From expert keynotes and breakout sessions, to pool time with Olympic athletes, the Lead Summit is a life-changing, one-of-a-kind weekend.
At the Summit, athletes will…
Listen to keynotes and seminars from the best in swimming, including Olympic champions and National team athletes
Learn from experts and specialists in Confidence, Leadership, Sport Psychology, Nutrition, and more.
Participate in experiential learning and team building activities
Interact with mentors and develop new friendships with girls from all over the country
Check out a behind-the-scenes look into the Lead Summit!
Upcoming Lead Summits •
Upcoming Lead Summits •
2026 Lead Summit: Minneapolis
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area
Kickoff Time: 5 pm, Friday, August 14 (Registration & Gifting Suite 2-4:30 pm)
Pickup Time: 10 am, Monday, August 17
Highlights:
Swim clinic with Olympians and Block Party meet at the University of Minnesota pool
Bowling Night
Athlete keynotes/talks by Lilly King, Abbey Weitzeil, and Kelsi Dahlia
Expert seminars, workshops, and breakouts with Coach Christen (confidence), Dr. Megan Cannon (sport psychology), and Brittany Miller (Nutrition)
Meet new friends and make memories to last a lifetime!
2026 Lead Summit: Houston
Location: Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
Kickoff Time: 5 pm, Friday, September 4 (Registration + Gifting Suite 2-4:30 pm)
Pickup Time: 10:00 am, Monday, September 7
Highlights:
Swim clinic with Olympians and Block Party meet @ Rice University Pool
Athlete keynotes/talks with Lilly King, Anna Peplowski, and Phoebe Bacon
Expert seminars, workshops, and breakouts with Coach Christen (confidence), Dr. Megan Cannon (sport psychology), and Lesley Butcher (communication)
Meet new friends and make memories to last a lifetime!
The Lead Summit is an all-inclusive weekend.
Friday evening to Monday morning (unless otherwise noted)
Shared hotel room
Meals and snacks
Lead Gifting Suite with apparel and gifts from our partners
All activities, keynotes, clinics, and breakouts
Frequently Asked Questions
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Leadership, Empowerment, and Athletic Development
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The Lead Summit is open to girls who are 12-18 years old at the time of the event.
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Attendees at the Lead Summit will learn from a versatile group of women leaders about topics such as Leadership, Nutrition, Confidence, Mental Health, Perseverance, Overcoming Plateaus, and much more. Upon check-in to the Summit, each girl will receive a LEAD workbook with prompted pages for notes to help follow along with presentation and breakout groups throughout the weekend.
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Yes! In addition to our keynote talks, smaller breakout sessions take place throughout the weekend with our speakers and experts. Our speakers also participate in activities and games along with our attendees.
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Yes. All participants are roomed together in groups of 3 (unless a 2-per room upgrade is made at checkout) along with other participants. (Groups of 4 can also be accommodated by request.) Roommate requests can be submitted in our attendee info forms, which are completed 2-3 months before the Summit. We cannot guarantee all roommate requests will be honored, but each girl will be with other attendees her age unless otherwise requested.
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All meals will be provided at the Summit including: welcome dinner Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and Sunday; and breakfast Monday. Snacks will also be provided throughout the weekend. If your daughter should need any additional meals, hotel room service is available and will require a credit card on file. If your daughter has food allergies or sensitivities, we can accommodate those upon request.
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Designated members of the Lead team will welcome out of town athletes at the airport with shuttle service and snacks for an additional $79 fee (includes RT transportation between the airport and hotel).
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We recommend familiarizing yourself with each airline’s unaccompanied minor policy. We do not provide unaccompanied minor pickup or dropoff at gates, so please either select an airline that does not require that status, accompany your daughter to the Summit, or arrange for a friend or family member to pick up/drop off at the gate.