We offer a Summer Program for Young People ages 14-17 in New York City
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For our young participants aged 14-17, our Summer Program offers a holistic blend of English language education and city exploration. With a focus on character development through our Core Values Model and the dynamic R.O.P.E. Program, our students reside comfortably at CCNY Towers, enjoying full room, board, and supervision.
What is the R.O.P.E. Program?
The Rites of Passage Experience allows young people to form lifelong connections. Young scholars will be challenged to build brotherhood, sisterhood and siblinghood. They will uncover personal stories diving into who they are and what their identities say about them as they add to their life definitions. Whether it be manhood, womanhood or personhood, understanding yourself will create connections to form bonds with others. The bonds that are created last a lifetime. The ultimate goal withinall of this growth is to establish critical thinkers and leaders. Compassionate, empathetic, decisive, strong leaders. Regardless of distance, your scholar will be challenged in these areas in a very short time tocreate understanding. Cultural, religious, spiritual, physical understanding and acceptance.
Holistic Language Education
Experience a comprehensive English language curriculum paired with real-world exploration
R.O.P.E. Program Integration
Engage in our R.O.P.E. Program for a unique blend of leadership and experiential learning
Weekly Program Starts:
Kick off each week on Sunday, from July 07 to July 28, 2024, for a transformative experience. Two-Week Recommendation: Opt for a fully immersive two-week stay to maximize the holistic benefits of our program
Summer Immersion in NYC
Dive into language learning while exploring iconic New York landmarks, fostering real-world language use. Create lasting unforgettable memories, forge new friendships, and develop life skills in the city that never sleeps
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ROPE - Right of Passage Themes
This is an outlined of the major themes, that are presented, and expanded from the 24 major themes, that are covered in a duration of 4 years. We welcome to have partnerships with establishment of this program fully for the entire four years in partner institutions
July 7th - July 14th, 2024
Mind, Body & Spirit & Leadership Development
Knowledge of spiritual practices from around the world, and identification of and greater confidence in their inner strengths and belief systems
Appreciation of the power of personal stories and of one’s own "story" Creation of an Oath of Dedication
Development of sense of responsibility for their larger communities
Development of leadership skills through ongoing opportunity to practice them
July 14 - July 21st, 2024
Sexism, Homophobia & Transphobia & Sexual Education & Responsibility
Awareness of the inherent sexist nature of the traditional American roles of men and women
Understanding of the definitions of sexism, homophobia, Transphobia and their connection to other forms of oppression
July 21 - July 28, 2024
Drugs & Substance Abuse
Knowledge about the increased risk for sexual assault and rape caused by exposure to drugs
Critical analysis of the use of various forms of media used to glamorize drug use and promote sales
Familiarity with statistics regarding incarceration rates of various populations due to drugs
July 28th - August 4th, 2024
Community Service & Responsibility
Development of public speaking and related communication skills
Development of a sense of responsibility to their communities and to the greater good
Students from the South Bronx Community Charter High School will join the Program in the afternoon for ROPE, and Social Programs as well as Trips on the Weekends.
THE TOWERS is an apartment-style residence hall on campus that will help you make the most of your college experience in an environment which encourages residents to explore opportunities academically, socially and culturally.
Cultural experiences
together with native speakers and residents of New York
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