to make friends, take risks and learn how to make good
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decisions and possibly shape the future of others.”
“Before I went to the Girls’ Leadership Institute, I thought leadership was about having control over a group of people. I found out that it was about decision-making, setting goals, working well in teams, communicating,
of the school year drew closer, I started to realize how much I would use the different skills that were taught at GLI. I will never forget what I learned at the Institute.”
“GLI was a wonderful summer experience that helped me find myself as a leader and I had a lot of fun at the same time. It was the highlight of my summer.”
“Going to the Girls’ Leadership Institute was a wonderful experience for me. I learned a lot about leadership and how I react in different situations. Participating in GLI has helped me greatly and I will never forget the experiences I had there and all the new friends I made.”
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listening to everyone’s ideas and getting things done. As the beginning
Girls’ Leadership Institute
AUGUST 2-6, 2010 KENT PLACE SCHOOL • SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY
H AV E A V I S I O N • TA K E R I S K S • M A K E D E C I S I O N S • G E T O R G A N I Z E D • R E S O LV E C O N F L I C T S • S E T G O A L S
“The Girls’ Leadership Institute was a great opportunity
APPLICATION:
DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE BECOME AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
Applications will not be considered complete without the following: • Application Form (see below) • Two Letters of Recommendation (signed and sealed) • Essays (see below)
CREATE YOUR OWN ACTION PLAN STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Please return all of the above in one envelope to: Kent Place School Girls’ Leadership Institute 42 Norwood Avenue Summit, NJ 07902-0308
ENGAGE IN SERVICE LEARNING IDENTIFY YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE INTERACT WITH CONTEMPORARY LEADERS TUITION:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
$800
Applicants must obtain two letters
For further information, please contact the Director of Summer Programs, Donna Ray, at (908) 273-0900, ext. 297. You may also download an application by visiting www.kentplace.org.
of recommendation, one of which
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
The Kent Place Girls’ Leadership Institute (GLI) is a unique opportunity for girls entering the seventh and eighth grades to explore their
FINANCIAL AID:
leadership potential and strengthen their personal confidence and
Please include a written statement
self-esteem. Each girl will discover and develop her own unique
for a need-based scholarship only.
leadership style through a broad range of hands-on activities. Participants will enjoy the challenges of a ropes course, serve in the community, work closely with high school mentors and interact with adult women who will share their personal and professional leadership journeys.
must be from a current teacher. The recommendations should identify
Student Name Student Address
the applicant’s responsibility, empathy, Student City, State, Zip Code
DEADLINE:
intellectual curiosity and leadership
March 1, 2010
qualities. Recommendation letters
Student E-mail Address
should be signed and sealed by
Home Telephone
the writer.
Current Grade
T-shirt Size
Current School Name Current School City and State
The Institute, a five day, four night residential progr am, takes place
Parent/Guardian Name(s) Parent/Guardian E-mail Address
on the beautiful 26-acre campus of Kent Place School in Summit.
Parent/Guardian Phone Number How did you hear about this program?
ESSAY: On a separate sheet, please answer the following thoughtfully: 1. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud, and how does it relate to the person you are? 2. What interests you about the Girls’ Leadership Institute?