Tony Robbins Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS) 2026

July 7-12, 2026

To participate or volunteer at GYLS 2026, you must submit an application. 

Please read on to learn about the event roles and requirements.

Age Requirements & Roles

Applicants must fit within required ages during the Global Youth Leadership Summit (GYLS) event dates.

Ambassador (First Time Participant) - Applications Open!

• 14–16 years old. Must be at least 14 years old at the start of the event, July 7, 2026. No exceptions.
• First time participants who have never attended a previous GYLS.

Alumni (Returning Participant) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

• 15–17 years old
• Returning participants who have been to a previous GYLS and have the desire to further their leadership skills in addition to helping guide our first-time Ambassador participants. 
• The Alumni role is highly competitive with limited spaces available.

Youth Leader (Returning Participant) - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

• 16–17 years old
• The Youth Leader role is invitation-only. Invitation to apply does not guarantee acceptance.
• The highest level of applicants, Youth Leaders have been to a previous GYLS as an Ambassador and as an Alumni. 
• Invited applicants are standout Alumni that were identified as individuals who would fulfil the responsibilities of being a Youth Leader. These are individuals who demonstrated consistent leadership and the readiness to take on the challenge of serving in the Youth Leader capacity during their time at GYLS.

Youth Captain (Adult Volunteer) - Applications Open!

•  18–21 years old
• Youth Captains must have attended GYLS as an Ambassador and Alumni in previous years. They are returning to support Captains and the event in a logistical standpoint.

Captain (Adult Volunteer) - Applications Open!

•  At least 22 years old
• Captains are adult volunteers who have a desire to help today’s youth become tomorrow’s leaders and have attended a UPW in recent years. Captains may not attend at the same time as their children.

 Program Fee

•  GYLS is a multi-day overnight event. The program fee covers the cost of admission, all program materials, room, and board.  The Tony Robbins Foundation does not provide assistance with transportation or travel to and from event. 
• A $875 USD program fee is to be paid upon acceptance into the program for Ambassadors and Alumni. 
• Early Bird discount ($100 off) will apply to those who complete the application process by 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern on March 26th.
• There is no fee for volunteer and support roles: Youth Leaders, Youth Captains and Captains. A $50 cancellation fee will apply for any volunteers who cancel after May 15, 2026
• All payments are nonrefundable after May 15, 2026.

Application Requirements

Youth Application Requirements: (Ambassadors, Alumni and Youth Leaders)

1. Photo Identification that verifies applicant’s date of birth. All applicants must be able to provide proof of age. 

2. Letter of Recommendation from a guidance counselor, community leader, coach or someone outside of your immediate family. The letter should not be from your parent, guardian, friend or someone who has previously attended GYLS. The letter should be signed and dated for this year and support why you should be selected to attend GYLS in the role that you are applying for. 

3. Community Serivce/Volunteer & Leadership work. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 20 hours of community service and volunteering in the last year and submit a document with the dates, hours and a description of the volunteer work. Please refer to the format of this Sample Volunteer List Document to prepare your submission. *Alumni & Youth Leaders must also include and describe all leadership roles they have been a part of since attending GYLS as an Ambassador. Please refer to the format of this Sample Volunteer & Leadership List Document to prepare your submission.

4. Complete a Virtual Interview (ie Zoom) with a member of our Foundation team (to be scheduled once the online application has been submitted) This is a short 10-15 minute interview with the goal of getting to know you, just relax and be yourself! *Alumni & Youth Leaders will be required to submit a video interview (instructions will be sent once your online application has been submitted)

Adult Volunteer Application Requirements:  (Youth Captains and Captains)

•  A letter of recommendation from a colleague that can speak on your past experience and qualifications. This letter can be from someone within Tony Robbins' environment, work place, or community. 
• Able to provide proof of Identification and age (e.g. a photo ID that has your birth date listed).
• Previously attended an Unleash The Power Within event (preferably an in-person event within the past few years)
• Available for pre-event training and the entire duration of the event, July 6th-July 12th for a total 7 days.
• Completed a Zoom video interview (to be scheduled after online application is reviewed)
• Passed a Background check, if selected.  Instructions will be provided on how to complete once accepted.   
• Completion of Darkness to Light Certification training course on preventing child abuse. Instructions will be provided on how to complete once accepted. 
• Additional forms as requested upon acceptance and must be completed prior to the event. 

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