Developing compassionate, collaborative, & effective student leaders.

Year-round leadership development activities for Ohio’s middle school and high school students (grades 6-12).

Serve

Learn to live a life of service to others and to a greater good.

Connect

Meet diverse, thoughtful, and lifelong friends from across Ohio.

Inspire

Become empowered to make a difference on small and large scales.

Our world needs more quality leaders.

Character matters immensely. If leadership was just about knowing skills, then you could be taught that in school or on a sports team. But if you ask anyone what makes a great leader, they won’t describe their skills. They’ll describe their character.

Our year-round events are designed to give every student in Ohio the opportunity to develop the qualities of successful leaders by the time they graduate.

Tap into your power to become a great leader.

Engaging activities that will equip you to:

Find the courage within you to lead and create positive change.

Embody leadership that aims to serve rather than be served.

Feel and show empathy for others who are different than you.

Learn how to set and achieve positive goals toward your dreams.

Overcome setbacks through resilience and perseverance.

Communicate effectively in front of a public audience.

Experience the impact of OASL

Register for events during the year.

Become a member for special perks.

Lead effectively now and throughout life.

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Featured
2024 Summer Leadership Workshop
Jun 23
2024 Summer Leadership Workshop

OASL has been offering summer leadership workshops since 1953. Our 5-day workshops will include a balance of hands-on activities and discussions along with personal growth and reflection opportunities.  Students continue to rave about hallmark workshop activities including small council groups, team-building activities, large group sessions, our Ohio IMPACT session with local leaders, service learning and informal opportunities for students to connect 1-on-1 with each other.  We will continue to build on conversations and action planning regarding equity in our schools

Registration closes Friday, May 24th, 2024!

Cost: $395 Member, $425 Non-Member

Helping Ohio students become great friends and great leaders.

  • “OASL creates hardworking, compassionate leaders who can in turn create positive environments in their schools and communities.”

    Paly Koehler, Berea City Schools Graduate

  • “Being active in OASL expanded my worldview beyond my hometown. It gave me direct exposure to see how people grew up in different parts of the state and learn from their lived experiences. This helped me develop empathy, deep listening skills and become a better teammate.”

    Leslie Gress, Parma City Schools

  • “I am thankful for the accepting atmosphere they have created for all students, and I feel honored to have been a part of such a life-changing organization.”

    Hannah Cross, Port Clinton Local Schools Graduate,
    Student Kent State University

  • “OASL is a community of young leaders who truly are aiding in changing the world whether it be in one life or many. It helps shape character, meet new lifelong friends, and understand and set goals for anything you are trying to achieve.”

    Robert Bucheit, Northwest Local School District Graduate
    Business Owner

Developing the next generation of leaders since 1953.

Our partners and affiliations

Visit the “About us” to learn more about OASL, and more partnerships!

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“OASL taught me that I am valuable and worthy, and that no matter what my dreams are, they are achievable.”

Emily McWilliams, Nelsonville-York Local Schools,
Current Student at Miami University

Become a member!

When your school becomes a member, you get:

  • Discounted rates off all our events

  • Participation in our Awards Programs

  • A member login and access to valuable resources

  • Access to our team of educators and subject matter experts

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