Read the guidelines carefully before completing this application.

Students should work alone when completing this form. Follow the directions below and include all necessary application requirements by the deadline as soon as possible. Admission to the program is competitive and ongoing, until the class is filled with 20 deserving students:

Application Deadline: Ongoing – Applications will be reviewed and accepted based on the order of submission

Summer Nexus is searching for 20 students from diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to becoming leaders and serving their community. Now in its tenth year, Summer Nexus assembles motivated and energetic high school students from public and private schools for a crash course in leadership development.

Participants can:

Break out of their usual routine
Learn about themselves with new friends who will broaden their horizons
Gain new skills that will help them at home, at school, and in job hunting
Have new experiences that will expand their resume for job applications
Challenge themselves mentally, physically, and socially
Meet community leaders who model the way and are dedicated to making this region the best it can be
Grow and achieve their potential at school, in clubs, at sports and at home

Summer Nexus runs from August 4-10.

The program begins at 3:00 p.m. on the first day with an orientation and overnight retreat designed to build relationships and allow participants to step out of their comfort zones. Otherwise, students will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on each of the following days of the session. The program consists of a morning workshop, lunch with a community leader, afternoon leadership activity, and planning a community service project. Participants will engage in workshops that enhance skills in: public speaking, diversity awareness, conflict resolution, decision making, personal finance, and college preparation. On the last day, students will implement the community service project and then attend a graduation celebration with invited family and friends.

Complete the application and supplemental forms

Summer Nexus Application

Step 1 of 2

Applicant Name:
First Last
Preferred Name (if different):
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Home Phone:
Parent/Guardian Cell:
Student Cell:
Student Email (personal not school):
Parent/Guardian Email:
Gender:
Preferred Pronouns:

Please list your preferred pronouns - she/her, he/his, they/their or fill in
Race/Ethnicity:
Date of Birth
T-Shirt Size:
- S
- M
- L
- XL
- XXL
- Other

School you attend:
Grade (As of fall 2019):
Expected Graduation Year:
School Address:
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Name of School Advisor:
First Last
Phone
Email Address of School Advisor:
May we contact your advisor if more information is needed regarding your application?
- Yes
- No
Academic Honor - Briefly list or describe any scholastic or other honors you have received since the 7th grade.
Who referred you to this program?
Extracurricular, Personal and Volunteer Activities - List your extracurricular, personal, volunteer, and family activities and hobbies in order of their interest to you. Include specific events and/or major accomplishments such as musical instrument played, varsity letter earned, etc. To allow us to focus on the highlights of your activities, complete this section even if you intend to include a résumé.
Activity Grade Approximate Time Spent
Personal Statement - Summer Nexus is designed to bring together students from different backgrounds, schools, ethnicities, and unique perspectives to develop into future leaders. Write a short essay (500 words or less) describing what you could contribute and gain from this program.
Signature
Date
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Parent's Name
Parent’s Signature

Activity	Grade	Approximate Time Spent