Program Calendar
The Leadership Pasco program consists of the following elements:
NOTE: Program schedule is subject to change. Applications are due by May 15.
Class of 2025
June 5, 2025 (rescheduled due to Hurricanes)
Criminal Justice Day - The purpose of this program is to highlight the issues of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in Pasco County and provide a first-hand view of the challenges facing law enforcement officers today.
7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 26, 2025
Class of 2026
Orientation, Leadership In Action, and Team Building - Leadership Pasco Orientation provides an overview of the entire program. The class will get an overview of the expectations of all program days, and also discuss class officers, class roles & responsibilities, class project and class skit. The purpose of the Leadership in Action component is intended to continue to build leadership skills. Participants also reflect on implications of these skills for individual planning and community service. Team Building - The class will participate in team building activities, as they get to know one another.
8 to 11:30 a.m. (Orientation) (11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Leadership in Action and Team Building) (Location - Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, Trinity)
September 25, 2025
Bus Tour (Day 1) - The purpose of the tours are to familiarize the new class members with Pasco County and acquaint everyone with the existing benefits and challenges for Pasco County.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 26, 2025
Bus Tour (Day 2) - The purpose of the bus tours are to familiarize the new class members with Pasco County and acquaint everyone with the existing benefits and challenges for Pasco County.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
October 16, 2025
Criminal Justice Day - The purpose of this program is to highlight the issues of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in Pasco County and provide a first-hand view of the challenges facing law enforcement officers today.
7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
November 20, 2025
Infrastructure & Growth Day - The purpose of this program is to explore issues in infrastructure (waste management, water, gas, and electricity).
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
SIMSOC (Day 1) - The purpose of this two-day program is to simulate different aspects of society.
January 16, 2026
SIMSOC (Day 2) - The purpose of this two-day program is to simulate different aspects of society.
February 19, 2026
Education Day - The purpose of this program is to highlight the goals and operations of the Pasco County Public School System from Pre-K to Grade 12 and experience the challenges facing school administrators today. In addition to the K-12 schools, participants will visit one of our higher education institutes located in Pasco County (PHSC, Rasmussen College and/or Saint Leo University).
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
March 19, 2026
Tourism Day - The class will meet in central Pasco and will travel on a bus to three facilities on East Pasco's Sports Coast, and will end the day with a boat tour and activities on West Pasco's Gulf.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
April 16, 2026
Healthcare Day - The purpose of this program is to recognize the existing levels and identify the potential needs of health care services for Pasco County residents of all ages.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5 to 6 p.m. *Optional class meeting time
Government Day - The purpose of this program is to explore the government services available to Pasco County citizens and to engage in discussion with our county, state and national elected officials.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 4, 2026
The Class Officers and Class members will elect or appoint an Alumni Chairperson to coordinate the event. The details of the Class Alumni event must be communicated to the Leadership Pasco Alumni Chairperson and the Newsletter Chairperson.