Future Civic Leaders is currently accepting online applications for their 2012 leadership conferences!

The Future Civic Leaders program is currently accepting online applications for their 2012 Summer Leadership Conference!

Since 2009, Future Civic Leaders has hosted a series of free leadership conferences in Washington, DC where high school students participated in various trainings, met national politicians, and ran their own simulated congressional campaigns.

A number of high-profile speakers have led conference workshops, including US Congressmen Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Jared Polis (D-CO), CNN White House Correspondent Ed Henry, MSNBC Senior Political Analyst Mark Halperin, former George W. Bush Speechwriter John McConnell, and Emmy Award winning writer Jennie Blackton.

To accommodate the growing demand and interest from students, Future Civic Leaders will host three (3), one-day conferences. These conferences will be intensive, one-day trainings that will give students the tools they need to change the world. The program dates are July 23, 25, and 27 and the conferences will run from 8am-8pm each day. To apply, please visit: http://www.futurecivicleaders.org/cities/national-conference/.

Summer academic leadership program available for young men and women! Online applications are due May 31!

The Youth Leadership Foundation offers two programs for youth over the summer. The Program for Academic and Leadership Skills (PALS) is for young women who are in grades 3-11 and the Tenley Achievement Program (TAP) is for young men who are in grades 4-11.

PALS PALS provides a venue for young women to achieve personal growth and academic excellence and helps 3^rd through 11^th grade girls develop leadership skills through supplementary classes in Math, English and Science. PALS also aims to encourage creativity and confidence through the visual and performing arts. These classes prepare students to pursue a college education and ultimately, professional success.

PALS’ invites motivated young women to apply to their five week summer session. The online application is due May 31^st and the cost to attend the PALS program is $225.

The TAP program fosters the personal and academic development of disadvantaged minority boys. Through TAP, students will become true leaders who are academically proficient, self-disciplined, diligent, and morally principled. TAP offers a combination of classroom instruction, individual tutoring, competitive athletic competition, and personal mentoring.

TAP’s professional and demanding academic programs impart solid study habits and bolster student proficiency in key subjects (Math, English, and Science). All TAP programs are offered to qualified young men regardless of race, color, or creed.

The online application is due May 31^st and the cost to attend the TAP program is $225. 

The PALS and TAP program are located within walking distance from the Brookland-CUA Metro Station and are located at:

1001 Lawrence St., NE Washington, DC 20017.

Charles Drew Morning of Discovery - Opportunity for Middle School students to learn about STEM Careers!

“Are minority youth ‘STEM-phobic’ – are they fearful of studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)?” This is a question that several organizations hope to dispel by encouraging middle school students to study and prepare to enter vital and lucrative careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Their upcoming event, the Charles Drew Morning of Discovery, will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 8am-2:30pm at:

Metropolitan AME Church

1518 M St., NW.

Washington, DC 20005

The Charles Drew Morning of Discovery forum will give students an opportunity to explore their interests in science with “Hands-on” science activities, participate in workshops, and meet and talk to African-American scientists from the local area.

Students can register online at: http://morningofdiscovery-eorg.eventbrite.com/ and select the professional workshop that they are most interested in pursuing. Workshops will be led by Pharmacists, Chemists, Physicists, Microbiologists, Nutritionists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Nurses.

Online Entrepreneurship program available for high school students at the University of Maryland!

The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program at the University of Maryland, College Park assists students with learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation through a 4-week, 100% online series. Students will study online at their own pace and the program is an affordable alternative to credit-based courses and face-to-face programs.

Through the Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program, students will learn:

How to develop a successful business plan;

What are the principles of entrepreneurial opportunity analysis and decision-making in an increasingly dynamic and technically-inclined society;

How to understand what customers really value and effectively position their innovation for targeting the right set of customers; and

What is right type of financial capital for their venture and how to acquire it.

Tuition for the 4-week (June 25-July 20, 2012) program for High School students is $650, including books and materials. There are no additional fees required to complete the online program.

The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program is offered exclusively online, there is no face-to-face component. Students are expected to fully participate in course readings, online discussions, and the submission of one major deliverable per course.

The Entrepreneurship Essentials Online Program is a non-credit Program. No certificate or degree is conferred upon completion of the Program. To apply, please visit: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1076659 and complete the online application.

