Photo Caption: Central College welcomes students for Leadership Youth Summit, June 3-4.

Pella, IA (03/27/2025) — Central College will host the Leadership Youth Summit June 3-4 for students who will be in grades 7-12 in Fall 2025. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, in the Maytag Student Center on Central's campus.

During the two-day camp, students will embark on a journey of growth, collaboration and skill-building. Various campus leaders and professionals in Pella will help teach students leadership skills they will use throughout their life. With interactive sessions and real-world scenarios, participants will cultivate skills in leadership and communication they will then use in an exciting escape room experience.

"Our Leadership Youth Summit builds relationships and skills that empower students to make a difference in the world," says Melissa Sharkey, assistant dean of students at Central. "I was impressed by the cohort of amazing students at the camp last year. It helps assure hope for the future and student potential."

Leadership Youth Summit registration fee is $55 and includes lunch and snack both days. The deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1. For more information and to register, go to central.edu/camps/register/leadership-youth-summit/.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private college known for its active student body, academic rigor and athletics success. Our students learn collaboratively with supportive educators who share a commitment to intellectual engagement, personal growth, career readiness and civic involvement. Founded in 1853 and shaped by its Christian heritage, the college of 1,100 students participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the American Rivers Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.