Established in 2002, the Young Leaders Academy is a year-round, public charter school for more than 600 students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The academy s extracurricular activities include choir and camping. It provides various gifted and talented programs. The Young Leaders Academy is governed by the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, which organizes day and resident camps and aquatics programs. The parent organization also offers child care and horseback riding programs. It provides cardiovascular and strength training sessions. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee additionally organizes personal training and family and group exercise classes. The parent organization offers martial arts, dance, tai chi, yoga and Pilates classes.