$10,000 Scholarships Available for Graduating Seniors!

The United Planning Organization (UPO) has as its core commitment, the goal of uniting people with opportunities to create thriving and self-sufficient residents. To this end, UPO awards Joseph A. Beavers Scholarships to ambitious students who aspire to change the quality of their lives through the pursuit of higher education.

UPO annually awards five (5), $10,000 Joseph A. Beavers Scholarships to be used towards post secondary education. Successful scholarship candidates exhibit qualities that reflect UPO’s mission and vision of a community thriving by maximizing opportunities for self-sufficiency. Beavers’ scholars have the shared qualities of persevering through adversity and the recognition of the importance of higher education to improve their lives.

To apply for a Joseph A Beavers Scholarship, please visit: http://www.upo.org/assets/2012JABApplication.pdf.

All applications must be completed by 5PM on Friday, May 4, 2012. Completed applications can be submitted to:

Mrs. Lartisse Lassiter, Program Administrator

1649 Good Hope Rd., SE

Washington, DC 20020

Ph: (202) 610-0466, ext. 129

E-mail: llassiter@upo.org

Applications for the 2012-13 LearnServe Fellows program are available: Applications due April 30!

LearnServe International invites rising sophomores and juniors from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia to apply for
the 2012–13 LearnServe Fellows Program.

As LearnServe Fellows, students
will have the opportunity to:

Connect with like-minded students from schools across the DC area;

Engage with organizations who are tackling poverty, hunger, discrimination, climate change, and other pressing social problems, in DC and around the world;

Develop leadership skills so that they are prepared to respond to these global challenges; and

Design and launch a “social venture” – an organization or project that will benefit their school or community.

Please note that the deadline to complete the online application for this year’s LearnServe Fellows program is Monday, April 30, 2012.

There is a participation fee of $100 that would be paid once a student is accepted into the program. Financial assistance is available.

For more Information about the LearnServe Fellows program, please visit www.learn-serve.org or contact fellows@learn-serve.org.

Looking for a summer job? Earn $9/hr with the Casey Trees Summer Crew!

The Casey Trees Summer Crew is a team of highly motivated high school students who serve as caretakers for the District’s trees for eight weeks over the summer.

General responsibilities include watering, weeding, mulching, tracking tree condition, and educating the public about basic tree care. Crew members travel by truck or street bike (as a part of the Water By-Cycle team).

This year’s Casey Trees program starts June 22 and ends August 3, 2012.

Crew members earn $9.00 an hour and work 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday. In addition to caring for trees, crew members participate in exciting activities such as tree climbing, meeting new people, and giving back to the community.

Casey Trees is currently accepting applications! All applications must be completed and submitted online by May 18, 2012.

In addition to the application you must meet the following criteria in order to apply to Casey Trees:

• Be enrolled in or just graduating from a high school in the metro DC area;
• Be 16 years or older;
• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions with a variety of landscaping tools and equipment;
• Be interested in learning about and caring for trees;
• Be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.; and
• Be a great team player.

Please note: You will have to complete the online application in one sitting. You cannot save your work and return later to complete it.

The number of available Summer Crew positions is limited and the selection process is extremely competitive. Interviews will be held on a rotating basis between April 16 and May 31 and final decisions will determined by the end of May 2012.

Peace Thru Culture camp for students ages 6-14!

Peace Thru Culture’s “Culture Camp” is a full day, summer program that allows participants to explore various cultures through art, music, movement, culinary arts, guest presenters and field trips.

Culture Camp offers summer camp programming that includes the exploration of cultures from around the world. Each week, campers will explore a new culture using Peace Thru Culture’s hands-on, interactive approach. The camp will also offer a language track (Spanish and Mandarin), volunteer opportunities and a sports/fitness track.

Space is limited so families that are interested in attending Culture Camp are strongly ecnouraged to register early.

Peace Thru Culture’s summer camp serves students in the following age groups:

Ages 6 – 8

Ages 9 – 11

Ages 12 – 14

The cost to attend Culture Camp is $150/per week and this fee includes all field trips and activity fees.

The dates for the 1^st Session of Culture Camp will be June 25 – July 6, 2012 and the camp will run from 9am — 4pm. The Camp will be held at:

Capitol Hill Presbyterian
(201 4^th Street, SE).

