Empower • Lead • Excel
Model Legislative Experience
HOBY Ambassadors participate in hands on leadership experiences including a full day model legislature at the historic Pennsylvania state capitol. Students are able to negotiate bills through committee and then participate in a full session simulation on the state house floor.
Leadership Through Service
Our goal at Central PA HOBY is to encourage our ambassadors to become conscientious citizens during the seminar and beyond. Service projects push them beyond simply thinking about issues, and encourage them to take the role of an active citizen where they are involved in the causes that concern them most.

Central PA Leadership Seminar

HOBY’s flagship program, the annual Leadership Seminar is designed for high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents in becoming effective, ethical leaders in their homes, schools, and communities. The four day seminar takes place each spring at Shippensburg University where 250 students from throughout Central PA gather to experience hands on service projects, a full day model legislature, and interactive presentations from community and business leaders.

About HOBY

Central PA HOBY is a non-profit organization focused on motivating and empowering young people to make a positive difference within our society through understanding and action. Central PA HOBY is the local affiliate of Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. For more than 50 years HOBY has been known as the nation’s premier youth leadership development organization. Founded by actor Hugh O’Brian, HOBY works to help students become positive catalysts for change — in the home, school, and community.

Alumni Information

Over 375,000 proud alumni make HOBY stronger than ever! The mission of the Central PA HOBY Alumni group is to promote continued educational and leadership opportunities through personal/professional development and hands-on, leadership skill-building activities. Participation can also help you reach your 100 leadership for service hours each year. Be an active member of this elite group so you can continue living the HOBY experience beyond your seminar year.

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