- January 14, 2017–January 16, 2017
MLK Young Leaders Weekend is a three day Pre-College program retreat held in January around the day of celebration for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The weekend is designed to explore the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in effecting positive social change.
January 14-16, 2017
Apply
Now accepting applications for the 2017 MLK Young Leaders Weekend! Complete an application along with a release and waiver form.
Application form and enrollment fee due Friday, Nov. 18, 2016
Cost
A $40 enrollment fee is required with the application and waiver form.
The Program
This program is geared towards equipping young leaders to lead effectively in every aspect of their lives:
- In their local community/neighborhood
- In their high school
- In their church
- Among their peers and friends
- And, influencing the generation under them
Participants will spend 3 days living on Calvin’s campus with an approved Calvin student host. In addition, they will participate in a featured workshops, seminars, a community Service-Learning project, dorm life, campus fun, an inspirational movie, discussions and our annual Martin Luther King March on campus. And, at the completion of the program, parents are invited to join our staff in celebrating our young leaders in our celebration reception. If a student is interested in bettering their community, themselves and developing their leadership skills, then the MLK Weekend program is for them.
Who can apply? 9th – 12th graders of all ethnic backgrounds.
How to apply Complete the application above along with a release and waiver form.
Registration
The registration deadline has passed.