“The Great Task” Youth Leadership Program
For Student and Youth Groups Looking for Something More!
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion..."
-President Abraham Lincoln, November 19, 1863
History can do more than instruct; it can also inspire. The “Great Task” Youth Leadership Program is for student or youth groups in grade levels 7 to 12, looking for intensive leadership and character-building experiences that go beyond traditional curriculum-based field trips.
While in Gettysburg, participants of the “Great Task” program will learn about the actions, decisions, leadership and other traits (including integrity, endurance, teamwork and others) demonstrated by ordinary individuals confronted with the extraordinary challenges presented by the Battle of Gettysburg. Participating students will then work to apply lessons of leadership and good character to identified community service projects in their own home communities.
The "Great Task" Youth Leadership Program is for YOU if:
*Your student of youth organization is for those in grades 7 through 12;
*You have between 15 and 40 motivated youth, ready to make a difference;
*Your youth organization is ready for an intensive field trip experience;
*Your youth organization has leadership, character, and service goals;
*Your organization mentors and works with at-risk/under-served youth
*Your organization leaders and chaperones are ready, willing, and able to build the character and confidence of an entire generation!
Past participants have included student councils, Boys and Girls' Clubs, scout troops, after-school program organizations, and youth military and service organizations. The Great Task Youth Leadership Program is tailored to the goals and mission of your organization.
Please note that the Great Task Youth Leadership Program are intensive, 2-to-3 day experiences offered July to October only!
For more information and for instructions on how to apply, please visit our partner the American Battlefield Trust at https://www.battlefields.org/great-task or email us with questions or to set up a planning call.
