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Leadership Opportunities by Type
Program Type School or Company Name Grade Eligibility Geographic Location Cost Info Comments Website

Leadership Arlington Youth Program Rising 11th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost 350 - 500 Selected students visit local organizations and meet with local leaders. Opportunity to job shadow in a field relating to students' interests. Web

Operation Understanding DC Rising 11th & Up DC Free This program fosters interracial harmony and cooperation between African-American and Jewish youth. The application period is from Sept through Nov of each year. Interviews are typically the first week in December. Web

Spark the Wave
Various Free Spark the Wave empowers youth through educational programs to be great volunteers and community leaders. It is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Pennsylvania that primarily serves the Philadelphia and Washington, DC communities. Spark the Wave offers after-school and weekend seminars that provide an opportunity for middle and high school students to develop their skills in effective communication, leadership development, service learning, project planning and diversity awareness. Web

Virginia National Guard Youth Program
VA Out of Metro Area Cost $50 Please look to website for information in early 2011. (At time of this entry, the deadline has passed and all info has been removed from web.) Web
Academic Courses Alabama, University of Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $350 10-day residential program for rising seniors. Interact with college professors & Fortune 500 business people. Web
Academic Courses American University - School of International Service Rising 11th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $2300 Non-residential program. Study international diplomacy and relations with School of International Service (SIS) faculty. Cost includes three college credits, tuition, and weekday lunch. Web
Academic Courses Barnard College, Columbia University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1800 - $4800 Limited number of scholarships available. 1- 4 week residential sessions. (Tuition for commuters $1060-$3000.) Web
Academic Courses Brown University Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1946 - $9440 See website for session dates, costs. 1- 6 week courses for all HS students and 7 week courses for rising seniors, including Immersive Theatre Study, Summer Study Abroad, Intensive English, Leadership Institute. Limited financial aid available. Please check website for online courses in medicine, engineering and leadership as well. Web
Academic Courses Brown University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $3347 Variety of two-week courses covering topics in leadership. Residential and on-line options. Rolling deadline. Web
Academic Courses China Prep Rising 9th & Up Outside U.S. Cost $3,900 - $5,900 costs do not include airfare to China - travel as a group from NYC (est cost: $1,300). Fee discount if do multiple programs. Web
Academic Courses Duke University Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost varies Various programs in the US and overseas. Summer studies program for grades 9-10, Field Studies and Institute for grades 9-12 and Scholar Weekends for grades 9-11. Dates and costs vary. Financial Aid available for programs in the US. Web
Academic Courses Foundation for Teaching Economics Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $125 - $200 Various sites in the US including College of William and Mary. One-week program on economics and leadership. Free lodging, meals, and materials. Student pays a program fee ($125 - $200) and transportation to site. Web
Academic Courses Johns Hopkins University Rising 10th & Up MD Out of DC Metro Area Cost $3690 Three-week residential summer program for gifted high school students. Rigorous academic work with community service and hands-on field experiences designed to help young people develop the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on society. First session in Baltimore, MD. Second session in Berkeley, CA. Financial aid available. Web
Academic Courses Junior Statesman Foundation Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $500 - $4500 Summer school programs in government and politics. Four Locations: Georgetown, Princeton, Stanford and Beijing. Also Junior Statesmen Institutes/Symposia (shorter sessions and less expensive): UCLA, Stanford and Princeton. Scholarships available. Web
Academic Courses LeadAmerica
Other U.S. States Cost varies Lead America offers spring and summer conferences offering academic credit. Web
Academic Courses Northwestern University Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost varies Program offers honors and AP courses for academically talented students. Students may earn high school credit for courses successfully completed. Residential or commuter opportunities available. Also offers summer leadership opportunities at varying dates for a fee. Web
Academic Courses Norwich University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $50 Apply only if interested in attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Youth Leadership Conference held on March 26-28, 2010, application deadline March 12. One add'l challenge weeked session April 16-18, 2010. Web
Academic Courses Notre Dame, University of Rising 12th Other U.S. States Cost 175 Latino Community Leadership Seminar: "Hispanic students ...who want to challenge and develop their commitment to the Latino community." Seminar for African American Scholars: "Explore the rich historical, political and spiritual legacy of African American culture and delve into a variety of issues from Catholic Social Teaching, to the Challenges of Science; from Notre Dame in the Local Community to Notre Dame in Africa." Global Issues Seminar: "...identifies contemporary challenges to the establishment of justice and a sustainable peace in (the) world ". Web
Academic Courses Pennsylvania, Wharton School, University of Rising 11th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $5,400 For students who seek to learn about the integration of technological concepts and management principles. College credit earned. Develop a "go to market" plan for a high technology product idea and present the concept to a group of potential customers and distributors at a new product fair.
