The Leadership Challenge for Elementary Schools (LCES)
LCES is a unique event for elementary students from around the state of Utah to receive leadership training from The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center. We believe every student has the potential to become a leader and LCES presents an extraordinary chance for students to develop their leadership competencies through participating in a variety of experiential learning challenges and leadership simulations.
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LCES 2022
On Friday, April 22, 2022 The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center is hosting the Leadership Challenge for School (LCES) in-person on USU campus. 100 students from 10 different schools (maximum of 10 students per school) will be invited to participate in the event. Participating teams will receive leadership training from Utah State University students and engage in a themed leadership simulation.
The cost to participate is $100/school. This fee covers the cost of lunch and a tee shirt for each student.
If you have any questions about the event, or your school is interested in participating, then please complete the registration form or contact us at coveycenter@usu.edu.
Key Times & Dates
Event Date & Time
Event Day: Friday, April 22, 2022
Event Time: 9AM MST - 1:30PM MST
I thought it was really good experience for me. At the beginning, I didn’t want to do it because we missed a bunch of recesses, but then after, I realized it was making me a better person. I’m glad that our school got to do it.
— Macie Green, 5th Grader - Woods Cross Elementary
LCES 2020
On March 11, 2020, The Stephen R. Covey Leadership Center at Utah State University hosted the first Leadership Challenge for Elementary Schools.
“In sports, there are play-offs, but what do we have for elementary-age children in the arena of leadership?” said Jade Crown, teacher and leader of the Woods Cross Elementary School team. “If it weren't for this extraordinary experience to step up to the plate with other top-notch students, how else would they know of what they are capable?”
Read the USU Today press release to learn more about LCES 2020.
