Equip your kids to be effective leaders by the time they graduate.

Engaging, hands-on activities that prepare your kids (grades 6-12) to be successful leaders now and throughout their lives.

Build their confidence & self-efficacy

Develop their empathy & compassion

Prepare them for college & future career

Are your kids becoming the type of leaders we need in this world?

Unfortunately, how to be a compassionate, collaborative, and effective leader isn’t being taught in schools today. That means the burden falls on you (which is overwhelming) or on extracurriculars (which are incomplete in their approach). That’s why we’ve designed fun and educational experiences that will prepare your kids to lead and serve others well by the time they graduate.

We want them to have an incredible impact in this world!

We’ll help shape your kids into incredible leaders.

Our programs will teach your kids:

  • Courage and self-confidence

  • Community-focused leadership and good citizenship

  • Empathy, inclusivity and compassion

  • Responsible decision-making

  • Effective communication and public speaking

  • Resilience and perseverance

  • Collaboration and teamwork

Unlock the leader in your kids today!

Register your kids for our year-round events & activities.

Encourage them to attend and share with you what they’ve learned.

Watch as they form long-lasting friendships and grow into awesome leaders!

Since 1953, we’ve prepared kids across Ohio to do great things!

  • “I turned from a B/C student to an A student, going on to graduate high school as Valedictorian and college Magna Cum Laude. OASL made me assertive, yet introspective. It taught me to be self-motivating and how to overcome challenges.”

    N. Modi, North Royalton City Schools Graduate,
    Consultant Brand Manager, Proctor & Gamble and Business Owner

  • “OASL single-handedly propelled my leadership skills and growth during the most transformative years of my education. I wouldn’t be the person and business professional I am today if it weren’t for the time, people and programming I was exposed to at OASL.”

    Paul King, Wellington Village School District Graduate,
    Producer

  • “I can confidently say that without OASL, my high school, college, and professional experience would have been nowhere near as enriching and successful as they have been, and I hope more Ohio students get the opportunities that I was so fortunate to have.”

    Eric M., Solon City Schools Graduate,
    Graduate of Harvard University, Engineer for Google

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Featured
2025 Summer Leadership Workshop
Jun 22
2025 Summer Leadership Workshop

OASL has been offering summer leadership workshops since 1953. Our 5-day workshops will include a balance of hands-on activities and discussions along with personal growth and reflection opportunities.  Students continue to rave about hallmark workshop activities including small council groups, team-building activities, large group sessions, our Ohio IMPACT session with local leaders, service learning and informal opportunities for students to connect 1-on-1 with each other.  We will continue to build on conversations and action planning regarding equity in our schools

Registration closes June 6, 2025!

Early Bird fee (deposit received by May 15th) is $430.00 for students from our member schools and $480.00 if your school is not a member of OASL.

After May 15, the fee is $450.00 for students who attend an OASL member school and $500.00 if not from an OASL member school.

Registration includes room, food and programming!

Help shape your kids into great leaders!