Catalina Foothills High School

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is an organization dedicated to "training and nurturing the young leaders of tomorrow." HOBY’s state seminar program allows high school sophomores to explore their potential and develop into effective leaders in their home, school, workplace, and community. Seminars take place annually for 3-4 days between April and June.

Click here for more information about HOBY.

Boys/Girls State is a summer leadership opportunity sponsored by the American Legion. The candidates are high school juniors with an interest in government/politics who demonstrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service in their schools and community. During the one-week program, participants learn about the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens through activities such as mock trials and legislative sessions. 

Click here for more information about Arizona Boys State.

Click here for more information about Arizona Girls State.

The KEYS Research Internship will provide interns with a virtual research experience for 7 weeks during the summer. UArizona faculty will be paired with motivated Arizona high school students, who have a strong interest in contributing to interdisciplinary bioscience research using data science skills and techniques.

Information and applications can be found online at this link.
Internship Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older on the first day of the program

• US citizenship or legal Arizona residency

• High school GPA of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 grading scale recommended

• Chemistry and Biology recommended

Click here for the KEYS program flyer.
Click here for the KEYS recruitment video.

Teen Court was developed in order to improve recidivism for minor offenses amongst middle and high school students. The program aims for constructive consequences.   Teen volunteer positions include jury, clerk/bailiff, or teen attorney.

Click here for more information about Pima County Teen Court.

"The GYC is composed of high school students who represent their peers from all the 15 counties of Arizona. The Commission provides recommendations to the Governor on the greatest challenges facing youth in Arizona and addresses these challenges through impactful community projects throughout the state. This is a unique opportunity to empower students to make a positive difference in their communities. Last year’s GYC focused their projects on minimizing accidents caused by distracted driving, raising awareness of the importance of literacy, educating peers on the dangers of human trafficking, encouraging mindful decision making on drug and alcohol abuse, and working to prevent teen dating violence."

For more information click here.

The Youth Advisory Council members engage in activities which foster leadership, civic engagement and advocacy. Examples include meetings with local elected officials and community leaders, youth advocacy and student voter registration project, Civic Engagement Day at the State Capitol in Phoenix, Youth and Peace Conference, and Youth Leadership Conference & Career Fair. 

There is also an Annual Teen Town Hall, which offers an opportunity to discuss important issues and for community leaders to hear what is taking place in schools, neighborhoods, and communities. 

Click here to learn more.

Please see the bulletin board across from the Counseling Office (downstairs in House 1) or check with your Counselor for additional summer programs and/or leadership opportunities.