SLW FAQ’s

Join thousands of other FBLA members from throughout Pennsylvania at the premier event of the fall, the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference at Kalahari Resort in the Pocono Mountains.

Saturday, November 1 to
Monday, November 3, 2025

Kalahari Resort features a huge waterpark and many more fun things to do in your free time.

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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions


When is the State Leadership Workshop

The dates for the FBLA State Leadership will be Saturday, November 1 (leave at approximately 9:00am) through Monday, November 3 (return approximately 2:15pm).

Students are responsible for arranging for transportation to LCTI on Saturday, November 1 and on Monday, November 3. Students may ride the PM bus on Monday, November 3.


What is the cost of attending the State Leadership Workshop?

The cost for the FBLA State Leadership Workshop is $225.00. This cost includes conference fees, lodging at Kalahari, admission to the water park, and two meals, pizza Saturday night and Red Robin in Brodheadsville on Sunday. No other meals are included. Members are responsible for other meals out of pocket. You will be responsible for bringing money to pay out of pocket.

Lodging assignments will be based upon four (4) students sharing each guest room. Lodging requests may be made; however, the final decision regarding room assignments will be made by the adviser.


Are meals included in registration and lodging?

Two (2) meals are included for LCTI FBLA members in the registration and lodging fees.

There are plenty of eateries on the property, however, due to the high cost of dining at a tourist destination in the Pocono mountains, we will be eating meals off-site.

Plan for meals out-of-pocket:

  • Saturday lunch / snack
  • Sunday breakfast
  • Monday breakfast
  • Monday lunch

There are mini fridges in each of the hotel rooms to safely store items for breakfast that you may bring from home.

Snacks will be provided at no charge mid-way through the leadership program on Sunday. FBLA Members: Pizza & Soda.

LCTI FBLA members will have two meals included:

  • Saturday night, November 1: Pizza and soda
  • Sunday night, November 2: Red Robin in Brodheadsville.

State Leadership Workshop offers region and chapter officer training.


You must be registered for the State Leadership Workshop to participate in the ADVANCE ONLINE ACCESS for training and resources and the extend component after State Leadership Workshop.

You must be registered for State Leadership Workshop to be invited to the pre-State Leadership Workshop Zoom session planned for mid-October. The Zoom session will provide an excellent overview to the State Leadership Workshop and what it has to offer.


What educational benefit will the State Leadership Workshop provide?

Leadership Workshops are aligned with the PA Career Education and Work Standards.

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Career Retention and Advancement
  • Career Awareness and Preparation
  • Career Acquisition
  • Personal Finance & Investing

Leadership Tracks include but not limited to:

  • Business/Industry Career Awareness
  • Professionalism
  • Personal Growth
  • Opportunities for FBLA Members
  • Life After High School?

Is there an additional cost to use the waterpark?

The answer is NO! The cost of the room includes one waterpark pass per person.


When will we be able to access the waterpark?

Saturday arrivals will have access to the waterpark from 10:00am until closing.

There will also be an FBLA exclusive night in the Kalahari waterpark on Sunday night!


Kalahari sounds awesome! Can I get a special All Access tour of Kalahari?

Saturday afternoon – Behind-the-Scenes tours of Kalahari will be offered by pre-registration only. The tour offers an excellent overview of the Hospitality Industry.

Behind-the-Scenes tours of Kalahari will be offered during the workshop on Sunday and Monday by pre-registration only. The tour offers an excellent overview of the Hospitality Industry.


Is there anything special planned for Saturday evening?

There is a special Saturday evening event planned. Stay tuned for details!


When are the payment deadlines?

DEPOSIT DUE: A non-refundable down payment of at least $100.00 is due by Friday, September 12, 2025.

PAYMENT IN FULL: A final payment of the remaining balance to participate in the FBLA State Leadership Workshop is due by Friday, October 3, 2025.

There cannot be any extensions to either deadline.

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