YLA Camp Horseshoe – Parsons, WV – Teens from West Virginia and Ohio strengthened their skills of civic leadership during the June 16-22, 2024, Summit at Camp Horseshoe. William Fulmer and Alexa Shaw of Hancock County attended  this year’s Summit. 

“We want to make our schools and communities better for everyone,”  explained Tommy Sibold, student elected 2025 West Virginia YLA Youth  Governor. “We want teens from every community involved.  Together we will  make our communities and states better for everyone,” Governor Sibold said. Ohio-West Virginia Youth Leadership Association (YLA) is a not-for-profit focused on youth civic leadership development.  YLA’s signature programs are local YLA Chapters, Youth in Government at the West Virginia Capitol and at the Ohio Statehouse, Camp Horseshoe in West Virginia, and YLA’s new Cave Lake  Center for Community Leadership in Ohio.  YLA programs are open to every school, home school, community, and youth organization.  For information or to get involved, call 304-478-2481 or visit ylaleads.org.