SuperCamp Application for SEEDLINGS Girls (Grades 1st-5th) at Philadelphia, PA 2019

SuperCamp Application for SEEDLINGS Girls (Grades 1st-5th) at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Submit your information on this page to apply for SuperCamp. Please download and read the Living the Guiding Principles below before completing the application. Several of the questions are related to the information in the document. *Required Field

This application is for the SuperGirls Society (SGS) and its intensive summer training program: SuperCamp.

SuperCamp is a family-focused leadership development program for black girls and their families. The SEEDLINGS SuperCamp is for black girls entering grades 1-5 in fall 2019.

If you are chosen to be a member of this community you are agreeing to support the mission of the GrassROOTS Community Foundation, work in collaboration with other caregivers and girls, and commit to creating a world where all girls grow up to be healthy women.

Acceptance Rate: SuperGirls Society is an exclusive experience for those who are willing to commit to civic change. We accept only 10 percent of all applicants.

Our work is organized around the Kemetic principles of Maat. Please review the details of how we live by and practice these principles daily.

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Living the Guiding Principles

I am applying for SEEDLINGS SuperCamp in the following city:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

About Caregiver:

Primary Caregiver Full Name

First

Last

Caregiver Street Address*

City*

State*

Postal Zip Code*

Country*

Caregiver Email*

Do you as a Caregiver have a Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter) account?*

Caregiver Social Media handle (FB, IG, Twitter)

Caregiver Phone*

Occupation*

About SuperGirls Society Candidate

Candidate’s Full Name

First

Last

Candidate’s School in Fall 2019*

Candidate’s Grade in Fall 2019*

Candidate’s Favorite Subject*

Candidate’s Least Favorite Subject*

Candidate’s Email

Candidate’s Phone

Do you as a Candidate have a Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter) account?

Candidates Social Media Handle (FB, IG, Twitter)

To be completed by SuperCamp candidate

Why are you interested in SuperCamp? (Send 60 sec video to info@grassrootscommunityfoundation.org)*

What does social justice mean to you? (3000 character max)*

Do you have a special talent that you would like to share with us?*

Please let us know if you have any learning challenges or needs that you would like to share with us. (100 words max)*

Please let us know your preferred learning style.*

To be completed by SuperCamp Caregiver(s):

Why are you interested in having your daughter be a SuperGirl?*

How you rate your trust for others:*

Highest level of education completed*

Are you a graduate of a HBCU or PWI?

What specialized skill or training you have that you wish to share with the SuperGirls Society community?*

What is your preferred and primary news source:*

If accepted your daughter’s picture will be share on the internet, do you have any objection? *

Please answer the following questions:

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of TRUTH. We make it a practice to speak truth and do the right thing even when no one is watching. What does TRUTH mean to you? (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of ORDER which reminds us to be strategic—that there are methods and approaches to problem solving and timing activities. How do you practice order? (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of BALANCE, we make sure we are using our resources wisely. We try not to do too much of one thing and not enough of the other. How do you practice balance (100 words or less)*

At GrassROOTS, we practice the principle of RECIPROCITY which means we share the good with others and we practice being grateful. Provide us an example of a time where you practiced reciprocity (200 words or less)*

If accepted will you AGREE to the following:*

YES

Participate in a weekly physical activity and share details with members of the community
Arrive to meetings on time or notify GCF of any absences
Read materials in a timely
Give up soda
Learn how to use social media for social good
Correspond frequently via email and WhatApp
Complete 40 hours of community service per year
Work closely with other members of the community
Pack healthy meals for your daughters
Read articles and share your knowledge and opinions with others
Attend and participate in monthly leadership development meetings with your daughter

Will you need financial aid? (Please complete financial aid application and submit ASAP)*

If Yes; Please provide an explanation:

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