GYLA 2024 Programs
Join us in Croatia – July 8-15, 2024
GYLA is a seven-day leadership program for high school students
(15 through 18 years of age). Students will participate in a variety of educational programs focusing on global and cultural awareness, leadership development, communication and inter-personal growth.
Our programs include all materials, books, lodging, meals, and transportation during the program (does not include arrival and departure from the Academy). They include all speakers, excursions, outings and events during the Academies as well as our staff chaperones.
“GYLA was a life changing event for our son. He was exposed to people and cultures from around the world and learned that integrity, friendship, and values-based leadership transcend every language and geography.”
Andy, Parent of GYLA 2015 Attendee
Application Process
ELIGIBILITY
High School Students – freshmen in 2024 through seniors graduating in 2024
REQUIREMENTS
Interested students must complete the online application, including a recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach or school counselor.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Students can apply for the 2024 Global Youth Leadership Academy by clicking the APPLY NOW button below. Your application will be processed and reviewed. You will be notified via email to set up a phone interview with a GYLA staff member. You are welcome to have a parent join you on that interview call.
You will be contacted within 5 days after the interview if you have been accepted to the program. Students who have been accepted will receive a welcome packet of additional information and forms to complete along with a deposit form. Your spot is not reserved until we receive your $1,000 deposit and completed FORMS PACKET.
Y2 PROGRAM
If you are registering for our second year program, select Y2 on the application page. You will experience all that GYLA has to offer in regular programming, plus added perks and bonus training.
2024 PROGRAM FEES
$8950.00
The program fee includes:
- Hotel or other unique accommodations in each city we visit
- All meals during the program
- Unique cultural experiences
- Staff supervision throughout the program 24/7
- Program materials, Books, Activities and Excursions
- Transportation from the arrival airport, during the week-long tour and to the departure airport
- Commemorative sweat-shirt and other gifts during the program
BRING A FRIEND
If you have a classmate or friend you would like to have join you on our trip, have them fill out an application as well. You will receive $100 off your Program fee for every accepted applicant you recommend to GYLA. All participants must go through our application process.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
You are responsible for your travel to and from GYLA.
WAITING LIST
Once the 2024 program reaches capacity of 50 students, GYLA will keep a waiting list for students who would still like to participate should a spot become available. We will contact all students on the waiting list by June 15 if there is available space.
Deposit & Payment
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
A deposit of $1,000 must be paid within 1 week of being accepted into GYLA.
Please return completed forms with your deposit to hold your place in the program.
Final payments must be made by May 1, 2024.
Make Checks payable to:
Global Youth Leadership Academy
PO Box 2705
Littleton, CO 80161-2705
