From the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico

Leaders Beyond Borders

An international summer program empowering students ages 6 to 18 through English, performing arts, sports, dance, STEM, robotics, entrepreneurship, and social-emotional learning, all at no cost to families.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic Active Program

Empowering Curious Minds, Ages 6 to 18

Leaders Beyond Borders launched in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic in 2025 in partnership with Atlas International Academy. Each summer, 60 underserved scholars are selected for a transformative international summer experience focused on English, performing arts, sports, dance, STEM, robotics, entrepreneurship, and social-emotional learning, all on full scholarship.

The Dominican Republic camp also includes BYL's Kidpreneur track, where scholars explore entrepreneurship through creative projects, teamwork, business ideas, and pitch-week activities.

This is a life-changing opportunity for young leaders who might otherwise never have access to enrichment, mentorship, and global perspective.

Dates Jul 6 - Aug 7
Location Puerto Plata, DR
Ages 6 - 18
Scholars 60 Scholars
Partner Atlas Intl. Academy

What the Program Provides

01

Full Scholarships

Every selected scholar attends at no cost to their family, including instruction, meals, and materials.

02

Expert Coaching

Hands-on instruction focused on performing arts, sports, and dance from experienced coaches.

03

Experienced Educators

Skilled educators focused on English, STEM, robotics, entrepreneurship, and social-emotional learning.

Dominican Republic campers creating artwork during Leaders Beyond Borders
Dominican Republic student art activity at Leaders Beyond Borders
Leaders Beyond Borders scholars working on a creative project
Dominican Republic campers sharing their art project
Creative enrichment activity at Leaders Beyond Borders in the Dominican Republic
Students painting during the Dominican Republic summer camp
Leaders Beyond Borders campers focused on a hands-on art lesson
Dominican Republic scholars participating in creative enrichment
Camper artwork from Leaders Beyond Borders in the Dominican Republic
Students presenting art during Leaders Beyond Borders
Creative classroom activity for Dominican Republic campers
Leaders Beyond Borders scholar completing an art project

Sample Enrichment Activities

English & Literacy Soccer Tennis Flag Football Karate Dance Ballet Financial Literacy Entrepreneurship Kidpreneur Track Culinary Arts STEM & Robotics Social-Emotional Learning Performing Arts Creative Arts Field Trips Pitch Week Backpack Giveaway (200 students)
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico Backpack & After-School · 2026 Summer Camp · 2027

Expanding Our Impact to Puerto Rico

In 2026, BYL is launching in Puerto Rico with backpack giveaways and after-school programming for local students and families. We are partnering with schools and community leaders across the island to deliver supplies, mentorship, and enrichment to the first cohort.

Building on that foundation, the inaugural Leaders Beyond Borders Puerto Rico summer camp launches in Summer 2027, a three-week international summer program for scholars ages 6 to 18.

2026 Backpack & After-School
Summer Camp Launches 2027
Duration 3 Weeks
Ages 6 - 18

What the Program Provides

01

Full Scholarships

Every selected scholar attends at no cost to their family, including instruction, meals, and materials.

02

Resources

Students and families receive supplies, learning materials, and community support as the Puerto Rico program grows.

03

Experienced Educators

Skilled educators focused on English, STEM, robotics, and social-emotional learning.

Puerto Rico program preview with students creating artwork
Puerto Rico students participating in a creative enrichment activity
Students working together during a hands-on art session
Leaders Beyond Borders scholars focused on an art project
Creative enrichment preview for the Puerto Rico program
Students sharing artwork during Leaders Beyond Borders
Puerto Rico program preview with students in a creative classroom activity
Students building confidence through art and collaboration
Hands-on student artwork from Leaders Beyond Borders
Creative activity preview for students in Puerto Rico
Students displaying artwork during a BYL enrichment session
Leaders Beyond Borders creative enrichment moment

Sample Enrichment Activities

Soccer Dance Financial Literacy Culinary Arts English & Literacy STEM & Robotics Social-Emotional Learning Performing Arts

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