Students will spend the week at the Freedoms Foundation’s 75-acre campus, which includes dormitories, classrooms and dining facilities, all adjacent to the historic Valley Forge National Park. The program will provide students with the opportunity to explore issues that interest them while meeting and working with other students who are equally motivated and gifted.
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An exceptional leadership program designed to educate, inspire and prepare academically-motivated high school students…
Presented by the Freedoms Foundation, Service Learning in Public Policy is an advanced leadership development program for high school achievers who want to be catalysts for positive change in their world. The week-long program, which will be held August 4-9, 2019 at the Freedoms Foundation’s Valley Forge, PA campus, will include:
Award-Winning Curriculum
The program curriculum is based on Project Citizen, a national civics education program developed by the Center of Civic Education and funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Department of Education. This award-winning curriculum educates and empowers students so that they can monitor and engage students through active participation in their government.
Class Selection
Students are invited to attend the program through a nomination from their school (such as a teacher, guidance counselor or principal) or a community leader. Selections are based on the following criteria:
A Unique Learning & Living Experience
Students will spend the week at the Freedoms Foundation’s 75-acre campus, which includes dormitories, classrooms and dining facilities, all adjacent to the historic Valley Forge National Park. The program will provide students with the opportunity to explore issues that interest them while meeting and working with other students who are equally motivated and gifted.
Build Your Resume for College
Each student will receive a certificate verifying program participation. Students are strongly encouraged to list their conference participation on their college applications. Program staff will be willing to write letters of recommendation commensurate with the performance of the student.