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We are approaching our cohort of 50 attendees. Final slots will be assigned in order of payment received.

Quick Overview

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• Signature Experiences
• What Makes This Boot Camp Different
• Who Should Attend
• Program Snapshot
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Schedule of Events
• Program Outcomes 

Signature Experiences

Washington, D.C. Experience

Lunch in the U.S. Capitol with Members of Congress, Administration Officials and Staff. A tour of the U.S. Capitol follows lunch. Due to current events and standard security procedures, we are awaiting approval of our request to visit the White House. 

Integrated with each YPO Featured Speaker will be panelists, videos such as TED Talks, subject matter experts drawn from university faculty and other organizations, and other content that connect to the daily theme:

• Leading When the Stakes Are Real But Opportunities are High – Entrepreneur Dreams
• How Leaders Think (Judgment & Intelligent Risk) and run their businesses
• Character, Courage & Responsibility in Leadership
• Balancing Risks with Resiliency, Setbacks, Resiliency and Opportunities
• Communications: How Important it is and How you Do It at your company.
• The Future – How Will the World Change?

What Makes This Boot Camp Different

Entrepreneurship and the Future with AI (With a Conscience)

Built for the children of entrepreneurial parents, this boot camp emphasizes real-world venture thinking:

• Daily sessions with American corporate, investors, political and entrepreneurial leaders (including Jay Sidhu and other invited YPO experts).
• Hands-on labs where students use AI to analyze data, test ideas, and communicate more effectively.
• Discussions on responsible AI use: bias, transparency, privacy, and human impact. 

Emotional and Spiritual Maturity Development

Students step back from the noise to reflect on the kind of leaders they want to become. Through guided discussions, daily reflection, mindfulness practices, gratitude exercises, and a service-focused project, they explore:

• What it means to live a happy, constructive, positive life
• How purpose and values shape leadership decisions
• How service to others can strengthen personal wellbeing and perspective

We clearly communicate that religious practices are welcomed and accommodated. Dedicated time and appropriate spaces are available for students who wish to pray or engage in personal spiritual routines.
 

Ethics, Global Citizenship & Experiential Learning

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• Guided preparation and debriefs turn each site visit into a living case study in leadership, risk, and responsibility.
• Students explore questions of power, trust, and impact across government, finance, and entrepreneurship.
• They learn to see themselves as global citizens, able to work across cultures with humility and integrity.

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for teens ages 14–19 from YPO families who are:

• Curious about entrepreneurship, AI, and global business
• Ready for a socially and culturally immersive experience abroad
• Interested in leading in family businesses, startups, or public life
• Students who want to strengthen their soft skills—communication, public speaking, collaboration, and problem-solving—alongside peers who share ambitious goals.

While participation is reserved for children of YPO members, each student may register one companion (friend or relative of similar age) to join them, subject to availability.

Program Snapshot

• Program: Never Ever Ever Give Up Global Leadership Boot Camp
• Host: ������Ƶ, Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
• Eligibility: Teens ages 14–19 from YPO member families (plus one optional companion per student, subject to availability)
• Cohort Size: Capped at 50 students
• Dates: June 14-26, 2026
• Tuition: $7,995 USD
  • Includes: housing, meals, campus programming, domestic group travel for scheduled excursions, activity fees, and graduation events
  • Excludes: international airfare, visa fees, individual spending money, and any independent travel before/after the program
• Language of Instruction: English
• Certificate: ������Ƶ certificate of completion; AI-focused micro-credential or certificate (in development)
   

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How selective is the program?

The boot camp is limited to 50 students worldwide and reserved for YPO families (with limited companion spaces). There are no essays or recommendations required, but interest is expected to be strong; early registration is encouraged.

What are the housing accommodations like?

The Boot Camp will have be housed in Clare Hall a traditional college residence halls located on ������Ƶ’s beautiful 121-acre hillside campus. The intent is to give students a taste of college life.

For added security, the Boot Camp will occupy the full second floor (no ground level window access or egress) and access to the floor will be limited to cohort members.

The two wings of the floor will be segregated by gender. The individual 513 sq. ft. quad rooms have two sleeping areas, each with two single beds. Each room has an ensuite private bathroom shared only by those four students.

Each wing will have trained Resident Assistants who will be available throughout the time our participants are in the dorms and will, of course, be on duty overnight. 

There is a common area at the juncture of the two wings where students might meet for group projects and supervised recreation. Whenever on campus there will be college student and program leaders/"faculty" with them. 

I have questions. Who can I contact for more information?

You can contact ������Ƶ Trustee and Assistant Program Director Dave Patti via phone or WhatsApp at 610-451-9452. 

