The Leadership Cohort
Six months that
change how she
sees herself.
The Lights On Girls Leadership Cohort is a structured, intentional six-month experience for middle and high school girls — built around identity, community, service, and real leadership practice.
6 months · January – June
Who It's For
Grades 6–10 (Cohort) · Grades 11–12 (Advanced)
Format
In-person + virtual sessions
Curriculum
Original · Built by Lights On Girls
Location
South Florida · Broward County
Program Cost
$150 total · $25 application fee applied
"We don't teach girls about leadership and send them home. We put them in it — and watch them rise."
What to expect
More than sessions.
An experience.
Identity & Self-Awareness
Before we build skills, we build self-knowledge. Girls learn who they are, how they communicate, and what kind of leader they're becoming — through tools like DISC and facilitated self-reflection.
Guest Leaders & Exposure
Girls meet women who are leading in business, government, law, and community. Not as spectators — but in intimate circles where they ask real questions and have real conversations.
Community Service
Leadership is about service. Girls plan and participate in real community projects — and earn community service hours they can apply toward school requirements and college applications.
Skills That Go Beyond School
From communication and conflict resolution to civic engagement and financial literacy — girls walk away with tools they can use right now, in the hallway, at home, and in their communities.
Real Conversations
Every session creates space for girls to speak honestly, ask hard questions, and be heard. We don't do surface-level. We go deep — because that's where identity actually gets shaped.
Sisterhood & Community
Girls build real friendships, support one another through the hard sessions and the breakthroughs, and become part of a community that doesn't end when the cohort does.
The journey
Five phases.
One
transformation.
The cohort is built around a deliberate arc — each phase deepening what came before it. Girls don't just show up to sessions; they move through a process designed to take them somewhere.
Phase 1
January & February
Welcome + Foundation
Girls are welcomed into the cohort, build community with one another, and begin the foundational work of clarifying who they are and who they're becoming. January kicks off with an orientation, and February deepens the foundation.
Phase 2
March
Clarity + Voice
Girls explore how they show up — their communication styles, their strengths, and the impact they have on those around them. DISC self-awareness work happens here, led by a certified facilitator.
Phase 3
April
Skill Building + Exposure
Girls begin practicing leadership through workshops, service days, and hands-on experiences. They meet women leaders, try new things, and start seeing themselves in rooms they may not have imagined before.
Phase 4
May
Application + Community
Leadership in action. Girls apply what they've learned in their communities — through real conversations with real leaders, Bring Your Friend Day, and civic engagement opportunities.
Phase 5
June
Closing + Transition
The cohort closes with celebration, reflection, and a clear next step. Girls graduate — and are invited to continue their journey through Lights On Girls Membership.
Our curriculum
Built by us.
Built for them.
The Lights On Girls curriculum isn't licensed from somewhere else. It was created specifically for these girls — built around the belief that leadership identity comes before leadership skills, and that real growth happens through community, service, and practice.
Every session follows a deliberate arc: Reflect. Understand. Practice. Girls don't just receive information — they process it, discuss it, and apply it in real time.
Our curriculum was built specifically for girls navigating one of the most important seasons of their lives. Through reflection, discussion, service, and real-world leadership experiences, girls gain tools they can use now — not someday.
Leadership identity — not just skills
Self-awareness through DISC assessment
Service as a path to purpose
Real conversations with real leaders
Community built to last beyond the cohort
Who can join
A program built for
every girl in the room.
Leadership Cohort
Girls in grades 6–10
ages 11–16
The core cohort is designed for middle school and high school girls — an age when confidence begins to dip and the right community makes all the difference. These are the girls who are ready, even if they don't know it yet.
Six-month journey · All sessions included
Advanced Track · Leaders in Training
High school juniors
& seniors, grades 11–12
Juniors and seniors experience an advanced version of the 6-month cohort. They don't just participate — they lead. Taking on real roles within the program, guiding younger girls, and developing their leadership through practice, not just theory.
Advanced track · Leadership roles · Community service hours
Program investment
An investment in
who she's
becoming.
$150
Leadership Cohort
Covers all six months of the cohort — every session, every event, all materials, and all experiences included. No hidden fees. No surprises.
$25
Advanced Track · Leaders in Training
A non-refundable $25 application fee is required upon applying. This fee is applied directly toward your $150 program cost — so you're already paying as you go.
Scholarships available. We believe cost should never be the reason a girl misses this opportunity. A limited number of scholarships are available for families who need support. Reach out to us directly to learn more. Full payment is due by January 1, 2027.
What comes next
The cohort is the
beginning,
not the end.
After the cohort
Welcome to
LOG Membership.
When the six-month cohort ends, girls who complete the program are invited to become official members of Lights On Girls. Completion of the cohort is required — membership is something you earn by doing the work.
Membership renews at the beginning of each year and provides continued access to leadership experiences, service opportunities, special events, and leadership roles within the organization. Annual membership is
$100.
Ongoing leadership training & development
Exclusive events and activities
Leadership roles within the organization
Member discounts and perks
A community that stays with her
How to apply
Ready to take
the
first step?
Submit your application
Complete the online application form with personal details. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — we want to get to know your daughter, not intimidate her.
Pay the $25 application fee
This non-refundable fee is applied toward your $150 program cost. It holds your spot in the review process.
Interview (if selected)
Some applicants may be invited to a brief interview as part of the selection process. We want to make sure every girl is set up to thrive.
Complete payment & get started
Full payment of $150 is due by January 1, 2027. Scholarships are available — reach out if you need support.
The future doesn't need
another follower.
It needs
leaders.
Applications for the next cohort are open. Don't wait — spots are limited and each cohort is intentionally small to ensure every girl gets what she came for.
