Future Leaders of America

Future Leaders of America offers the Youth Leadership Conference, a 6-day leadership conference that introduces students to the building blocks of leadership. It also offers Future Leaders of America Master Achievers (FLAMAS), University Seminars, and the Family Leadership Conference.

Programs

• Youth Leadership Conference — 6-day leadership conference transforming youth into advocacy leaders. Students will be introduced to the building blocks of leadership.
• Future Leaders of America Master Achievers (FLAMAS) — Bi-weekly meetings in Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria. · A youth-led space that engages young people with leadership, advocacy, and educational opportunities.
• University Seminars — Inspiring youth to enter higher education through exploring different college campuses and learning about admissions requirements, financial aid, student life, and career opportunities.
• Family Leadership Conference — A 3-day weekend experience bridging Latinx families to higher education. Highlights the importance of higher education, being an advocate for youth, and building positive family communication.

At a glance

• Current session: Annual Youth Family Camp (Nov 20–Nov 22, 2026)

About the provider

FLA says it develops youth resiliency and leadership to create long-lasting systemic change by empowering and mobilizing youth leaders to advocate for policies that improve their lives and the lives of their peers and their communities. Its community involvement includes an in-car protest in front of the City Council office, helping secure strong eviction moratoriums for Santa Maria residents, helping pass Safe Zones policies in Santa Barbara and Oxnard, and advocating for the passage of a Mental Health Resolution at Oxnard Union High School District.

What families say

“Being a part of Future Leaders of America is such a special opportunity- over the past three years, it’s given me a safe space to grow and to learn that change IS possible. As I prepare to graduate and move into the world, I am comforted by the fact that I will have FLA’s teachings to guide me.” — Anna Lucia Munoz, Santa Barbara Chapter

“I understand that FLA stands for the community to improve, help, support, and be proud of where we live and where we come from. It is no longer just a club it is a family filled with people who are ready to accept you for who you are, at your worst and at your best without judgment.” — Kimberly Castro, Santa Maria Chapter

Last updated October 30, 2026.