People to People Moments

• Debate issues pertaining to the global community in a mock Model U.N., and learn to write a resolution
• Hear from significant leaders - past speakers include Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor, and Korey Irby, Secret Service agent
• Make friends with young leaders from all over the world

Enhance Your Education

• Explore memorials and museums in New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
• Discuss the importance of diplomacy and foreign service during an embassy visit
• Examine world economic policies
• Grow as a leader, set goals for your future, and discover how you can impact the global community

Day 1 – Welcome and Orientation in New York City!

• Registration
• Welcome barbecue
• Leadership group introductions
• Opening address

Day 2 – Model United Nations: New York City

• Assess your leadership skills
• Guest motivational speaker
• Model U.N. introduction
• Appointment at the United Nations
• United Nations speaker
• Student leadership meetings

Day 3 – A Diverse World, United

• Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
• Former World Trade Center and Wall Street
• Current global events discussion
• Student leadership meetings

Day 4 – Communication and Negotiation

• Conflict resolution and presentation skills
• Mock debates in small groups
• Guest speaker: Political perspectives
• Student leadership meetings

Day 5 – National Heritage: Washington, D.C.

• Travel to Washington, D.C.
• National Constitution Center
• Lunch in Philadelphia
• UN resolution preparation and research
• Student leadership meetings

Day 6 – Global Perspectives

• Foreign embassy appointment
• Discover careers in foreign service
• Dine “Around the World”
• Monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C.
• Student leadership meetings

Day 7 – Making a Difference

• Guest speaker: College admissions advisor
• Smithsonian Institution: Museum of American History
• Newseum
• Giving back: Community service project
• Student leadership meetings

Day 8 – Politics on Capitol Hill

• Holocaust Memorial Museum
• United States Capitol
• Global economy examination
• Student leadership meetings
• Negotiating Workshop

Day 9 – Model U.N. Simulation

• Final Model U.N. resolution presentations
• Credit evaluation with leader
• Closing celebration

Day 10 – Farewell and Departure From Washington, D.C.