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Successteam Leadership Academy

Successteam Youth Council Summer Camp Impacting Grades; 9th – 12th

Successteam Leadership Academy is the official summer camp for Successteam Youth Council hosted as a multi-day, overnight youth development conference held on a college campus. The program empowers and equips youth through in-depth mentoring by providing insight, guidance, and knowledge to stimulate desired growth. Students are immersed in positive motivation with speakers and activities.
Each day of SLA is designed to teach practical life skills and equip our youth with educational tools while inspiring them of their worth and potential. Participants lodge within campus dorm rooms receiving program uniforms, (3) meals per day, and access to in-depth mentorship through workshops, seminars, and teambuilding activities.
Throughout the Successteam Leadership Academy, new and returning scholars participate in an immersive week of leadership and personal development designed to prepare them to maximize their Successteam Youth Council experience. Scholars engage in Successteam 101, College & Career Readiness, professional communication, public speaking and presentation development, volunteerism and philanthropy, personal branding, student leadership, team building, and culture development. The experience culminates with a scholar-led Parent Orientation & Showcase, allowing scholars to demonstrate what they have learned while preparing their families to support them throughout the upcoming program year.

Program Highlights​

Successteam 101

Scholars explore what it means to represent Successteam through Scholar DNA, leadership development, future readiness, scholar engagement, organizational structure, professional communication, and the standards associated with Successteam Youth Council membership.

Civic Engagement

Scholars experience leadership and student governance firsthand through electoral interest meetings, candidate preparation, campaigning, Meet the Candidates experiences, voting, and the selection of Youth Council student leaders.

College & Career Fair

Scholars engage directly with colleges, universities, employers, community organizations, and career professionals while completing activities designed to strengthen postsecondary and career exploration.

Professional Development

Scholars strengthen practical skills through experiences in email professionalism, digital communication, Canva and presentation development, public speaking, personal branding, media awareness, and professional representation.

Service, Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Leadership extends beyond the classroom as scholars learn about philanthropy, volunteerism, and community responsibility before putting those lessons into action through an off-campus service experience.

Recreation, Wellness & Field Day

Scholars experience the energy and community of SLA through recreational activities, physical challenges, team competitions, and Field Day. These experiences promote wellness, teamwork, healthy competition, relationship building, and opportunities for scholars to connect beyond the classroom.

Leadership, Culture & Community

Residential living, mentor engagement, team building, fellowship, self-care experiences, Field Day, and shared academy traditions allow scholars to build meaningful relationships while learning how their individual actions contribute to the culture of Successteam.

Scholar Showcase & Parent Orientation

SLA culminates with scholars applying what they have learned to presentations, demonstrations, and a scholar-led Parent Orientation & Showcase. Families gain firsthand insight into the Successteam experience while learning how they can support their scholar throughout the upcoming program year.

Program Snapshot

  • Established: 2018
  • Program Experience: Multi-Day Residential Leadership & Future Readiness Summer Camp
  • Core Development Areas: Leadership Development, Character Development, College & Career Readiness, Professional & Soft Skills, Service & Philanthropy, Recreation & Wellness, and Community Building
  • Current Capacity: 100+ Scholars
  • Scholar Population: New & Returning Successteam Youth Council Scholars | Grades 9–12
  • Regional Reach: Serving Scholars Across South Carolina & Georgia, including Aiken County, Richmond County, Columbia County, the Midlands Region, and surrounding communities

Member Orientation

SLA is hosted as the official summer camp for Successteam Youth Council Scholars presented as a multi-day, overnight youth development experinece held on a college campus.

Character & Culture Development

Successteam is constructed as a family-like environment providing a safe space for youth to become leaders while establishing generational relationships within an ecosystem of support. SLA holds the responsibility of being the first step toward creating a system of belonging and individualized acceptance for all members.

Exec Team Selection

Successteam Youth Council provides scholars with the opportunity to develop throughout leadership positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Outreach. SLA holds the responsibility of the annual election process for aspiring scholars to achieve the feat of joining the Executive Cabinet within Successteam Youth Council.