Leadership Academy

Year-round with Boston’s Future Leaders

Leadership is learned, it takes many forms, and every one of us has the potential to lead. The Camp Harbor View Leadership Academy is a year-round program offering Boston youth in grades 9-12 tools and resources to succeed — and lead — in high school and beyond.

More than 200 young people participate in weekly community nights and monthly workshops within grade-based cohorts, along with one-on-one mentoring and access to our comprehensive wrap-around family services. Our goal is to equip teens with the knowledge and skills to be change agents, advocates, and innovators.

Wrap-around model

YEAR-ROUND LEADERSHIP TRAINING

College and career prep, leadership workshops, skills development and more.

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

Access to individual and group therapy, wellness check-ins, and more.

SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Skills workshops for parents, community events, coordination of food, housing, education, and more.

9th Grade RISE PROGRAM

The RISE program (Realizing Interests through Support and Exploration) is open to all 9th graders who have participated in our summer camp. This school-year program seeks to support participants in their first year of high school by offering community, skill-based workshops focused on self-discovery and exploration, and early exploration of college and career options.

Learn more about the RISE program

10th-12th grade Leader in Training Program

The three-year Leader in Training program supports 100+ exceptional young Bostonians year-round. The program aims to help young people realize their potential in high school and explore boundless opportunities upon graduation. And because all leaders have expenses — every young person receives a stipend for their participation.

Learn more about the LIT program

Camp Harbor View has always made me feel comfortable and heard. They’ve always made sure that I know I have a voice and I definitely would say they’ve helped me find my voice.

Khandace | Leadership Academy Alum ’22

95%

of teens in the Leadership Academy say there’s an adult at Camp Harbor View who cares about their future

Our impact by the numbers

Investing in Mental Health & Wellness

Pairing program coordinators with clinicians, each grade-level cohort in the Leadership Academy is led by a dynamic team that intertwines leadership and wellness. Our tiered system of support incorporates small group interventions, wellness check-ins, and individual therapy with trained clinicians.

College Scholarships

All Leaders in Training are eligible to apply for the Camp Harbor View college scholarship — offering up to $10,000 per year toward post-secondary education for every student who qualifies. Since 2011, we’ve awarded $2.49M to more than 200 students.

Learn more and apply