Unleash the Power Within Youth Leadership is a four-day program held in conjunction with Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) event. Youth ages 14-17 participate in UPW as a collective group with event-experienced Captains. Together they create breakthroughs, move beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplish goals and realize true desires.
The Foundation presented its first UPW Youth Leadership Program in Orlando, Florida in 2004. Hundreds of students, ages 14 through 17, have now walked on fire with a group of peers in this life changing program, learning the skills to lead in their own lives.
Acceptance into the program is based on fulfilling all the requirements in the application.
UPW Youth Leadership 2020 Applications are now open for UPW San Jose, UPW Birmingham and UPW Chicago. See below for the full list of dates and cities coming in 2020!
UPW San Jose | March 12-15, 2020 (apply now)
UPW Birmingham | May 21-24, 2020 (apply now)
UPW Chicago | July 16-19, 2020 (apply now)
UPW Sydney | September 17-20, 2020 (coming soon)
UPW New York Area | November 12-15, 2020 (coming soon)
The Basics:
What is the UPW Youth Leadership?
Unleash the Power Within (UPW) Youth Leadership is a four-day program held in conjunction with Tony Robbins UPW event. Youth ages 14-17 participate in UPW as a collective group with event-experienced Captains. UPW Youth Leadership takes place year-round in cities around the world.
The Specifics:
What age youth do you accept for UPW Youth Leadership?
We accept teens from 14-17 years-old that are in good academic standing, have completed 20 hours of community service and demonstrate leadership skills and/or a desire to grow those skills. See the next section for more specific application requirements.
What is the difference between UPW Youth Leadership and UPW?
Teens accepted into the UPW Youth Leadership program will join peers their own age and work together to process their learnings as a group with adult Captains. These Captains are on-hand with the group to guide teens through the event. The group stays in the room for entirety of the greater UPW Event.
14–17 years old
Good academic standing, school transcripts required
A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor, community leader or coach
Photo ID/Passport
Completed 20 hours of community service in the past year
Phone interview
A $250 material fee is to be paid upon acceptance into the program. The fee covers the cost of all program materials.
Each attendee is responsible for accommodations and transportation to and from the program each day. A guardian must be available onsite to pick up at the end of each night. This program has long hours.
At least 22 years old
A letter of recommendation
Photo ID/Passport
Background check
Previously attended a Unleash The Power Within
Available to serve youth all 4 days of the event
All forms requested upon acceptance must be completed prior to the event
There is no fee to be a Captain for the program. Your admission to the event with our group is provided.
Each Captain is responsible for accommodations, meals, and transportation to and from UPW Youth Leadership.
“It was the greatest experience to walk across fire…I realized when I was done, that now I could accomplish anything.”
“This has changed my life for the best! I wake up every morning feeling so great about myself…nothing can stop me.”
“Thank you for accepting me into this program. It changed my life forever…I walked away from the program as a whole new person.”
“My son is the happiest kid in the block! He is so proud, so excited, so amazed about UPW last weekend! I’m amazed too, just seeing him…”
