Kappa League

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale’s

Trailblazers of the South

Kappa Youth Leadership and Development League

- Fort Lauderdale -

We are a leadership and development institute guided by the Development Through Empowerment Doctrine and executed through established program standards. Through structured learning, experiential programming, and progressive leadership responsibility, the program equips young men with the skills and discipline required for college, career, and civic life.

Structured Development. Progressive Responsibility. Empowered Leadership.

A Structured Leadership Institute

- Preparing Young Men for College, Career, and Civic Life -

Kappa League of Fort Lauderdale is a standards-based youth leadership institute that develops academic readiness, civic responsibility, and leadership capacity through structured instruction, experiential learning, and progressive responsibility.

Participants advance through a defined developmental framework designed to cultivate accountability, discipline, and long-term success.

Development Through Empowerment Doctrine

- Responsibility, Accountability, and Progressive Development -

Kappa League of Fort Lauderdale operates under the Development Through Empowerment Doctrine. This framework empowers participants by placing responsibility, expectations, and leadership practices at the center of the learning experience.

Rather than passive participation, students advance through clearly defined standards and responsibilities that promote academic preparedness, civic awareness, ethical decision-making, and self-governance.

Signature Program Series

- Development In Action -

Kappa League delivers its programming through structured series designed to advance leadership development, postsecondary readiness, and civic engagement.

Civic Leadership & Governance Simulation Series

Student-led simulations and leadership exercises that develop civic understanding, public decision-making, and ethical leadership.

Kappa Kamp: Immersive Leadership & Development Series

Multi-day immersive experiences designed to strengthen teamwork, resilience, wellness, and leadership under structured conditions.

STEM & Career and Technical Education Exploration Series

Hands-on exposure to STEM fields and technical careers through experiential learning and site-based engagement.

Leadership, Postsecondary Readiness & Financial Literacy Series

Programming focused on structured leadership development, post-secondary preparedness, and financial literacy.

All series are implemented in alignment with the Development Through Empowerment Doctrine and established program standards.

Message From The Student President

Welcome to the official home of the Kappa League of Fort Lauderdale!

My name is David King, and I am honored to serve as President of the Fort Lauderdale Kappa League. This Kappa League is an organization built on the foundation of leadership, academic achievement, and community service. We are a village and it is our duty to uphold a standard of excellence that pushes us to be better men each and every day.

This website is your window into our journey and our commitment to that very excellence. Here, you'll discover updates on our events, volunteer service projects, leadership experiences, and the lasting memories we make along the way. From career expositions and college tours to dedicated community service, from deep conversations that expand our minds to just having fun and building brotherhood; we are dedicated to building something very special together. We are focused on cultivating not just good résumés, but strong characters.

If you're new here and seeking guidance, brotherhood, opportunities, and a chance to grow into a leader, I invite you to explore our website and see what we're all about. If you are already one of the vital members of our Kappa League, thank you for you everlasting dedication and commitment to our program and be sure to check out our Member Services tab.

We are not just preparing for the future; we are stepping into it with purpose and passion. We pledge to lead by example, with integrity, with heart, and with relentless dedication. We plan to support, to inspire, to educate, and most of all, we plan to succeed.

Our Progress Throughout the 2025–2026 School Year

  • Turkey Give-away (Nov. '25)

  • Kappa Kamp: Convivia (Nov. '25)

  • Mock Legislature (Oct. '25)

  • 40th Coastal Clean-up (Sept. '25)

  • Black Men in Tech (Oct. '25)

  • Broward Partnership Visit (Aug '25)

  • Phase Meeting (Sept '25)

  • Our Kappa League Program

    Read about our mission, vision, objectives, and more as your learn our guiding principles.

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  • See What We Did - 2K25 Edition

    See our Leaguers in action; their meetings, service projects, trips, and engagements

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  • See What We're Doing - 2K26 edition

    See our Leaguers in action; service projects, site visits, and engagements

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The Kappa League was founded on February 12, 1969, by the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., at Alain LeRoy Locke High School. With the formal adoption of the program by the Grand Chapter in 1970, Kappa League became a cornerstone of the Fraternity’s commitment to youth leadership and empowerment. Inspired by the vision of Mel L. Davis and Edgar H. Bishop, the Kappa League aims to prepare young men—particularly those of color—to become leaders who impact and influence their communities in positive ways.