Dates: June 24 –June 30,2012
Location: Washington College in Chestertown,MD
Description: Journey is a specially designed program experience for young women from Howard County. It is sponsored by the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County.
At this unique program,each student identifies her own leadership skills,strengths,and weaknesses in a supportive and fun environment,which fosters increased self-esteem and confidence. This program is tailored to meet the needs and experiences of girls in middle and high school. Graduates of Journey are equipped with leadership skills to enhance their schools and communities.
Click here for the 2012 Journey Application. Application deadline is March 31,2012. Eligible applicants are residents of Howard County and will be entering the 8th or 9th grade in the 2012-2013 academic year.
The cost of the camp is $600. Financial assistance is available. Requests for financial aid should be mailed by March 17,2012.
Applicants accepted for the program will be required to follow the Rules and Expectations 2012 for the program.
2011 Journey Delegates and Staff
Journey program components include:
- Workshops on empowerment and motivation,communication,decision making skills,group dynamics,self-awareness,goal setting,and conflict resolution
- Small and large group projects for girls to apply and get feedback on their leadership and interpersonal skills
- One-on-one interactions between staff and girls to address specific areas of growth for the individual and identify an action plan for post-site implementation
- Recreational activities such as swimming and athletics and team building games and activities,including a Confidence Course
Applicants should have some previous experience in leading her peers,a willingness to try new experiences in a safe environment,and a desire to serve her community.
For more information about Journey or learning about the MLW Community Outreach Program,please contact office@mlw.org.
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