Dec 12 2023 (we do not have class on Nov 21st with the short Thanksgiving week).


Our program will focus on leadership development, resiliency, teamwork, goal setting/goal achievement, among other things, in an experiential environment!  


We will be primarily outdoors, but will have a classroom available for inclement weather as well as specific classroom instruction.  


In addition to outdoor activities such as rappelling, zip lining, orienteering, and shelter building, we will also incorporate AI into our program.  After all, even our elite military units focus on old school outdoor skills while maintaining technical proficiency!  Plus it gives us the ability to have some discussions and the ethics, capabilities, and limitations of this technology.


For more information, please email tom@adventuresinleadership.com


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After School program starting september 24th!

After School program 2024!

We are pleased to announce a special after school program at St. Leo the Great in Fairfax VA!  


This program will take place on Tuesdays right after school from Sept  24-Nov 12 2024!


Our program will focus on leadership development, resiliency, teamwork, goal setting/goal achievement, among other things, in an experiential environment!  


We will be primarily outdoors, but will have a classroom available for inclement weather as well as specific classroom instruction.  


In addition to outdoor activities such as rappelling, zip lining, orienteering, and shelter building, we will also incorporate AI into our program.  After all, even our elite military units focus on old school outdoor skills while maintaining technical proficiency!  Plus it gives us the ability to have some discussions and the ethics, capabilities, and limitations of this technology.


For more information, please email tom@adventuresinleadership.com or click the sign up button below!

Junior Special Forces Camp - St Leo the great

Our past summer program

We are proud to announce our revamped Junior Special Forces Camp!  Just as real special forces units are masters of the latest technology while also proficient in old world survival skills, we incorporate the same philosophy for our young leaders!


We build grit, teamwork, resiliency, character, and problem solving skills.  These are critical life skills for success, whether you aspire to succeed in academics, athletics, or the arts.  


Your child will face challenging team building scenarios inspired by founder Tom Coyle's training at West Point and the army.  Each child will have a chance to be the team leader.  Children will also be exposed to survival skills like learning to navigate with a map and compass, or even using the hands of a watch! 


We teach children independence, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, resiliency, character development, grit, and problem solving skills through a series of interactive, hands on scenarios loosely modeled on exercises used to train and assess elite military units.  


Some of our team and individual events include: 


- Find the Spy: This serves as a fun interactive scenario that helps develop communication, listening, and critical thinking skills to "find the spy."   


- Orienteering: Students learn how to navigate with a map and compass, as well as get exposure to principles of celestial navigation.  Students will develop skills in independence, resiliency, and problem solving. 


- Rescue mission: Teams will have to use their land navigation skills acquired during the week to complete a "rescue" mission and recover "treasure." Students will learn to deal with ambiguity, creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management.


- Capture the flag: our spin on this fun game involves using a map and compass to successfully complete the challenge. 


We also expose kids to the latest technology.  We will have a technology day in which we will showcase new technologies such as large language models to give a taste of the future while discussing the ethics of this technology.


We have programs for K-8.  While the essence of the program is the same, we tailor the events to the age group.  Using a Montessori like approach, older students will also serve as mentors for the younger students. Session 1 students (5th - 8th) have the opportunity to serve as assistants for session 2 (K-4th).  


We will divide our learning experience between outdoor and classroom settings at Saint Leo. 


Pickup and Drop off will be in front of St. Leo Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Hwy, Fairfax VA. Drop will be at 8:30 am and pickup will be at 4:30 pm. Of note, Session 2 (July 10th-14th) has full and half day options.  For the HALF DAY program, pickup will be at 12:30 pm.


For more information, please email tom@adventuresinleadership.com


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Past programs

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

$160 per student.  Classmates every Tuesday starting October 17 from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at Saint Leo The Great.  No class 21 November. 

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One Day Fountain Regional Park Adventure Aug 18 2023

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

$50 per student

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Session 1: June 26-30 2023 (5th-8th grade)

St Leo After School program (Tuesdays Oct 17-Dec 12)

Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, FULL DAY)

$400 per student

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Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, FULL DAY)

Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, FULL DAY)

Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, FULL DAY)

$400 per student

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Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, HALF DAY)

Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, FULL DAY)

Session 2: July 10-14 2023 (K-4th, HALF DAY)

$200 per student

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Reviews

Andrew J., Houston, TX

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

Andrew J., Houston, TX

Adventures in Leadership helped me get out of my comfort zone and I became more confident sharing my ideas with my peers.  

Mark S., Arlington, VA

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

Andrew J., Houston, TX

My son wanted to do this program.  I spoke to Tom to convey that he was ADHD and autistic, and noted that he had a hard time making friends.  After receiving assurances that they could accommodate him, and would refund us if things did not work out, we enrolled him.  He really loved the program and came away from this week long program more sure of himself, goal oriented, and made some new friends.

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

I sent my two sons and two daughters to this program.  The calibre of the curriculum is second to none as Mr. Coyle combines lessons of history to modern day scenarios adults and children can learn from.  The Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon was one of my son's favorite off site visits.  My kids were able to make some like minded friends to share their successes with. 

Aaron J., Houston, TX

A program like no other! - Lauren, Fairfax VA

Jackie W., Great Falls, VA

Mr. Coyle gives every student the opportunity to lead a team as well as follow a team leader, focusing on the importance of communication and delegation to get a task done.  This helped boost my confidence.  I also learned how to bounce back after we failed a task but used our grit to succeed at the next one.

A program like no other! - Lauren, Fairfax VA

A program like no other! - Lauren, Fairfax VA

A program like no other! - Lauren, Fairfax VA

Adventures in Leadership is a camp like no other! My kids truly built their grit, leadership skills, and resilience during their week at camp. It was amazing to see the problem solving skills they were taught and are still using today. They’ve already asked multiple times if they could sign up again next summer. Tom is a great leader and wonderful with kids. This is surely a camp we plan our summer around and don’t miss! 


Lauren, Fairfax VA


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