The Summer Leadership Program (SLP) is designed to train high school students in the fundamentals of leadership. Originally held exclusively for Harvard Summer School students, the success of the initial program led to the expansion of this year’s program to allow highly motivated students from other schools to participate. The program targets incoming high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores who wish to enlarge their knowledge on leadership concepts and values.
The 2010 SLP will consist of two sessions taking place over two weekends and the curriculum will focus on educating and training high school students about leadership in business, public service, journalism and social enterprise. With sessions led by students from Harvard College, Business, and Law, the program will
* Teach students how to present themselves in a professional setting, from writing a resume to tips on interviewing;
* Introduce participants to real life business leaders in order to provide them with a view of the issues that leaders face everyday;
* Help develop and enhance the leadership skills necessary to thrive in high school and beyond through collaborative teamwork
This year, the SLP has expanded to take place over two weeks in order to allow participants to get a more comprehensiveerspective of all aspects of leadership training. The dates for the 2010 SLP are:
* Session One: July 17-July 18, 2010
* Session Two: July 24-July 25, 2010
The two-week program will culminate in a small leadership competition, where each group of 4-5 participants will be given a small project to work through and present to the judges at the end of the program. The winning prize will include Harvard Shop memorabilia, gift certificates to lunch, and the opportunity to intern for the HSA president for a day.
How to Register: The 2010 Summer Leadership Program has a $ 100 registration fee, which includes the cost of room reservations, lunches, and materials for participants. Please visit 2010Registration to register for the 2010 SLP. Once your registration has been accepted, you will be sent instructions on payment.The HSA Summer Leadership Program is open to all high school students. If financial constraints prevent you from participating in the program, please let us know, and arrangements can be made.
