| National Leadership Academy will make an impact this coming June 2012 |
Step Up! Get Motivated! Be Inspired!
The National Leadership Academy (NLA) engages high school students in leadership training, service learning and civic engagement through participation in an intensive Summer Academy held in Lakewood, Colorado, just outside of Denver at Colorado Christian University this coming June 14-17, 2012.
Our vision is to create civic and service minded high school students by developing their leadership skills, inspiring purpose, and empowering them to make a difference. Students meet young leaders from around the county, hear nationally renowned leadership speakers, spend time serving the community and gain concrete and tangible leadership skills in the process.
Session Topics Include: Character Development, Social Etiquette, Global Awareness, Cultural Competence, College Preparation and Service Learning.
Experience and Development skills gained: Leadership & Influence, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Interpersonal, Assertiveness & Self Confidence, Empathy & Humility. Apply Today! NLA requires an application process. Students have to have completed one year of high school. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. A certain number of applications will be accepted after review. Limited space is available for NLA 2012.
Apply Today! National Leadership Academy requires an application and review process. Students have completed one year of high school. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. A certain number of applications will be accepted after review. Limited space is available. In order to apply, please visit the NLA portion of the website and then click apply. You can also request an application by emailing NLA at: joel@spauldingcompanies.com.
Kid's Challenge Teaches Leadership
Kid's Challenge teaches kids leadership through a fun packed day of beneficial activities. The program is for 3rd through 6th graders and is usually held for a 1/2 day at elementary schools. The day includes outstanding speakers, interactive leadership activities and exposure into a non-profit agency. It's a fantastic alternative to a day off from school and gives parents peice of mind that their son or daughter is in a safe environment gaining a unique experience. Please visit the Kid's Challenge pages on this website for more information.
Colorado Close Up 2012 Dates Set
Colorado Close Up 2012 is set for February 26-28, 2012. The session will be filling up soon so be sure to register your student leadership delegation. Colorado Close Up 2011 was held on February 27 - March 1, 2011 in downtown Denver. Over 85 middle and high schools students and fifteen teachers and administrators participated in the session. Students learned about our state's well being from Lt. Governor Joe Garcia at the opening dinner held at the Brown Palace Ballroom. They participated in a mock trail where they debated students rights with a supreme court judge and two practicing local layers. Students then spent time in the legislative branch of the state capitol getting a close up look into the process of passing a bill. They also were able to actively take part in a mock budget simulation presented by the state deputy director of budgeting. On the final morning, students enjoyed an intimate breakfast discussing issues with state representatives and senators. The completed the session by observing the court systems in downtown Denver. "This program took me into the world of politics and showed me the ways of my government. It made it clear to me to become more involved in my community and be heard, said Tim Johnson of Gilpin County High School.
Book'n Benefit supports National Leadership Academy & Kid's Challenge programs
The Book'n Benefit 2011 took place on Friday, December 9 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Covention Center in downtown Denver. We were honored to have Lee Cockerell from the Disney Institue as our special guest keynote speaker. The flyer for the event is below...
Be sure to SAVE THE DATE, Thursday, December 6, 2012 for the Book'n Benefit 2012. The event will feature Chester Elton author of New York Times bestselling books, 'The Carrot Principle' and 'The Orange Revolution.' We will post the event information in the coming weeks.
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