The dates for the 2^nd Session will be July 9 – August 3 and the camp will run from 9am – 4pm. The 2^nd session of Culture Camp will be held at:

Two Rivers Public Charter School
(1227 4^th Street, NE).

Parents who register by May 1^st can save 10% on the camp fee. The registration deadline is June 6, 2012. Please contact Mr. Cotton for an application. For more information about Culture Camp, please visit: www.peacethruculture.org.

City Kids applications and Fun Day: April 21, 2012!

City Kids is currently accepting applications from 6^th and 7^th graders who are interested in an exciting summer opportunity!

City Kids offers extraordinary outdoor adventure experiences for little or no cost to eligible children living in the greater Washington, DC area.

City Kids programs take place primarily in the Maryland countryside and in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While participating in City Kids, students leave their familiar urban environment and discover the outdoors, often for the first time! By learning new skills, meeting new friends, and developing greater self-confidence, students are better able to succeed in building happy, healthy, and productive relationships. While at City Kids, students will go horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, rock climbing and fishing!

The application process for City Kids is slightly different this year as all applications must be completed and submitted by next Saturday, April 21 during the City Kids Fun Day! Fun Day! is mandatory for parents and guardians of all first-year (Ranger) City Kids students and for anyone interested in submitting an application to enroll for the Summer 2012 program.

During Fun Day!, all new Rangers and Ranger applicants will get the chance to meet each other as well as a few senior City Kids students (JETs) as they work together on fun challenges. During these activities, parents will receive a thorough introduction to City Kids as well as some important information about the summer. City Kids staff will provide an in-depth look at the experiences students have received over the years and will answer any questions parents and students have about the program.

The Fun Day! and Parent Orientation will be held at the Aquatic Resources Education Center from 11am – 2pm. The Aquatic Resources Education Center is located at:

Anacostia Park

1900 Anacostia Drive

Washington, DC 20020

There is ample free parking at the Center!

If you have any questions about the application (please contact Mr. Cotton for an application) or the upcoming Fun Day!, please contact:

Pete Broyles

Director of Afterschool Programs

(202) 488-0627, ext. 248 (office)

(202)590-6826 (cell)

Matt Hirschhorn

Program Coordinator

(202) 488-0627, ext.231 (office)

(202)465-6458 (cell)

Watershed Explorers Camp at the National Aquarium for rising 6th-8th graders!

The National Aquarium invites rising 6th-8th graders to apply to their Watershed Explorers Camp. The Watershed Explorers Camp is a week-long day camp that will introduce students to the dynamics of watersheds, from water chemistry to animal identification and human impact.

The camp will include three (3) days of field experience on the Anacostia River, including: a canoe trip, a boat trip, and wetland grass planting. Campers will also learn about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, how we impact it, and how we can protect it. There is not cost to attend the Watershed Explorers Cost as all materials, transportation, the canoe trip, and the boat trip are included in the program.

Students can select from two (2) week-long sessions: July 9-13 or July 23-27.

To apply to the Watershed Explorers Camp, students must:

Attend a Washington, DC public or public charter school;

Be enrolled in or entering grades 6-8
in September 2012;

Request a science teacher to complete the teacher recommendation form;

Be interested in biology, environmental science, or general science; and

Be covered by health insurance.

Applications are available online
and can be submitted to:

Watershed Explorers Camp

National Aquarium Education Department

14^th St. and Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20230

Applications must be postmarked by April 30, 2012.

Applications for the 2012 U.S. Space Camp program are available!

The Fish & Richardson U.S. Space Camp Scholarship is an opportunity for three (3) students from SEED Public Charter School to attend U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama from July 29 – August 3, 2012.

To attend, students must be between the ages of 12-14 during the dates that they would be at Space Camp.

The Fish & Richardson U.S. Space Camp Scholarship includes: 

Full tuition to U.S. Space Camp; 

Round trip air fare from Washington, DC to Huntsville, Alabama; 

Transportation to/from the airport in Huntsville, Alabama to Space Camp; 

$250 for expenses; and 

A U.S. Space Camp space suit.

To apply for a U.S. Space Camp scholarship, please contact Mr. Cotton. Applications must be submitted to Mr. Cotton by Thursday, April 26!