Take Action Academy believes that leadership development is the key to achieving a generation of committed and socially active young people. Leaders Today offers unique leadership programs both at home and abroad including International Volunteer trips to Kenya, India, China, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Arizona- Mexico; Motivational Speaking Tours; Leadership Workshops; North American Leadership Academy and Facilitator Training; Innovative youth-friendly books and resources; and Global Issues Seminars. The Academy is a one week intensive program where children from around the world come to work with our unparalled facilitators to unlock their leadership skills. Participants from countries such as Canada, United States, Austria, Japan, China, Israel, Jordan, South Africa, Bosnia, and Mexico have four flexible levels of training to choose from. Unique aspects of the program include facilitator training and college prep. Other training features effective public speaking, conflict mediation, working with the media, fundraising, and much more.