2026 Winter Conference
📅 February 26–March 1, 2026
Join us for the AIYLC Winter 2026 Session in the heart of Virginia’s Historic Triangle. Students will explore Leadership, Patriotism, and Free Enterprise through workshops, tours, and challenges. Hosted in Jamestown, VA, this 4-day conference blends history with hands-on leadership growth. This will be an unforgettable experience designed to inspire the next generation of leaders.
Mr. Hiram Bell
Director
Mr. Ken McCreedy
Assistant Director
What you need to know
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When
The 2026 Winter Youth Leadership Conference begins on Thursday, February 26, 2026 with onsite student check-in commencing at 1:00 p.m. and finishes Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Parents may visit to observe the lessons at any point of the conference, but are especially encouraged to join us for the closing ceremony on Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m.
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Where
The conference will be held at the scenic Jamestown 4-H Education Center, which provides sleeping accommodations and dining facilities where daily meals are included as part of the program. The conference features field trips to museums and battlefields throughout the Jamestown-Yorktown area.
Jamestown 4-H Education Center
3751 4-H Club Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Who
The conference is open to all 10th and 11th-grade high school students from public, private, and home schools.
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Cost
$100 per student.
The conference costs AIYLC approximately $450 per student. AIYLC covers the additional balance through fundraising efforts and generous support from donors.
These fees allow us to provide four days of lodging, meals, snacks, supplies, transportation from MD and Northern VA, as well as entrance fees to historical sites, and more.
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Application
All students must complete and submit the online application, including parental digital signatures, by January 26, 2026.
AIYLC will notify the student and parent of acceptance through email. An invoice for $100 will be included.