Summer Discovery offers students the opportunity to explore their interests, engage in their communities, and discover their potential through robust enrichment and academic programming. This summer learning program is free for families and provides fun learning experiences to support the whole child in their educational journey and life beyond the classroom.
L!FE Leaders youth from Detroit and surrounding areas, entering 9th and 10th grade, are provided with the opportunities they seek and the resources they need to thrive in their lives, careers, and within their community, helping them to navigate educational and workforce …
Program Dates:
June 29 - August 6, 2026
(Monday - Thursday)
8AM - 4PM
Empowering Youth to empower their futures right here in Detroit.
Empowering Detroit’s next generation through leadership, workforce development, and community engagement.
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About L!FE Leaders
Building Detroit’s Future
—One Leader at a Time.
At L!FE Leaders, we prepare Detroit youth (ages 14–24) to lead in their careers, communities, and lives. Through hands-on programs, mentoring, and opportunities to learn directly from professionals, we equip students with the confidence and skills to succeed—today and tomorrow.
For over seven years, we’ve united students, educators, and civic and business leaders under one mission: to build Detroit together.
2,500+ youth trained through L!FE programs
$630,000+ in scholarships applied for Dozens of local and global partnerships created
Why It Matters
The Future of Detroit Starts with Our Youth.
We believe Detroit’s greatest strength is its people. That’s why we invest in programs that build confidence, connection, and career pathways for youth across the city. Every skill learned, every story shared, and every opportunity created brings us closer to a Detroit where every young person can thrive.
Explore Our Signature Programs
From Classrooms to Boardrooms,
Our Programs Bridge Experience and Opportunity.
Excellence Corps
Leadership, workforce readiness, and confidence-building for emerging professionals.
C3 (College, Career & Community Immersion)
A hands-on summer experience connecting youth with college and career opportunities.
Detroit Youth Summit
Leadership, workforce readiness, and confidence-building for emerging professionals.
Youth Through the Years
A Legacy of L!FE
Snapshots of growth, grit, and greatness—celebrating the youth who have helped shape Detroit’s story.
