WHO IS L.E.A.D. WITH PURPOSE?

LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Adaptability & Discipline) WITH PURPOSE is a 501c3 organization.

The Motto: Cultivating Leadership, Empowerment, Adaptability, and Discipline through Intentionality and Purpose
 
The Mission: To offer substantive programming, training, workshops, and opportunities which foster leadership, self-confidence, personal value, and progressive decision making.
 
The Method: L.E.A.D. With Purpose Academy teaches and enhances effective leadership skills, self-confidence, personal value, progressive decision making, effective goal setting, positive attitudes, healthy relationship building, and life skills through mentoring, training, social entrepreneurship, academic excellence, and community engagement.
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The Pillars: Leadership, Empowerment, Adaptability, and Discipline (LEAD).

ABOUT The L.E.A.D. WITH PURPOSE SUMMER YOUTH ACADEMY:

The Mission: The THEME for this summer's inaugural camp is "Endesha" which is the Swahili word for Drive/Steer/Guide.

Activities: Subject matter includes professional development, entrepreneurship, mindfulness, civic education, "crown" creativity, career & college exploration, lunch & learns, physical health, and more!  The camp concludes with presentations and a talent show.

The Targeted Audience: 12-16 year old girls

Cost: FREE. *With generous donations from Columbus partners, we are now offering the camp for FREE*

The Duration: July 1st, 2021 - July 30th, 2021.  A total of 20 participants will be selected. Selectees will be notified no later than June 17th.  A limited number of sponsorships exist. Financial hardship should not be a deterrent to participation.

The Daily Time Frame: 8:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday.  This is an in-person camp. COVID-19 protocols will be adhered to. Attendees are expected to attend EACH day of the camp. Some flexibility will be given to those participating in multiple activities. Participants cannot miss more than 5 days of camp.

The Primary Location: "The Destiny Center" at 1561 Old Leonard Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43219. Field trips will take place off site. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 15.