Description: Use classical and historical literature to compare/discuss leadership principles within American/world history & governance. Compose papers, a scholar project, memorize a recitation of choice and speech to practice effective use of language for future roles of leadership.

Open to ages 12-18/Grades 7-12

*additional fee for optional Opening Event for students in 
August- TBD
Potluck meal to follow at Grantsville Library, 6-7:30 p.m.

INCLUDED with the course: BOOKS for checkout &  
End of Year event/Field Trip TBD.

*will update in August for Fall Semester 2026!
 
Example: Fall 2025 Theme: Resilience 
(Island of the Blue Dolphins, Johnny Tremain, Little Women,  A Single Shard)
Accompanied by U.S. History Lessons from:
The Making of America & Democracy in America, Patrick Henry's Speech 'Liberty or Death'
And Leadership Classic texts:
The Seven Habits of  Highly Effective Teems, A Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens, The Fred Factor,  Splash!: A Leader's Guide to Effective Public Speaking

Scholars will also engage in occasional leadership simulations and frequent group games to explore and grasp various leadership principles while we study and discuss their use through history and current events.

It is highly recommended that scholars come dressed in
~business-casual attire~
to encourage the proper atmosphere of respect for advanced learning and leadership decorum.

2 Course Options for 2026-2027:

 Times: Thursdays (September 2026- May 2027)
1st Option
Practice (Beginning) Scholar 11:00-1:00 p.m.
2nd Option
Apprentice (Advanced) Scholar 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: The Field Trip Lady-
17 N. Bowery Street , Grantsville, UT 84029

(Please note: This option is mainly intended to allow full year students to make payment in two installments. With this option, if students withdraw with over 1/2 of the semester completed, the remaining semester payment will be forfeited.)-or-Payments may be made monthly at $86/month.You may also enroll for a single semester:(1st Semester: September-December 3rd :12 sessions @ $20 ea. = $240 2nd Semester: January-May 6th: 18 sessions @ $20 ea. = $360 )