Summer Leadership Academy for high school girls

A wonderful development opportunity for high school girls in your life! Application deadline has been extended to April 28th. Application is attached. Please email kbancks@powerplaynyc.org with questions! Thanks!

PowerPlay NYC SuperSTARS Leadership Academy
Girls have a lot on their plates these days--school, pressure from peers and big decisions ahead about college and careers. PowerPlay NYC helps you discover your strengths and have an awesome time while you’re at it. PowerPlay’s SuperSTARS Leadership Academy (SSLA) is a year-long youth development program that offers high school girls the chance to:

✓ develop body and mind through sports, healthy living activities and advisories
✓ deepen critical skills in writing, technology and networking for success
✓ build a portfolio of real-world work experience, service learning, mentorships, and prepare for college applications

The Leadership Academy runs Monday-Friday from July 7th until August 15th, 2014 and continues in the following school year (2014-15) for one to two days per month. Each participant is required to complete all three phases of the program: Intensive Leadership Academy, Mini-Internship and After-School Service Learning project. In return, SSLA graduates can expect to leave the program with: a resume, college essay draft, references, service learning credits and valuable insight on college and workforce success. Girls will be awarded a modest stipend in recognition of their success and hard work.

DATE: July 7th-Aug 15th, 2014; One to two days a month during the school year
LOCATION: To Be Determined
FEE: Full scholarships provided to all applicants

What you can expect...

● Sports and fitness programming
o Team sports skills – basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, track, fencing, boxing, golf, ultimate frisbee, swimming.
o Fitness activities – weight training, yoga, dance,

● Life skills trainingo Time management, verbal and written communications, nutrition, financial literacy, leadership training, resume/cover letter writing, computer skills.

● Workplace training
o Training as assistant coaches to younger girls in after-school sports programs
o “Dress for success”, office etiquette, phone skills, filing, office equipment use, project participation, interview skills and guest speakers from different industries share their insights into professional success

● College Preparation
o Review of the college application process, understanding academic and extracurricular requirements, how to think about selecting a college, researching scholarships and financial aid, visit to a college fair.

● Special Programs
o Field trips to pro basketball games, tennis matches, Row NY and corporate offices
o Group Projects – Newsletter, Video, Talk Show or Advocacy project.
o Symposium for High School Girls – One day event in life skills workshops, sports clinics and a networking luncheon with professional women.

● STARWorks Internshipso Mini-internships at various businesses, sports organizations, law firms, insurance companies, design companies, nonprofits, and with NYC Council Members