Visit relevant business enterprises.
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Academic Courses Pennsylvania, Wharton School, University of Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $5500 Summer institute for a select group of talented rising high school seniors who want to learn about all aspects of the business education and the business world. (Copy of official test score reports encouraged as part of application.) Web
Academic Courses Putney Student Travel Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost 4890 - 8490 Programs overseas in community service, language, learning and pre-college enrichment at Amherst and overseas. Cost and session dates vary. Web
Academic Courses Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rising 11th & Up Other U.S. States Free Includes transportation, accomodation, meals. Two week session in summer. Web
Academic Courses Saint Albans Rising 12th Greater DC Metro Area Cost $4000 - $5200 Four week program involving in-depth exploration of government, politics and public service. Financial aid is available. $25 application fee after 4/1/10. Web
Academic Courses Tufts University Rising 11th & Up Outside U.S. Cost $5140 College-level course on international relations in Tallories, France. Two recommendations and an essay to apply. Scholarships available ($500-$2,000) Web
Academic Courses U.S. Air Force Academy Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $350 30 programs. Fee includes uniforms, room and board, meals and supplies. Student provides their own transportation. Web
Academic Courses U.S. Military Academy Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $350 The program is primarily for those considering West Point as a college option; by applying to the seminar, students open an admission file at the Academy. Admission offered on rolling basis, Web
Admin and Operational Capital Area Food Bank
DC Free The Capital Area Food Bank has a branch in Lorton, VA. To make arrangements to volunteer with that branch please contact: Tom Carroll, 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 (703) 541-3063 ext. 14; FAX: (703) 541-0179 email: volunteerlorton@capitalareafoodbank.org Web
Camp AIU Insurance Company Rising 11th & Up Other U.S. States Free 10-day Japanese residential cross-cultural and educational exchange program at Princeton University. Free. Program also held in Japan for students who complete HSD program in US. Web
Camp American Youth Foundation
Other U.S. States Cost $590 Program for emerging leaders. Scholarships available. Develop leadership skills, personal and group effectiveness. Web
Camp Camp Rising Sun Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Free International group promoting commitment to service and leadership. Camp offers service projects, outdoor experience, artistic activities, etc. Students nominated by counselor. Web
Camp Duke University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1750 Fee includes housing, meals Web
Camp Future Leader Camp Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1625 Camp includes adventure training, survival training, team challenges and classroom instruction. Fee includes dorm room, meals, uniforms and all activities. Web
Camp Great Books Foundation Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1650 - $4650 One to three week sessions at Amherst College (MA), Stanford University (CA) in June and July 2010. Cost varies by program. Additional fees apply. A carefully selected group of outstanding students come together to take up the Great Conversation of classic literature, with a broad range of texts and an emphasis on timeless questions. Web
Camp Howard University Rising 9th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1360 - $2250 Six-week intensive program for 30 high achievers with expressed interest in health professions. National Achievement Scholars and high achieving math/science students encouraged to apply. Residential and non-res. programs available. Web
Camp Maryland, University of Rising 9th & Up MD Out of DC Metro Area Cost $50 2010 offerings: Session 1: Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering; Session 2: Aerospace Engineering. Two additional sessions to be scheduled possibly. Check website. $50 per session Web
Camp Norwich University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $1,625 Tuition includes dorm, meals, uniforms and activities. Two-week summer adventure camp which builds an understanding of small group leadership techniques, leadership ethics, teamwork, problem-solving and effective communication. Web
Camp PA School for Global Entrepreneurship (PGSE) at Lehigh Univerity 10th & 11th Other U.S. States Cost $2,950 Includes topics of entrepreneurship, globalization, team building, project management and leadership. Limited scholarship funding available. Web
Camp Running Start Rising 11th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Free Emphasis on public speaking and presentation, advocacy, persuasive writing, and campaigning, but girls do not need to be interested in politics to participate. Application available online Jan 1, 2010. Web
Camp Shenandoah University, Harry F. Byrd School of Business Rising 11th & Up VA Out of Metro Area Free Limited to 10 participants. Compete for $300 cash prize for business plan. No program being held in 2010. Web
Camp Yachad Inc Rising 10th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $350 - $400 Students spend a week building an accessibility ramp for a lower-income homeowner with disabilities. Web
Camp or Academic Courses Sidwell Friends School Rising 9th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost See "Summer Studies, Credit and Enrichment Courses" (US History, various math and science. Runs 6/22/10 to 7/31/10) and "Overnight Programs" (Note: Only one international program ran in 2010, runs 6/13/10-7/22/10) Cost varies. Web
