Jackson Hole Leadership Program

The Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) is a summer leadership program for emerging middle school youth in Jackson, Wyoming. Through experiential, activity-based programming, we create fun and meaningful summer experiences that foster social skills, self-confidence, positive decision-making, and a strong sense of community.

Jackson Hole Leadership Program

The Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) is a summer leadership program for emerging middle school youth in Jackson, Wyoming. Through experiential, activity-based programming, we create fun and meaningful summer experiences that foster social skills, self-confidence, positive decision-making, and a strong sense of community.

Jackson Hole Leadership Program

The Jackson Hole Leadership Program (JHLP) is a summer leadership program for emerging middle school youth in Jackson, Wyoming. Through experiential, activity-based programming, we create fun and meaningful summer experiences that foster social skills, self-confidence, positive decision-making, and a strong sense of community.

SUMMER CAMP

2026 dates are posted below

Registration will open on Tuesday April 7th at 12pm

In 2019, we offered ten 5-day sessions. We subsidize the cost of our camps by 50%.

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The average age of participants in our camps

131

Number of youth we served in 2019 (50 males, 81 females)

32

Financial aid received by participants (15 full scholarships and 18 partial scholarships)

11.6

The average age of participants in our camps

131

Number of youth we served in 2019 (50 males, 81 females)

32

Financial aid received by participants (15 full scholarships and 18 partial scholarships)

Summer Camp

Founded in 1992, the Jackson Hole Leadership Program began as a small initiative with just two summer sessions. Over the years, it has grown to serve more than 150 local youth each summer. In 2026, JHLP will offer eight Phase 1 leadership sessions.

Each session is designed to support youth as they transition into adolescence by building leadership skills, teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence through engaging group activities and outdoor-based learning experiences.

Program Overview

  • All sessions are Phase 1 Leadership Camps
  • Co-ed programming
  • Open to youth entering 5th–8th grade
  • Each session runs for five consecutive days
  • Daily programming only (no overnight components)

Activities may include team initiatives, group challenges, leadership games, and a day at the Teton Science Schools ropes course.

Summer Camp

Founded in 1992, the Jackson Hole Leadership Program began as a small initiative with just two summer sessions. Over the years, it has grown to serve more than 150 local youth each summer. In 2026, JHLP will offer eight Phase 1 leadership sessions.

Each session is designed to support youth as they transition into adolescence by building leadership skills, teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence through engaging group activities and outdoor-based learning experiences.

Program Overview

  • All sessions are Phase 1 Leadership Camps
  • Co-ed programming
  • Open to youth entering 5th–8th grade
  • Each session runs for five consecutive days
  • Daily programming only (no overnight components)

Activities may include team initiatives, group challenges, leadership games, and a day at the Teton Science Schools ropes course.

Summer camp

Founded in 1992, the Jackson Hole Leadership Program began as a small initiative with just two summer sessions. Over the years, it has grown to serve more than 150 local youth each summer. In 2026, JHLP will offer eight Phase 1 leadership sessions.

Each session is designed to support youth as they transition into adolescence by building leadership skills, teamwork, resilience, and self-confidence through engaging group activities and outdoor-based learning experiences.

Program Overview

  • All sessions are Phase 1 Leadership Camps
  • Co-ed programming
  • Open to youth entering 5th–8th grade
  • Each session runs for five consecutive days
  • Daily programming only (no overnight components)

Activities may include team initiatives, group challenges, leadership games, and a day at the Teton Science Schools ropes course.

Our Commitment to Access

Our goal is to keep JHLP inclusive and accessible to youth of all backgrounds. TYFS is proud to offer subsidized programming, and blind scholarships are available to families who need financial support.

Scholarship applications are available during registration. Please note that program registration must be completed before submitting a scholarship application.

2026 Program Dates

Phase 1 Leadership Camps
Eight sessions will be offered during Summer 2026.

All sessions are co-ed for youth going into 5th grade to youth going into 8th.

Phase One

Week 1
June 29th - July 3rd


Week 4
July 20th - July 24th

Week 2
July 6th - July 10th


Week 5
July 27th - July 31st

Week 3
July 13th - July 17th


Week 6
August 3rd - August 7th

Week 7
August 10th - August14th

Week 8
August 17th - August 21st

2026 Program Dates

Phase 1 Leadership Camps
Eight sessions will be offered during Summer 2026.

All sessions are co-ed for youth going into 5th grade to youth going into 8th.

Phase One

Week 1
June 29th - July 3rd


Week 3
July 13th - July 17th


Week 5
July 27th - July 31st

 

Week 7
August 10th - August14th

Week 2
July 6th - July 10th


Week 4
July 20th - July 24th


Week 6
August 3rd - August 7th

 

Week 8
August 17th - August 21st

kids playing on the lawn

Registration Information

Phase 1 Registration will open on Tuesday April 7th at 12pm

Each session runs for five consecutive days. To support strong group connection and continuity, families are asked to register for a week in which their child can attend all five days. If there is a known scheduling conflict, please select a different session.
Due to high demand and limited capacity, registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis through our online application.

Each participant may register for one session per summer.
Families will be asked to rank their top three session choices during registration. If a first-choice session fills before processing is complete, we will do our best to place the participant in their second or third choice.
Confirmation emails will be sent once registrations have been processed.
If a session reaches capacity, participants may be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Cancellation policies will be shared during the registration process.

Registration FAQ

Phase 1 Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 at 12:00 PM

Full participation
Each session runs for five consecutive days. To support strong group connection and continuity, families are asked to register for a week in which their child can attend all five days. If there is a known scheduling conflict, please select a different session.
First come first served registration
Due to high demand and limited capacity, registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis through our online application. Each participant may register for one session per summer.
Choosing a session
Families will be asked to rank their top three session choices during registration. If a first-choice session fills before processing is complete, we will do our best to place the participant in their second or third choice.
Session confirmations
Confirmation emails will be sent once registrations have been processed.
Waitlist protocol
If a session reaches capacity, participants may be placed on a waitlist and contacted if space becomes available.
Cancellations
Cancellation policies will be shared during the registration process.

Register

Phase 1 Registration will open on Tuesday April 7th at 12pm

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Youth Skills Group

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