The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Partners with Pepperdine University for the 2025 Great American Leadership Program 

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute Partners with Pepperdine University for the 2025 Great American Leadership Program 

Empowering the next generation with American values, leadership principles, and the legacy of President Ronald Reagan 

SIMI VALLEY, CA - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI), in collaboration with Pepperdine University, proudly presents the 2025 Great American Leadership Program, an immersive summer experience designed to develop the next generation of American leaders. Held this July on Pepperdine’s stunning Malibu campus and at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, this program offers a transformative experience where students develop leadership skills, embrace American values, and learn from top educators, policymakers, and experts.

The Great American Leadership Program connects aspiring leaders through interactive activities, hands-on simulations, and expert-led seminars—designed to build confidence, foster teamwork, and instill a lifelong commitment to service, patriotism, and personal responsibility.

Program Details:

• Middle School Leadership Camp (Day Program): July 9—11, 2025 (Rising 6th–8th graders)

• High School Leadership Program (Overnight Program):

• Session 1: July 12—15, 2025 (Rising 9th—12th graders)

• Session 2: July 15–18, 2025 (Rising 9th—12th graders)

Enrollment includes meals, course materials, exclusive access to Reagan Library exhibits, and immersive leadership simulations. High school participants will reside in Pepperdine University’s premium accommodations, providing a collegiate experience in a stunning coastal setting. Attendees will explore the Reagan Library and Air Force One Pavilion, gaining firsthand insight into President Reagan’s enduring impact on freedom, democracy, and national pride. Participants will engage in hands-on leadership simulations, stepping into roles in the Oval Office, Military Command Decision Center, and White House Press Room to tackle real-world crisis scenarios.

“Our goal is to nurture principled, courageous leaders who are equipped to make a difference in their schools, communities, and beyond,” said Dr. Richard Schroeder, Chief Education Programming Officer at RRPFI. “This program not only develops leadership skills but also inspires participants to uphold the values that make America a shining city on a hill.”

Secure your spot today at reaganfoundation.org/summer. Scholarships available.

About the Reagan Foundation and Institute 

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute (RRPFI) is the sole nonprofit organization created by President Reagan charged with advancing his legacy and principles – individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride. 

A globally recognized nonpartisan organization based in Simi Valley, CA, with a leading policy institute in Washington, DC, RRPFI delivers impactful public affairs programming, policy convenings and projects of national and international significance, and distinctive educational initiatives.  In addition, RRPFI sustains the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, the largest and most visited presidential library, which routinely hosts major special exhibitions. 

An hour from Los Angeles International Airport, RRPFI’s Simi Valley campus sits on 400 acres, serves as the final resting place of America’s 40th President and former First Lady Nancy Reagan, displays a chunk of the Berlin Wall, and houses the plane President Reagan flew as Air Force One to 26 countries.  Onsite are the Reagan Center for Public Affairs, the Presidential Learning Center, the Air Force One Pavilion, and the Reagan Leadership Academy.  More information is available at www.reaganfoundation.org.