Companion Holiday Project
Various Free Please see file for start up packet to help you organize a visit to people in nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions, primarily on holidays when many institutionalized people rarely have visitors. Web
Docent United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
DC Free Volunteer opportunities include: 1. Visitor Services Volunteer Representative - Volunteers help greet visitors, assist with flow of people in the museum, give museum and tourist information, distribute time passes, and welcome and orient groups. Must contribute one 4-hour shift every week or 1 six-hour shift every other weekend for a minimum of 3 months. 2. Learning Center Specialist - greet, engage, and educate visitors in the multimedia learning center. Must contribute 4 hour shift every week or a 6 hour shift every other weekend for a minimum of 3 months. 3. Educational Programs/Tour Guides - make public presentations and lead tours of museum. Must contribute at least 4 hours per week. 4. Behind the Scenes Volunteer - work throughout museum and off-site performing a number of jobs, from special projects and clerical work to research, translation, and transcription. Must contribute minimum of 12 hours per month. Apply online.
Application due 3/5/2010 for Spring Ambassador Program. Application info is included in the Holocaust Museum folder in the Career Center. Application package includes: application form, essay, photograph, and letter of recommendation from teacher, school administrator, or other sponsor. Send complete application package to James Fleming, Program Coordinator, Community and Leadership Programs, at the Museum address provided above. For more info, contact James Fleming at 202-488-6127. Fax: 202-314-7888; email jfleming@ushmm.org
Students may receive up to 100 hours of community-service credit when they successfully complete portions of the program. You will receive:
-- 30 hours for successfully completing the spring tour-guide training
-- 50 hours for volunteer work as a tour guide during the summer
-- 20 hours for work at your school for the Museum during the school year
Classes are as follows:
-- Orientation: Saturday, March 13, 10 AM - noon
-- Classes: Saturdays, March 20 - June 12, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
-- Graduation and family tours: Saturday, June 19, 9 AM - 1 PM
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Food Service Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale Rising 9th & Up Various Free The 2010 campaign will begin in March. Check website for fact sheet during March. Web
Internship or Research Bank of America Rising 11th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Salary 8-week paid summer internship with local non-profit organization. Includes all-expense paid week in Washington DC at Student Leadership Summit. Learn how nonprofits, government and business partner to create a positive impact in our communities. Web
Internship or Research Student Conservation Association Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost Work with natural, cultural resource management agencies e.g. National Park Service, US Forest Service. Teams of 6 to 8 students work together on conservation assignment. Students responsible for airfare and personal equipment. $25 nonrefundable application fee. Web
Internship or Research The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association Rising 12th Only Other U.S. States/Outside US Free Hamilton Leaders Academy is a fully-paid 4-year leadership program that includes week-long summer training in Seattle and in Guatemala. Students apply for the yearly Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award, a $500 or $250 cash scholarship. Top winners are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy. See website for application and further details. Web
Internship or Research Washington Workshops Foundation
Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1295 Six day program on government and politics. Also Washington Internship Experience, three to six week programs, 6/13/10-7/24/10, cost $3950-$7650. Web
Music City at Peace
DC Free Volunteers for the core program must be able to work with the program almost every Wednesday night and Saturday. Some other volunteer opportunities are available on an ad hoc basis. Programs seeks 13-19 year olds who are interested in using their ideas and creativity to promote community change. They accept young people with a wide range of academic achievement, personal histories, levels of artistic training and leadership skills. Auditions for its 2009-10 program were held on 9/19/2009, Additional auditions will be held in the Spring and Summer. Students must audition (sing and dance) and fill out a questionnaire. No preparation necessary for the audtion. Come in comfortable clothes and plan to be there about 1 & 1/2 hours. Web
Office Work American Red Cross
Fairfax Free See website for volunteer assessment, orientation schedules and volunteer opportunities. Web
Other Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel Rising 11th & Up Outside U.S. Free Students of Jewish background. Six week summer program involving travel to and study about the land and people of Isreal. Follow-up seminar in NYC in November. Web
Other Christopher Newport University Rising 12th & Up VA Out of Metro Area Cost $895 5 day residential program. The Institute seeks to prepare and empower high school students to lead and affect change in their schools and communities as students. Web
Other Claremont McKenna College Rising 11th Other U.S. States Cost $695 Students need to provide own transportation to Claremont, California. Cost includes food & lodging. Online application form available on website. Student must be nominated by school by March 19, 2010 deadline. Then, student's application due by 4/1/10. Web
