Youth Leadership Program Packet
Requirements:
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Recommendation letter from someone other than a family member stating that you are
responsible, mature, etc.. May mention extracurricular activities that you’ve attended, awards
that you may have received, subjects that you excel in, or any other accomplishments within the
last 2 years.
Letter from Member who wants to be part of YLP stating WHY she wants to join the program
and what she feels would make her a suitable fit for it.
Signed parental/guardian permission to join the program
Ability to be committed to an eight week program
Punctuality – some trips require girls to be at the Girls Inc. center at certain times which could
include earlier hours that normally open. Please be aware of these times on certain dates to
make sure you can commit.
Maturity, respectfulness, and able to communicate well. – Girls will be representing all of Girls
Inc. when out of the center visiting local businesses, volunteering in the community and when
on field trips. We ask that girls who apply feel that they can be respectful, mature and able to
communicate efficiently pertaining to subject matters when representing us.
**Please be aware that this is NOT an intervention program… The Youth Leadership Program is
for girls who already possess excellent leadership skills and choose to use them. If your child is
immature, problematic, unable to communicate respectfully, or is simply uninterested in the
planned activities then we cannot accept her into the YLP program. If this is the case, our regular
summer program may better suit her in guiding her to obtaining and using these skills.
Initial to state that you’ve read and agree to these requirements.
Parent/Guardian
Member
Youth Leadership Program Description
YLP is designed for girls 11-15 who possess excellent leadership skills and want to put them to
good use over the summer. They will use their skills to be active helpers in our community and
to represent Girls Inc. when visiting local places. This program will help prepare girls to seek a
volunteer position within Girls Inc. or other opportunities once they are old enough.
Weekly Schedule:
Monday – Clean, Green Activities
Girls will learn how to make clean, green products from everyday items. These products are
environmentally safe and are non-toxic. This class also teaches budgeting skills as all products
made are cost-effective.
Tuesday – Women at Work
Girls will visit local places or have local working women visit them to talk about what they do
for work, why they chose the work that they do and the obstacles they may face as a woman
working in the field that they are in.
Wednesday – Community Awareness
Girls will reach out the community to volunteer in local places as needed. This will give girls job
training skills and can be an excellent resume input.
Thursday – Operation SMART
Op SMART is a Girls Inc. National Program that focuses on science and technology. Girls will be
conducting their own experiments, such as growing their own crystals and making invisible ink,
and then engaging in discussions on their projects.
Friday – Field Trip Day
This one is just for fun! Since the girls will be volunteering, representing Girls Inc. and
participating in educational classes, we would like to give them a little treat at the end of the
week. (please note that on our last week of summer programing, our YLP field trip day will be on
WEDNESDAY instead of Friday)
Daily:
When not engaged in these specific activities, the girls will be participating in team building
games, daily physical and nutritional education, and practicing a group talent for our 7 th week
talent show.
Youth Leadership Program
PARENT/GUARDIAN:
I hereby give
permission
Child’s Name
to be part of the 2013 Summer Youth Leadership Program. I understand that she must be committed to
this 8 WEEK program, be punctual when asked, and show excellent leadership skills throughout the
summer. I attest that she is mature, responsible, respectful and able to communicate well, henceforth
making her suitable for this program. I understand that if my child does not adhere to the YLP rules and
what is required of her then she may be asked to step down as a YLP member and only attend the
regular Girls Inc. Summer Programming.
MEMBER:
I
Member Name
agree to be committed to the 8 WEEK Summer Youth Leadership Program. I understand that this means
that I must be on time when asked, and show excellent leadership skills throughout the program. I feel
that I am mature, responsible, respectful and communicate well enough to be suitable for this program.
I understand that if I do not adhere to the YLP rules and what is required of me then I may be asked to
step down as a YLP member and only attend the regular Girls Inc. Summer Programming.
Signed,
Parent/Guardian Signature
Member Signature
Youth Leadership Program
Check List of Things Needed Before Becoming a YLP Member
Recommendation letter from someone OTHER than a family member.
Letter from member stating why she wants to be part of the program and what she feels
makes her suitable for the program.
Permission & commitment slip signed by a parent/guardian AND child.
Girls Inc. Membership Form (if not already a member)
Membership Payment ($25 if not already a member)
Summer Program Application
Summer Program Payment ($150)
** All items listed must be turned in completed with payment before the first week of our Summer
Program beginning June 3rd. Girls will be called the week before to be notified on what the procedure will
be for the first week.(specific trips, times to be at center, etc. )