National Student Leadership Conference at IMG Academy

Hosted on IMG Academy’s world-class campus in Bradenton, Florida, this residential experience is designed for students in grades 6-8 who are ready to challenge themselves.  Each student selects both a sport and an academic focus, creating a summer that reflects their interests on and off the field.

Mornings are dedicated to sport-specific training inside IMG Academy’s professional facilities, where experienced coaches guide students through instruction in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, or Track & Field. In the afternoons and evenings, the focus shifts to hands-on academic workshops, leadership sessions, and community activities led by the National Student Leadership Conference, which has been developing young leaders since 1989.

Students choose from three academic pathways. In Business, they explore entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, and product development while creating and presenting their own business concepts. In Engineering, they build model rockets, experiment with algorithms, and work through real design challenges. In Medicine, they practice suturing techniques, study anatomy, and gain insight into the world of patient care.

Leadership development is woven throughout the experience, strengthening communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills that extend well beyond the summer.

Tuition includes supervised campus housing, all meals, athletic training fees, academic materials, and activities. Sessions begin June 7 and June 14, 2026, with flexible payment plans available.