2025-26 Program Schedule

All program sessions, with the exception of the orientation, retreat, and closing, will be held at a Lone Star College campus (exact location will be announced later). Transportation will be provided for all session-day activities. The program is offered at no cost to participants.

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Friday, September 19
Application Deadline

Saturday, October 18
8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Orientation
Lone Star Community Building
One parent must attend with student participant

Saturday, November 1
7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Retreat
Camp Allen, Navasota (transportation provided from the LSC campus)
Team building and skills training  

Saturday, November 15
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Model the Way 
Clarify values by sharing your voice and affirming shared values. Set the example by aligning actions with shared values. 

Saturday, December 13
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Inspire a Shared Vision 
Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.

Saturday, January 17
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Challenge the Process 
Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for innovative ways to improve. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience.

Saturday February 21
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enable Others to Act 
Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence. 

Saturday March 28
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Encourage the Heart 
Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community. 

Saturday, April 11
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Closing Session/Certificate Ceremony
Lone Star Community Building