SUMMER PROGRAMS - LEAP Academy University Charter School

National Hispanic Institute: Northeast Collegiate World Seriesnhi-net.orgWho: Grade 11When: July 1-5Where: Boston, MA (Wheelock College)(more locations available online)NHI: The Northeast Great Debatenhi-net.orgWho: Grade 9When: July 24-29Where: Villanova, PA (Villanova Univ.)(more locations available online)What:Cost:Fin. Aid:Apply by:A five-day leadership program for Hispanic high school students thatbuilds successful behaviors for college admission and college life,both academically and socially, while engaging students to reflect onthe cultural, moral, social, and personal values that inform theiridentity and life goals.$545.00 (*student responsible for transportation)NoTBAWhat:The Great Debate allows high school freshmen the opportunity totest and improve their written and verbal communication skillsthrough organized discussions and debates about issues that impacttoday’s Latino community.Cost: 4 days: $510.006 days: $565.00(*student responsible for transportation)Fin. Aid: NoApply by: TBANHI: Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Sessionnhi-net.orgWho: Grade 10When: July 8-15Where: Rochester, NY (Univ. of Rochester)(more locations available online)Johns Hopkins Univ. CTY Civic Leadership Institutehttp://cty.jhu.edu/summer/leadership/welcome.htmlWho: Grades 10-12When: Jun 24 to Jul 13Where: Baltimore, MD (Johns Hopkins Univ.)What:Cost:Fin. Aid:Apply by:A week-long leadership program for Hispanic high school studentsthat encourages young people to discuss issues in the 21st CenturyLatino community and the roles they expect to play in shaping theirworld as future leaders.$715.00 (*student responsible for transportation)NoTBAWhat:Cost:John’s Hopkins’ Civic Leadership Institute is a 3-week residentialsummer program for gifted high school students. The Institutecombines rigorous academic work with community service andhands-on field experiences designed to help young people developthe knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make apositive impact on society.$4,120 (covers tuition, room, meals, field trips, books and materials)$50 application fee(*student responsible for transportation)Fin. Aid: Yes (apply by Mar 31)Apply by:Mar 31 (*with Financial aid)Apr 14 (*regular registration)OPPORTUNITIES38 39FOR LEAP STUDENTS