The Sandy Miller Metrotown Leadership Institute will be offered once in the
summer of 2023 during the following dates:

Monday, July 17 – Thursday, July 20, 2023 for rising 9th – 12th graders

Location for this session:

Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church (4001 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207)

Times for this session:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
*Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the program begins at 9 a.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Graduation from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

WHAT IS THE SANDY MILLER METROTOWN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE?

The OneJax Sandy Miller Metrotown Leadership Institute, named for the transformative leader of Metrotown, is a gathering of high school students, entering grades 9-12, who come together to explore options for living successfully in an increasingly diverse and inter-dependent world. At Sandy Miller Metrotown Leadership Institute, students share ideas and feelings, discover their own unique talents, experience a variety of perspectives on diversity issues, multicultural communication, religious traditions, and self-esteem. Participants create strategies for living and working with a multitude of differences. The goal of Sandy Miller Metrotown Leadership Institute is to promote respect and understanding among all people. This goal is achieved through small group discussions and workshops, creative and artistic expression, recreation, outdoor experiences, and personal reflection on our diverse community. Be prepared! When you’ve completed the Sandy Miller Metrotown Leadership Institute, you’ll see the world through a different lens and you will have made a lasting and positive difference in your own life, and in the lives of your new friends.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The delegate’s financial responsibility for the four days is a $100.00 Registration Fee. Lunch and snacks will be provided on all four days with dinner provided on Thursday. Insurance, educational and resource materials, and use of site facilities are covered through the generosity of our sponsors. Delegates are encouraged to contribute or find support for as much of the leadership program’s cost as possible.

Financial assistance is available based on need. No one will be prevented from attending because they cannot afford the registration fee. If participation depends upon receiving financial assistance, please check the financial assistance box on the application form. This information is necessary for processing and will be kept confidential.

Please email sel@rivercityscience.org if you are interested in registering.