How are wellbeing and faith practices supported?

The program emphasizes wellbeing, purpose, and reflective leadership through mindfulness, gratitude, and service. We also clearly accommodate religious practices by providing appropriate times and spaces for prayer or personal spiritual routines.

What do I do if I have to cancel my enrollment?

Requests for refunds due to cancelation will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Refunds will be considered if there is true family emergency such as a health issue or death in the immediate family, a cause due to military hostilities, or if it is impossible to be granted international travel authorization. Contact: admissions@alvernia.edu if a situation arises.

How will pickup and arrival be handled?

The program will begin formally with a welcome at 1:00 PM EDT on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

 

Arrival on campus and check-in will be available from 7:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT.

 

The program will provide executive coach transportation for students and their luggage from the Philadelphia Airport to campus.

 

We recognize that some students will have to travel with arrival on Saturday evening and we will arrange pick-up on a case-by-case basis.

How will departure and transportation home be handled? 

The program ends at the close of the New York Stock Exchange Graduation ceremony at about 8 PM EDT on Friday, June 26.

 

Cohort participant luggage will be transported from ������Ƶ to New York City and stored securely during the day.

 

The expectation is that students and their luggage will leave the ceremony with their adult guests (parents, grandparents, guardians) for departure home.

 

Many families will chose to visit and tour NYC for a day or two.

 

If it is not possible for parents or another adult to pick up a child in NYC, we will make arrangements for safe transport to the chosen airport or train station.

 

As needed, we would transport a student back to ������Ƶ on Friday night and then to the Philadelphia airport on Saturday morning.

 

This will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

What kind of clothing should I pack?

Field Trip Dress is akin to "Corporate Casual" — slacks, skirts. An "official" boot camp golf shirt will be issued to each student and worn for trips. (This is also a safety consideration.) Golf-length shorts are acceptable for Philadelphia and Washington, DC. ONLY long pants for New York.

Seminar Day Dress is "YPO Camp Attire" — comfortable clothing and shoes, but appropriate. Shorts and T-shirts that are not revealing and which don't include distasteful art or slogans will be acceptable.

There will be many opportunities for outdoor and sports activities. There will be at least one day of light hiking in a forest environment. Appropriate clothing and footwear should be packed.

There will be at least two opportunities for swimming (a pool part at the university president's residence - and there is a guarded pool in the baseball stadium), so a bathing suit might be packed.

Tennis courts are available and we will have some group golf lessons. No need to bring clubs or golf shoes.

As noted, residence hall rooms are shared so appropriate nightwear is required.

There are laundry facilities in the residence hall.

Will this help my child with university applications?

Yes. Students leave with a certificate of completion, an AI-supported digital portfolio, and concrete experiences—from high-level site visits to team projects—that can strengthen essays, interviews, and future academic plans.

How safe is the program?

Students are supervised by trained counselors and staff on campus and during all travel. ������Ƶ provides secure housing, 24/7 on-call support, and structured schedules. Group travel to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City is carefully planned with vetted partners.

In accordance with Pennsylvania law all university faculty, resident assistants, college student assistants, and program leaders – whether paid professionals or volunteers – will be required to obtain the mandated clearances prior to assisting with the Boot Camp. This includes obtaining a Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check, and a fingerprint-based FBI Criminal History Check.

The campus maintains its own Office of Public safety. You can review the university’s federally mandated annual campus crime report here.

What type of mental health and wellness support will be available for attendees? 

We are very much emphasizing mental health through the program with strategies for life-long wellbeing. ������Ƶ maintains a well-trained and experienced counseling staff through Penn Medicine Healthworks who will be available throughout the experience. Joining the faculty for the Boot Camp is Navlika Ratangee, a clinical psychologist, award-winning business leader, and YPO Member from Johannesburg, South Africa. Navlika will be offering sessions on stress management and coping strategies that will be useful throughout the lives of our participants.

Schedule of Events 

*(Subject to Change)

Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Arrival & Launch Day 

Morning

• Plan for Arrival & Check-In at Philadelphia International Airport

Afternoon

• Welcome & Introduction
• Icebreakers
• Teamwork Exercise
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Business Strategies & Tactics

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Monday, June 15, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — Philadelphia Immersion Day

Morning

• Travel to Philadelphia
• Museum of the American Revolution
• Independence Hall
• Walk past the Liberty Bell en route to the Constitution Center and Federal Reserve

Afternoon

• National Constitution Center
• Franklin Institute

Evening

• Wharton Visit & Dinner with YPO Alumni
• Return to ������Ƶ

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Friday, June 19, 2026 — Juneteenth & Civic Learning

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• Juneteenth Context Session (How America addresses race relations)
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Juneteenth Events in Reading

