Send your child or grandchild to a student program at Valley Forge!

Through immersive, inspirational programs, Founding Forward uses the founding principles and the leadership demonstrated throughout history to inspire the next generation of young citizens. Founding Forward’s programs for middle and high school students are unmatched in their ability to bring these important lessons to life.

All programs listed below are held on our private 75-acre campus in Valley Forge. 

Please consider sending your son, daughter, grandchild to one or more of our upcoming student programs:

Program for middle school students:

• Summer Day Camp – Founding Forward is launching a new day program for middle school students. This camp will be held July 28-August 1, 2025, from 8:30am to 4:30pm each day. Rising 7^th and 8^th graders will learn about the founding principles of America, the leadership examples of our founders, and more. Activities will include sports competitions, an outing to Arnold’s Family Fun Center, a trip to Valley Forge National Historic Park, and much, much more! Tuition (includes 5 days of lunch and all programs/activities): $550

Programs for high school students:

• Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program- This cornerstone program has been hosted for decades and has welcomed tens of thousands of students from across the country to the Valley Forge campus. Our inspiring 4-day overnight program, offered throughout the year, provides unique experiences like mock congressional debates, a free enterprise challenge, visits to historical sites, and interactive educational activities. Students stay on campus, starting late Thursday afternoon through Sunday early afternoon. Multiple program dates are available to choose from in the form below. Tuition (includes 3 nights of overnight accommodations, 4 days of meals, and all programs/activities): $750
• Service Learning in Public Policy (SLiPP) – This is an advanced leadership development workshop for exceptional high school students eager to become catalysts for change. SLiPP benefits extend beyond the program as students gain new perspectives, refine their critical thinking skills, and amplify their actions and intentions as a citizen. Students become more engaged and purposeful in pursuing their interests in areas of study such as law, government, politics, media and communications, science, and healthcare. Tuition (includes 5 nights of overnight accommodations, 6 days of meals, and all programs/activities): $1,200