Social Justice Leadership Academy (SJLA), is a five-week summer leadership program for 35 teens (ages 13-19), based on the principles of social justice and youth-led change. SJLA brings together local youth from different backgrounds, primarily youth of color growing up in Hudson. Over the course of five weeks, youth develop meaningful relationships of trust and mutual support, identify issues impacting their community, gain critical tools for political analysis, create art (music, dance, film, radio, poetry) to express their ideas, gain leadership skills, and connect with inspiring people and organizations.

In these archives, you can explore photos, reflections, videos, songs, and more; this is an important artifact of the work and impact our young people and staff build and put forth in our community. We hope you find meaning and inspiration as you walk through our past Summer programs and experience the joy and power that happens at SJLA.

To see all that our brilliant, inspirational SJLA teens accomplished and created during past Fall and Spring Semesters, please visit our Past Classes and Camps page to view all semesters listed chronologically, beginning with the most recent.