Seventh Annual Summer LEADS Program
Join us for the seventh annual Leadership Experiences in Agricultural Development & Sciences (LEADS) Program. This is a USDA grant funded program that provides leadership and experiential learning activities for high school students (junior & seniors) and community college students. Participants are engaged in an interactive 5-day camp, where they will participate in exciting hands-on educational activities, exploration of career and job opportunities in the food and agriculture industry, tours of agribusinesses, field and lab activities, campus tours, and much more!
- Flyer (English): 2023 Summer LEADS Camp flyer
- Flyer (Spanish): Spanish Flyer 2023 Summer LEADS flyer
Explore the exciting opportunities offered by the LEADS program! Registration is open until Friday, May 14, 2023, and best of all, it's completely FREE! Participants have the chance to apply for scholarships and win daily prizes while delving into the fascinating realm of agricultural science. Engage in enriching field trips that broaden your understanding of this vital field. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to discover and grow within the world of agricultural science!
When:
Community College Students: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
High School Students/College Freshmen: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where:
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock Campus and surrounding agribusinesses
Camp Form:
All camp participants must download and complete the release form and email to agleads@csustan.edu
Interest Survey:
Camp Surveys:
- Pre-camp survey: Pre-camp survey link
- Wrap-up Survey: Post-camp survey link
Alexandria Tyler, Modesto Junior College (2017): "Summer LEADs Camp was a great experience! They covered a wide range of interests in the Ag department. From people that are interested in the animal sector all the way to people that want to fly drones for agricultural purposes. I feel that this is a great opportunity for people that want to work in agriculture but are not quite sure what sector they want to work in yet."
Dakota Browning, Merced College (2017): "It was much fun meeting new people and being able to see what Stan State Agriculture has to offer. I recommend exploring the Agriculture Industry through the LEADS program within Central Valley, as well as memories that will last a lifetime."
Garrett Wade, Pitman High School (2016):"This program was truly an amazing experience that opened my eyes to more career opportunities. It was a great networking opportunity and I would definitely recommend this camp to other students."
Ryan Brewer, Pitman High School (2016): “Overall, it was a very informative experience. I learned a bunch about the industry and opportunities that are available through Ag. I would definitely recommend it to others.”
Sarah Baskins, Merced College (2016): “At first, when I heard about the LEADS program, I was hesitant to want to take that much time off to attend a small summer conference. But looking back now, I am very glad I did. If you have the opportunity and time, I highly suggest taking the week to participate in this fun learning conference. You'll gain so much from it”
Contact Information
Please contact us with any questions.
(209) 667-3961
agleads@csustan.edu
Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh
Project Director
(209) 667-3961
ooodeh@csustan.edu
Updated: July 11, 2024