Program Calendar

Class of 2027:

August 20, 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 - Spartan Manor, New Port Richey)

September 17 & 18, 2026

Bus Tour (Day 1 and 2) - 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.

October 15, 2026
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 19, 2026
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

December 17, 2026

January 14 & 15, 2027
SIMSOC (Day 1) - The purpose of this two-day program is to simulate different aspects of society.

Exact times to be determined. (Location - Hyatt Place, Lutz)

February 18, 2027
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 18, 2027
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 15, 2027
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

May 20, 2027
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 3, 2027

Graduation - An evening to celebrate the success of the class with family members, employers and alumni. Class will also present a skit highlighting what they learned throughout the year. That evening includes the presentation of the Judith Rochelle Award (for an Alumnus) and recognition of Leadership Pasco board & program leaders.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Class Alumni Event – Class is responsible for coordinating and hosting an Alumni event.
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.

NOTE: Program schedule is subject to change.