Youth Leadership Day
October 23, 2025
Welcome to Kings Dominion’s Youth Leadership Day—where leaders are born, and fun is the name of the game! Since 1998, WorldStrides has been on a mission to spark the leadership flame in over 40,000 dynamic young minds from over 15,000 schools worldwide.
During our Youth Leadership Day, your students will learn personal leadership skills and techniques needed to be an effective leader and that will also provide formulas for lifelong success. The speakers for our Youth Leadership Day program have a special way to engage students with their energy, message, and charisma.
Now, let's talk highlights – because who said learning can't be a blast?
- Learn from the best: Juan Bendana, internationally acclaimed author and inspirational youth speaker, brings a high-energy and engaging presentation to inspire the next generation of leaders.
- Lunch Buffet and Unlimited Beverages: Because great leaders need great fuel! Feast on knowledge and delicious bites, all included in admission.
- Professional Development Hours for Teachers: Because the learning doesn't stop at students; it extends to our incredible educators too!
- Optional Academic Credit: Since WorldStrides is accredited by educational bodies across the country, we can offer students and youth travelers the option of high school credit with our online course, Foundations of Leadership. Teachers will receive free professional development units as well.
Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow with laughter, learning, and a sprinkle of leadership magic. Kings Dominion’s Youth Leadership Day is where every adventure is a step towards greatness!
Youth Leadership Day Speaker
Internationally acclaimed author and inspirational youth speaker Juan Bendaña!
Meal and Drink Options
Unless otherwise noted, all ticket orders (admission and meal/drink add-ons) must be received 14 days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable. No rain checks are offered.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups of 100+ or who ordered via order form will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and print your group ticket order.
Payments can be received via checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover cards. Checks should be made payable to Kings Dominion. Purchase orders are not accepted. All school checks will be processed through the Kings Dominion finance department for approval. If declined, another method of payment will be requested.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee. For more information, view our Cashless information.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 15 admission tickets purchased. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that season passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs to include food allergies and baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
Visit our dining page to view available meal and drink options for groups.
Bus/motor coach parking is free. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.
We are proud partners of the Student & Youth Travel Assocation, SYTA. Visit syta.org to find transportation resources near you.