California Association of Student Councils – Summer Leadership Conference (SLC)
Multi‑day residential summer leadership camp focused on student government, advocacy, and project‑based leadership training; all curriculum is peer‑led by high school/college students and includes skills like project planning, public speaking, and facilitative leadership.
CASC Camp is a fun, life-changing experience for all high-school aged students
Camp is held over four days in Santa Barbara
July 27th-30th 2026 Registration Now Closed
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