Program Details
Program Overview
Held annually at the scenic YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, the National Achievers Summit brings together YMCA Black Achievers from across the country for an immersive leadership retreat. This empowering experience is designed to:
- Develop life-enhancing leadership and personal growth skills
- Build academic confidence and a stronger sense of identity
- Provide space for group discussions, reflection, and team-building
- Offer exposure to a diverse network of peers and professional mentors
- Inspire students through college and career exploration workshops
Adults who attend also gain valuable program insights and participate in supportive roles for the youth.
Who Can Participate
- Current participants in the YMCA Black Achievers Program
- Open to youth Achievers and their adult mentors or program staff
Why Attend the National Achievers Summit?
Elevate Leadership
Strengthen social-emotional skills, public speaking, and teamwork.
Explore Possibilities
Interactive sessions connect youth to real-world college and career paths.
Building Community
Create bonds with peers and mentors that last well beyond the summit.
The Impact of the Achievers Summit
Students return from this experience empowered, inspired, and better equipped to lead in their communities and schools.
Growth Beyond the Classroom
Participants return empowered—with new leadership skills, deeper confidence, and lifelong connections that inspire future success.
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