What is HOBY?

This year, thousands of high school students like you will attend HOBY programs, including Community Leadership Workshops, U.S. State Leadership Seminars and the World Leadership Congress. We will present multiple viewpoints on important issues and encourage you to think critically about leadership, in addition to identifying your own particular leadership strengths. The youth participants, referred to as “HOBY Ambassadors,” will enjoy experiential learning in the forms of:

  • Inspiration from keynote speakers

  • Interaction with community leaders from education, government, business, media and the non-profit sector

  • Participation in community service projects that impact the lives of those in need

  • Leadership games and activities helping you to develop skills in organization, communication, problem solving and goal setting

  • Lasting bonds with other HOBY participants based on shared values, goals and experiences

  • And FUN!!!


    • What you get out of the program will correlate directly with your level of participation in the activities—so come prepared to interact!

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