FUTURE PRESIDENTS of AMERICA

June 23-27, 2025
Ava, CLASS OF 2023
Kye, CLASS OF 2022
Marlee, CLASS OF 2022

Future Presidents of America is an innovative and engaging youth leadership camp with a mission of developing individual confidence, civic literacy, and good citizenship to reveal the exceptional qualities of character that make for great presidents and leaders. Applications will be accepted beginning October 15 and will continue to be accepted until student selection is completed.

Using the American presidency as a lens, we will explore a panoramic view of issues relevant to all leaders across the ages. From our country’s heroic 18th century origins to the 23rd president and into the 21st century, this week-long camp will engage participants in the amazingly true stories of real people making real choices that impacted the lives of millions.

Limited to 20 young leaders (ages 13 to 16), this camp will focus on the qualities that make for great presidents—yesterday, today and tomorrow.
All selected participants receive full scholarships ($500 value).

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Click here to access the application. Questions? Please contact:
Roger Hardig, VP of Education, at rhardig@bhpsite.org or call (317) 631-1888.
Jennifer Hodge, Gracia Johnson Floyd Presidential Fellow, at jhodge@bhpsite.org or call (317) 631-1888.

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Alumni Testimonials

Watch their thought-provoking video testimonials below.

Ava, CLASS OF 2023
Eden, CLASS OF 2023
Fab, CLASS OF 2023
Makato, CLASS OF 2023
Kye, CLASS OF 2022
Marlee, CLASS OF 2022
Kennedy, CLASS OF 2018
Paige, CLASS OF 2021
Steven, CLASS OF 2017
Eleanor, CLASS OF 2015
Olivia, CLASS OF 2018
Jayna, CLASS OF 2021
Grace, CLASS OF 2021
Gavin, CLASS OF 2018
Marinna, CLASS OF 2021
Adeline, CLASS OF 2017

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Past Speakers

Several past speakers have included:

CFP, Bedel Finance, CEO, IDDC
Elaine Bedel

Former US Representative
Susan Brooks

Andre Carson

Congressman
André Carson

Tamika Catchings

Professional Athlete and Olympian
Tamika Catchings

LG Suzanne Crouch

Lieutenant Governor
Suzanne Crouch

Ryan Gardner

Judge
Ryan Gardner

Christine Hale

Former Indiana State Representative
Christine Hale

Janet Holcomb

First Lady
Janet Holcomb

Tom King

President, Thomas A. King Consulting
Tom King

Adjunct General
R. Dale Lyles

Bose Public Affairs Group
Sam Odle

US Senator
Todd Young

Beyond Future Presidents

BUILDING A RESUME DURING A PANDEMIC

Eleanor Gamble

Eleanor Gamble,

FUTURE PRESIDENTS OF AMERICA, 2015

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in full force this spring, to say that most of us were caught off guard would be an understatement. As alumni of FPA, we are a group of engaged citizens, constantly striving to act as leaders, improve our communities, and create change in areas we care about.

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Whether you filled your mornings with student government meetings and afternoons with choir practice, volunteered weekly at your local food pantry, or tutored elementary students after school each day, most of this disappeared in mid-March, when schools shut down and extracurriculars were cancelled. As disheartening as this was, many of us began grappling for next steps and seeking out ways to keep busy. My advice? Embrace a “new normal”, rather than cling to hope for a return of the past.

The fact of the matter is, this pandemic will sustain a lasting impact on our generation. Schools are exploring their best options for reopening, none of which will look like what we were previously used to. As our realities have been consumed with masks and video meetings, take this time to reflect on how you personally can adapt and embrace. Although you may be stuck in your house, or unable to resume your normal impressive resume of extracurriculars, our personal development and impact on our communities need not come to a halt. Take this time to reflect on what you are passionate about, where your skills best lie, and how you can combine these characteristics to continue growing. Maybe that looks like volunteering your time to tutor kids via Zoom, or cultivating a garden and donating the produce to a food pantry.

Whatever your expertise may be, harness your creativity during this unprecedented season of life to continue making a contribution, both to your future and the world around you.

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Future Presidents of America Image Gallery
Roger Hardig
Jennifer Hodge

Questions

With any inquiries, please contact:

Roger Hardig, VP of Education
rhardig@bhpsite.org
(317) 631-1888

Jennifer Hodge, Gracia Johnson Floyd Presidential Fellow
jhodge@bhpsite.org
(317) 631-1888

Thank You

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NATIONAL OUTREACH PARTNERS:

Click below to explore their websites!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS:

Gracia E. Johnson Foundation

Indy Summer Youth Programs

Lilly Endowment Inc.

Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr. Memorial Foundation

The National Bank of Indianapolis

Monday - Thursday 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Friday - Saturday hourly 10am-2pm; Sunday 12pm-2pm
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ATTENTION VISITORS

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will be closed from Saturday, May 25-Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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