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A leadership training program for high school aged
youth sponsored by Leadership Oswego County, Oswego State University of
New York and the Oswego-City County Bureau.
What is Leadership Oswego County Youth?
Leadership Oswego County Youth (LOCY) is a program
to develop skills in potential teen leaders. Based on Leadership
Oswego County, an adult leadership program, the youth version teaches
valuable skills using a network of established leaders, young and old
alike. The curriculum is built on a trusteeship design,
(taking responsibility for one's community) reinforcing aspects of
personal, team and community growth using a series of workshops combining
discussions and activities that relate to the community of Oswego County.
Once graduated from LOCY students will be prepared to become involved in a
number of leadership opportunities in Oswego County schools, agencies and
other community service organizations.
Selection of Participants.
LOCY is targeted for freshman and sophomore students
who have an interest in gaining leadership skills, learning about Oswego
County and making a difference in their schools and communities. We
encourage students with different geographic, athletic, academic, civic,
religious, bilingual and travel backgrounds to apply. LOCY is
available to appropriate grade level residents of Oswego County.
Students will need to complete an application that includes parent and
school principal approval to participate. Applications are due in
the Spring for consideration of the following school year's program.
Tuition for this program is $150 per student.
How to Apply?
For more information about Leadership Oswego County
Youth or to receive an application, please contact the Oswego City-County
Youth Bureau at 349-3451. Information packets can also be obtained
in all Oswego County high school guidance departments.
Schedule of Events
- Each LOCY class begins in September with an orientation for
students, parents and school representatives.
- An overnight retreat kicks-off the training program. At the
retreat, participants work through a number of activities that focus on
team-building and communication skills. The activities are
challenging but a great deal of fun.
- The monthly sessions will run from October through May, during
school hours.
- A project involving all members of the class will be
accomplished outside of the class time.
- An overnight retreat/graduation ceremony in May will conclude the
class.
Most sessions are scheduled to run from 9am-
2pm at the BOCES campus in Mexico.
Attendance at the orientation and the retreat are
required.
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