The Youth Community Development Team program is a nine-month leadership development program for high school juniors and seniors in the City of Harrisburg.  Approximately 35 students from Bishop McDevitt, Harrisburg High School and Sci Tech High are selected to participate in the program annually by their teachers. 

In addition to studying the course textbook, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell , the young students have the opportunity to fully execute a community service project including:

• Assessment of Need (within their demographic)
• Invitation to Non-Profits to submit Grant Applications
• Fund Raising
• Selection of Grant Recipient
• Presentation of Grant Award to Recipient Organization

Students are coached through each step of the process and encouraged to utilize teamwork, consensus building, and communication skills in their activities.   

"Now in its fourth year, the Youth Community Development Team (YCDT) mentors juniors and seniors from three high schools in Harrisburg.  Focus is dedicated to Leadership, Team Building and Community Involvement.  YCDT is a major initiative of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg and is provided in partnership with Leadership Harrisburg Area, HACC, The Foundation for Enhancing Communities and the high schools." 
                                                                               Karen F. Snider, Chair, Youth Community Development Team
                                                                               Harrisburg Rotary Club