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Lancaster County Experience

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• Travel to Lancaster County
• Strasburg Railroad (behind-the-scenes + steam train ride)

Afternoon

• Reflection
• Amish Country Tour (farms + market)
• Return to Reading

Evening

• Reading Fightin Phils Experience (behind-the-scenes + game)

Sunday, June 21, 2026 — CSR, Sustainability & Outdoor Leadership

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• CSR & Sustainability Discussion
• Travel to Hawk Mountain
• Hiking + Private Lecture

Afternoon

• Return to ������Ƶ / Reset
• Dinner & Conversation with ������Ƶ President (Applying to American Universities)

Evening

• Personal Development

Monday, June 22, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Washington, D.C. Immersion Day

Morning

• Travel to Washington, D.C.
• Presentations by Members of Congress / U.S. Leaders

Afternoon

• Reflection
• U.S. Capitol Tour
• National Mall Walk + Smithsonian Museums
• Lincoln Memorial

Evening

• Dinner with D.C.-Area YPO Members
• Return to ������Ƶ

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Morning

• Yoga & Meditation
• YPO Leadership Speaker
• Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset Development

Afternoon

• Reflection
• AI for Impact
• Project Work
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Wellbeing Workshop

Evening

• YPO-Style Forum
• Personal Development

Friday, June 26, 2026 — New York City & Graduation

Morning

• Travel to New York City
• NASDAQ Experience

Afternoon

• Private NYC Double-Decker Tour (NASDAQ → NYSE)
• NYSE Welcome & Orientation
• NYSE Closing Bell
• Project Presentations

Evening

• Graduation Dinner & Closing Ceremonies
• Depart with Parents/Guests

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Never Ever Ever Give Up Global Leadership Boot Camp will leave with the ability to think strategically, decide responsibly, lead ethically, and perform effectively in complex, high-pressure environments—equipped with the intellectual discipline, emotional maturity, and practical tools required for long-term leadership success.

By the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

I. Leadership Foundations & Systems

• Apply a shared leadership language to analyze organizational behavior, performance, and culture.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Direction, Alignment, and Accountability as core drivers of organizational excellence.
• Evaluate leadership decisions through an authenticity and values-based lens, balancing personal integrity with organizational responsibility.
• Analyze leadership under pressure, including moral courage, risk-taking, and principled decision-making.
• Explain how effective leadership systems manage power, conflict, and compromise in complex environments.
• Apply curiosity and innovation frameworks to real-world challenges and organizational improvement.

II. Individual Judgment, Thinking, and Identity

• Identify and frame meaningful problems using entrepreneurial thinking and systems awareness.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment by testing assumptions and evaluating alternatives.
• Interpret and apply data and analytics to support informed leadership decisions.
• Analyze how identity, migration, and adaptation shape leadership development and opportunity.
• Leverage diversity as a strategic leadership asset to improve decision quality and organizational performance.
• Navigate ethical dilemmas using structured reasoning, accountability, and long-term perspective.

III. Risk, Power, and Global Complexity

• Assess cybersecurity and digital risks from a leadership and governance perspective.
• Apply risk management frameworks to decisions involving uncertainty and high-stakes tradeoffs.
• Explain how geopolitical and economic forces influence business strategy and leadership choices.
• Distinguish between power, authority, and legitimacy in institutional and organizational contexts.
• Evaluate leadership decisions involving moral ambiguity, legal constraints, and public accountability.
• Demonstrate stewardship-oriented leadership, emphasizing sustainability, institutional trust, and long-term impact.

IV. Markets, Performance, and Trust

• Analyze how organizations create, sustain, and capture value in competitive market environments.
• Demonstrate decision-making competence under time pressure, uncertainty, and resource constraints.
• Assess how trust, reputation, and credibility influence organizational success in capital markets and public settings.

V. Integrated Leadership Competencies

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Integrate historical, institutional, economic, and organizational perspectives to evaluate leadership challenges.
• Apply leadership concepts in real-world settings, including site visits, case discussions, and project work.
• Communicate leadership insights clearly and professionally in written, oral, and group formats.
• Demonstrate increased self-awareness, resilience, and responsibility in personal and team leadership roles.
• Engage productively in high-level dialogue with peers, faculty, and guest speakers.
• Produce high-quality analytical and reflective deliverables aligned with program expectations.

VI. Capstone Outcome

Upon completion of the two-week experience, participants will:

Articulate a coherent personal leadership philosophy grounded in:

• Values
• Evidence
• Judgment
• Ethical responsibility
• Global awareness
• Performance discipline

Demonstrate readiness for advanced academic, civic, and professional leadership environments.