Since its inception in 1982, the CLYLP has offered a once in a lifetime opportunity for California’s youth in Sacramento.  Every summer the CLYLP brings 120 high school students from throughout the state to participate in the best, week-long, intensive leadership camp in the country.   More than 3,000 students have gone through this training program and more than 90 percent of these participants have attended college.  Conference participants are housed on a university campus and attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government.

Students have a unique opportunity to visit the state Capitol to learn firsthand about the legislative process through mock hearings and even have personal interaction with state legislators and legislative staff.  Students are also presented with valuable information about college and professional careers.  A college fair is also held with top colleges from around the country.

Participants will leave with valuable information and tools that they can begin using when they return to school in the Fall.  Most importantly, students will leave with new friendships from throughout the state of California.  Housing, meals, program materials and transportation to and from the conference are provided at NO COST to the participants or their families.  To be eligible to apply, students must be enrolled in a California high school at the start of the current academic school year and currently be in the 10th or 11th grade. Sound interesting?  Use the links on this page to learn more about what youth can experience at the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project.

Program: View our program from last years conference for an idea of what to expect.

Student Application:

The deadline to apply to the 2010 Sacramento Leadership Conference has passed. Students selected to participate will be notified in June.  Sophomore and junior high school students in the 2010-2011 academic school year may apply in the Spring of 2011. 

Staff Applications:

Applications and all required materials must be postmarked or submitted by May 7, 2010.

If you need more information, please contact the CLYLP by:
(1) Via voice mail at 1-800-MY-CLYLP
(2) Via e-mail at conference@clylp.org
(3) Forwarding letters of inquiry to the following address:
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Chicano/Latino Youth Leadership Project, Inc.
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  P.O. Box 161566
 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  Sacramento, CA  95816

Committee Members:

• Jerry Correa, Conference Coordinator
• Fernando Ramirez, Program Committee Chair
• Nicolina Hernandez, Statewide Applications Coordinator
• Catalina Hayes-Bautista, Banquet Committee Co-Chair