Other Claremont McKenna College Rising 11th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $695 Students must be nominated by their schools to apply. Cost includes food and lodging but not transportation to Claremont, California. Contact TJ Career Center for online application password. Web
Other Enrichment Alley Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Comprehensive database search engine for finding educational enrichment opportunities for high school students for the summer and throughout the year anywhere in the US. Web
Other George Mason University Rising 12th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1885 The Washington Youth Summit on the Environment is a week-long residential program for rising high school seniors who have a demonstrated interest and leadership in conservation and the environment. The conference will focus on the future of the industry and developing leadership and management skills. Student will have a unique behind-the-scenes insight into the dynamic world of environmental science through experiential learning, guest lectures and networking opportunities with the leaders in the conservation community. Web
Other Lead America
Greater DC Metro Area Cost varies Various conferences, locations and session dates vary. Web
Other Leadership Greater Washington Rising 10th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $200 Tuition assistance is available. The program provides training and experience to aspriing leaders. Students meet once a month for six months. Web
Other Morehouse College Rising 11th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $400 Residential leadership program Limited to 30 male participants. Martin Luther King Jr. is a Morehouse College alumnus and students will visit the MLK Center for Nonviolent Social Change & the MLK Historic Monument. Web
Other National Student Leadership Conference Rising 10th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1695 - $2995 Career focused leadership conferences in 13 career areas. Held at various universities. College credit avail. Programs run JUN-AUG. Some need-based scholarships available. Web
Other National Young Leaders Conference Rising 9th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $2395 Students will examine the concept of leadership in the context of national and global issues. Tuition includes hotel housing, breakfasts and dinners. Check website for date scholarships application are due. Web
Other Operation Understanding DC 11th Greater DC Metro Area Free You must be an African-American or Jewish student in your junior year to apply. This is a year long program running from January of junior year to January of senior year for African-American or Jewish students. Some of the activities include speaking in public forums; leading diversity workshops; appearing on radio and TV shows; traveling to different areas of the state to gain an understanding of their cultures.This program fosters interracial harmony and cooperation between African-American and Jewish youth. The application period is from Sept through Nov of each year. Interviews are typically the first week in December. Web
Other Outward Bound USA Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $50 - $750 Outdoor nature adventure and service program. Web
Other Presidential Classroom for Young Americans Rising 10th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1525 - $1675 Leadership and Academic Program. Sponsored by the Alexandria Rotary Club--Some scholarships available. No programs in 2010. Web
Other PriceWaterhouseCoopers/Bryant University
Other U.S. States Free Gain important insights into accounting, leadership and how to apply for college. Minimum 3. 0 GPA and must have completed Algebra II. Housing included. Web
Other Rustic Pathways Rising 9th & Up
Cost $995 plus - up + airfare Travel program to various destinations around the world, see website. Programs available in several countries from June to August. Marine Science, outdoor adventure, sports, public/volunteer service also available. Web
Other Susquehanna University Rising 10th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $995 Students particiipate in a one-week simulated entrepreneurial experience in finance, banking, stock and bond markets, sales, advertising, and global trade concepts. Web
Other U.S. Coast Guard Academy Rising 12th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $350 Week-long introduction to the Coast Guard Academy. Sailing, military training, engineering, design competition. Scholarships available. Web
Other Virginia, University of Rising 11th & Up VA Out of Metro Area Cost $1625 Program pertaining to VA government, political and public policy challenges. Scholarship and financial aid available. Earn 3 UVA credits. Web
Other Windsor Mountain International Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost International travel and New England Adventure. Session dates and costs vary. Web
Paid Job Virginia State Parks Youth Corps Rising 9th & Up VA Out of Metro Area Stipend $500 Three week residential program working on park conservation and development projects at various parks. Students can choose session but not park. Web
Research Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council Rising 11th & Up Fairfax Free This job will provide the student opportunities to learn about a broad range of environmental issues that affect his or her local community and about the processes through which the local government addresses these issues. The student member will be able to vote on matters that come before the Council and therefore will have the opportunity to influence County Government actions.

