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Legacy in Action: A Global Youth Leadership Program

Empowering Young Leaders through the Arts, Activism, and Action

General Overview

"Legacy in Action" is an immersive, one-week program designed for young leaders (ages 18-20) who are passionate about social justice, global citizenship, and creating positive change.

Inspired by the transformative energy of Up with People and the strategic framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this program blends performing arts, leadership development, and hands-on community action to empower participants to become catalysts for change.

Through interactive workshops, cultural exchanges, and a culminating performance, participants will explore pressing global challenges and develop creative, action-oriented solutions to drive progress in their communities.

Included: Lunch and snacks Mon-Sat, Monday Reception, Tuesday Dinner, and Saturday Supper. (Breakfast is included at all three accommodation partners as well.)


For youth ages 7-17, please visit the Legacy Xperience section.


Scholarship Opportunities 

Overview information and link to the application form are found here.

Deadline 16 April.


Registration Rate 

Until midnight in your time zone June 22nd: €795

Scroll down through the options and choose the registration type "Legacy in Action (18-20 yo)"

REGISTER today! Space is limited!


 

Sample Schedule

"Legacy in Action" will be an explosive, one-week program occurring during the Annual Alumni Week, designed for young adults (ages 18-20) and inspired by the transformative energy of Up with People. During this week, participants will blend performing arts, leadership development, volunteerism and a whole lot of wacky, whimsical, kooky, and crazy fun. All of this while we explore the beautiful culture and rich history of Ireland. In one unforgettable week, through their actions, participants will become part of the Up with People legacy.

Note: Schedule subject to change based on weather, magical Leprechauns, or spontaneous bursts of enthusiasm.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Morning: Off-Campus Opening Session & Bronze Age Folklore & Family Fun

Morning: Introduction to Performing Arts

Low level team building


 

Morning: Off-Campus Irish Heritage & History Exploration 

 

Morning:

Peer to Peer panel discussion 

 

Performing Arts

 

Morning:

Take it Home Learning Lab

 

Performing Arts

 

Morning:

Adventure Activities 

LUNCH

Afternoon: Team building Activities & Community Agreements

Afternoon: Volunteerism Preparation,

Global Learning Lab 

 

Afternoon: Performing Arts

 

Irish

Learning Lab

 

Afternoon: Off-Campus Volunteerism 

 

Afternoon:

Rehearsal Onstage

 

Afternoon:

Adventure Activities

 

Celebration Reflection & Farewell

Dialogue and Departure 

    DINNER

 
       

SHOWTIME

 


 

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