We are accepting Class Proposals for Fall 2027
YOUTH LEADERS FOR AMERICA
Welcome to Youth Leaders for America (YLA) Cache Valley!
Who We Are
YLA Communities are groups of American Patriot homeschooling families who are committed to living and teaching traditional Judeo/Christian values. Our members are families who want to join together with like-minded people to benefit themselves and their youth through postitive relationships and building community.
YLA is dedicated to raising up youth who are:
- Prepared to stand for Faith, Family, and Freedom
- Who diligently seek and follow Truth
- Who will lead in their homes and communities
- Who will postivily impact the world for good
We meet for weekly classes and host year-round activities and events for youth and families who are part of the YLA Community.
VISION & MISSION
Vision
Youth Leaders for America (YLA) are communities of homeschooling families dedicated to giving homeschool youth and families a place to belong, learn, and thrive together. We join for shared educational experiences based on the Leadership Education Model and principles outlined in A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver Demille. We work together to support, not replace, the family as the center of learning and we honor each individual as the steward of their own education.
As a non-denominational Judeo/Christian group, we welcome all who uphold principles of Faith, Family, and Freedom. We do not require our members to belong to a religion, or any specific religion, but we do require our members to agree to uphold traditional Judeo/Christian values and standards while participating in YLA Scholar Days, events, and activities.
Mission
To raise up youth who:
- Love learning
- Work hard
- Embody a moral foundation of truth, virtue, compassion, liberty, and courage
- Who will be prepared to lead, uphold faith and freedom, and positively impact the world for good
We are also passionate about providing community and friendship to like-minded homeschool families. We do this by providing youth classes, social activities, and service opportunities within our community.
Platform
The leadership education principles, outlined in the book A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver Demille, form the foundation Youth Leaders for America stands upon. Thomas Jefferson Education (TJED) is an educational philosophy that builds leaders. TJED is not technically a method, in and of itself, but more a philosophy. One can use almost any educational method and still apply the principles of TJED, which are grounded in the Phases of Learning and the 7 Keys of Great Teaching. Standards of excellence, quality, responsibility, and hard work will be taught and upheld within the YLA community.