Students: Don’t forget about the Innovative Community Project! The deadline is July 26!
CHALLENGE:
Innovative Community Project
WHAT? STUDENTS GET A CHANCE TO COME UP WITH AN ORIGINAL COMMUNITY PROJECT
HOW?(RULES)
- 1 or more students can be involved in conceptualizing the idea (prize split between # of students) – Anyone may be involved in the implementation
- Each student involved must spend at least 8 hours implementing the project
- Students are encouraged to ask their mentors for guidance
- The project can help in any area: Environment, youth, seniors, disabled, animals, the arts, homeless, health, safety, leadership development…almost anything you can think of. And if you aren’t sure, just email us your questions (see below).
- Please be detailed in your project outline. Please include:
- Name of students involved
- Email & phone # of students involved
- Project description (1/2 page maximum) – Include specific place, date range you’d like to implement, # of people you will need, what you will do
- Why did you decide in this area (Environment, youth, etc.) & this project? (1/2 page max.)
- What is so innovative/creative/forward-thinking about your project? (1/2 page max.)
- Complete packet should be no more than 2 pages
# OF WINNERS & WHAT WILL THEY WIN? 3 projects will each win $1,000 scholarships towards college
WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY PROJECT IDEA? Submit the project (in a Word document) to program@ylc.net by Tuesday, 7/26/2011 (1 month from Conference).
**Please write in the Subject line: “Innovative Community Project”
IMPLEMENTING WINNING PROJECTS: The project should not be executed until it is submitted and approved by YLC, to ensure safety.
IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL: program@ylc.net (write in Subject line: “Innovative Community Project Question”)