2012 Shelton Leadership Brochure

Celebrating 10 years of this one-week summer adventure for high school students.

July 15-20, 2012 East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

“The Shelton Challenge is designed to appeal to youth who are motivated to learn how to lead others. The Shelton Challenge is for those who aspire to make a difference for their family, community and nation.” ­—General H. Hugh Shelton

The Shelton Leadership Challenge The Shelton Leadership Challenge @ ECU is a one-week summer experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school. Shelton’s cornerstones of values-based leadership — honesty,

integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility — are the foundations of the experience. The core curriculum focuses on Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations, Social Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and

What Participants have said about this Program “When I first applied I was really scared. I was uncertain of where I was going and the people I would meet. It was only the beginning of a great adventure. I met so many great people and was even able to apply to go to the university.

Everyday when I feel scared I remember the risk I took and how it has helped me so much.”

- Aileen Rodriguez, Puerto Rico

Goal Setting.

2006 Shelton Challenge Graduate

“The Shelton Challenge has taught me that you cannot judge a book by its cover. ‘Leadership camp’ does not exactly sound like the most happening place to spend a week of your summer (let alone fun.) Although I, like most campers, left the camp with much more leadership knowledge, built new relationships (FACEBOOK!!! !), gained more confidence and an overall new attitude towards leaders hip” - Marques Wilson 2011 Shelton Challenge Graduate

s life changing.

“This experience wa the world It opened my eyes to around me.” insville, NC - Tyler Massey, Robb enge Graduate 2009 Shelton Chall

venture out a one week-long ad Challenge is not just ab on elt Sh the g din ten “At rney in ning of a life-long jou , it is rather the begin that ends at graduation a Shelton camper nt. My original week as me op vel de ip rsh de lea e. I personal and ts I have through colleg d me to reach the heigh ate tiv mo d an red we has empo !” d leader wherever I go nue to be a servant an nti co l wil d an am I know Carolina - Anna Patton, North e Graduate 2003 Shelton Challeng ck 2008 Leader of the Pa N.C. State University

Application Info Requirements of participants: Need to be a rising 9th to 12th grade student; GPA of 3.0 or better.

$575.00 total (includes deposit, lodging, meals, and program curriculum) $100.00 deposit toward total fee (non-refundable after application deadline) Scholarships may be available.

To obtain an application or for more information, please go to our website at www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership or contact Shelton Leadership Center

e

p

919.513.0148

f

919.513.4813

debbie_reno@ncsu.edu

Return the completed application to: The Shelton Challenge Shelton Leadership Center

By attending These Programs, Each Participant Will: 1. Participate in team-building activities focused on honesty,

in a local community.

5. Develop and practice skills related to self and team

2. Assess personal leadership skills and practice leading teammates daily.

3. Through teamwork, practice interpersonal skills, leadership

reflection to relate current experiences to future

Raleigh, NC 27695-7401

************ Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

applications, with the ultimate

(ADA) should contact the

intent of continuous character

Department for Disability

improvement.

styles, goal setting, how to motivate others, personal

223 McKimmon Center

4. Participate in a service project

integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility.

Campus Box 7401

6. Participate in planning fun night

presence and public speaking,

activities such as an ice cream

ethical decision making and

social, talent show, dance or

how to change behaviors.

game night, and more.

Support Services at least 48 hours prior to the event at 252-737-1016 (voice/TTY).

North Carolina State University

PAID

Shelton Leadership Center Box 7401 Raleigh, NC 27695-7401

Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage

Celebrating 10 years of this one-week summer adventure for high school students.

July 15-20, 2012

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

“The Shelton Challenge is designed to appeal to youth who are motivated to learn how to lead others. The Shelton Challenge is for those who aspire to make a difference for their family, community and nation.” ­—General H. Hugh Shelton