ABOUT LYS:

Founded in 1971

In 1971, an ambitious trio of young collegians recognized the need for a summer program that would give promising young leaders an opportunity to learn leadership skills. Now in its fifth decade, LYS has impacted the lives of countless educators, elected officials, and professionals who credit their experience at LYS as a testimony to their success.   

“NO MAN IS AN ISLAND, NO MAN STANDS ALONE.”

Each man’s joy is joy to me. Each man’s grief is my own. We need one another, so I will defend. Each man as my brother. Each man as my friend…” The LYS Theme song exemplifies the ideals of LYS and has a special place in the heart and minds of all who have touched the program. Lyrics here >>