If you are a sophomore or junior in good standing and are interested in serving as EQAC's student member during your junior or senior year, please see the Science Dept. Chair, Career Counselor, or Principal of your school for an application and further details.
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Service Opportunity Amigos de las Americas Washington DC Chapter Rising 11th & Up Outside U.S. Cost $5300 Must have completed at least 2 years of Spanish or an equivalent fluency level. Fee includes airfare, food, lodging and transportation. $2900 plus fundraising goal of $2400. Scholarships available. 5, 6 or 8 wks working on community health service projects in Latin America. Live with a local family. Web
Service Opportunity Fairfax County Park Authority Rising 9th & Up VA Out of Metro Area Cost Counselor-in-training program for Park Authority Rec-Pac Summer Camps. Students must attend an orientation at Poe Middle School in Annandale VA on June 19, 2010. $85 fee for orientation. Paid positions available for students 18 and older. Web
Service Opportunity Rochester Institute of Technology Rising 10th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Cost $175 On-line course containing six modules over a 9-week period. Begins June 14, 2010. Learn about leadership and communication styles, cultural leadership, sustainability and ethics. Web
Service Opportunity VISIONS Service Adventures Rising 9th & Up Other U.S. States Cost $3,550 - $5,600 Cross cultural service programs in U.S., Caribbean, Central America, South America and Vietnam. Three, four, or five week programs with start dates June through August. Cost excludes travel expenses. Web
Service Opportunity Youth Leadership Foundation Rising 11th & Up Greater DC Metro Area Free Request TJ Junior & Senior Boys to mentor 3rd-6th grade at-risk minority boys on Saturday mornings. Web
Special Events Assistant Colvin Run Mill
Great Falls Free
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Volunteer Action Without Borders
Various Hours: M-F 9AM - 5PM Web
Volunteer Alternative House
Various Free Alternative House, founded in 1972, provides support to at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, crisis intervention and neighborhood outreach. Site Locations: 2100 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182; Culmore Location: 6033 B Culmore Court, Falls Church and Annandale Location: 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA. Attend a Volunteer Orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities. Download Volunteer Application from website. Location: 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Contact info: Volunteer Program Associate, 703-506-9191, email: admin@thealternativehouse.org. Web
Volunteer City Year Washington, DC Rising 9th & Up DC Free A 2005 TJ grad had a wonderful experience as a City Year New Hampshire corp member, volunteering full time with them for a "gap year" after graduating TJ and before attending college. See Mrs. Kobick for more info on this opportunity. Applications are accepted during four cycles each year: Nov. 30, Feb. 15, April 15, and May 31. Web
Volunteer Friends of National Zoo
DC Free The zoo is currently recruiting for Keepers' Aides in the Amazonia exhibit and in the Kid's Farm. These are year-round, one day a week positions involving animal care for students 16 and older. See website for more information. Training day is on June 12, 2010 for the 2010 summer teen volunteer program. For more info, call 202-633-3025. Web
Volunteer Smithsonian Institution: National Air and Space Museum
Various Free Visitor Services recruits volunteers to work directly with visitors at the museum on the National Mall and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. If you would like to volunteer for Educational Services at the National Air and Space Museum, opportunities are available for Behind-the Scenes support of programs as well as working directly with visitors in the How Things Fly Gallery, Discovery Stations, and the Docent Program.
The Explainers program gives young adults (16+) a part-time paid work opportunity at the National Air and Space Museum. Explainers work at least two days each month during the school year (September to May) and up to four days during the summer. Explainers work weekend days as scheduled. Pay rate is competitive. Further information and applications are available on the website.
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Volunteer Sully Historic Site
Chantilly Free
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Volunteer Volunteer Fairfax Rising 9th & Up Various Free
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