Lone Star Leadership Academy

Lone Star Leadership Academy is offered as Sunday-Friday overnight programs during the summer, and the DFW program also has a day option. Optional round-trip charter bus transportation from Dallas/Fort Worth to the Austin/San Antonio and Houston/Galveston programs is available.

Programs

• Lone Star Leadership Academy — 3rd-8th graders; DFW for 3rd-6th graders, Austin/San Antonio for 4th-7th graders, Houston/Galveston for 5th-8th graders · Sunday-Friday overnight programs; DFW has a day option; offered throughout the summer

At a glance

• Ages: 8–14 years old
• General schedule: Sunday-Friday overnight programs; DFW has a day option; offered throughout the summer

About the provider

A participant’s parent in Keller, TX said the program had such an influence on their daughter and son that they saw great improvement in how they interacted with peers and in their confidence. The Honorable Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State, said the program gives young people the chance to experience state government and learn the importance of being involved in their communities.

What families say

“This Lone Star Leadership Academy had such an influence on my daughter and now my son. After each experience, I have seen great improvement in their ability to interact with their peers and in their confidence. Seeing them learn so much and get so excited about what they learn is great!” — Participant's Parent, Keller, TX

“I commend Education in Action for the opportunity it is providing young people to experience their state government and learn the importance of being involved in their communities.” — The Honorable Jane Nelson, Texas Secretary of State

Last updated November 2, 2026.