College, Adult, and Out of School Youth

Program Info & Forms

(English and Spanish)

Options:

Experience Program: 7 days
Power Program: 5 days
Onsite Training (customized)

The key objectives are:

To strengthen civic participation
To teach the skills and tools necessary for communicating effectively to elected officials at the national and local levels
To strengthen and enhance academic understanding
To develop leadership within developing communities
To increase self esteem

About The Experience in Democracy Method

The Experience in Democracy Leadership Program prides itself in teaching American civics by exposing participants to the inner workings of the national government, labor, and business organizations, combined with leadership training and academic enhancement.

Our program uses modules, workshops, and seminars designed to teach and enhance understanding of: Personal Power, the Political Process, and How Government Works; Leadership and Economic Advancement.

Observing, Developing Agendas, and Hands-on Experiential Learning

Students spend a full day developing personal and group agendas that they use to communicate to congressional representatives, as well as agency leaders. Agendas represent their community concerns and become their key focus of their week in Washington. Delegates spend a minimum of 2 days interacting and meeting with congressional representatives, US agencies, business, banking, and labor organizations.

Special Sessions

Reading, Writing, and Public Speaking are required as part of the curriculum Students prepare letters, agendas, and presentations in preparation for meetings with congressional representatives and US agency officials.

Exploring Mathematics and Science

EDLP partners with FDIC and other banking institutions in providing seminars and real world examples of how mathematics and science are used. Students engage in site visits such as the US Department of Agriculture Research Laboratories and the Air and Space Museum.

Financial Literacy

Working closely with federal agencies, banking, and community organizations to promote education in financial literacy and encouraging participants to become participants in mainstream banking and financial planning.

Health Education

BCLI Works closely with health educators and organizations to keep participants on the cutting edge of the latest developments in community health.

Also...

Bilingual Instruction Available: Workshops available in English and Spanish
Hands-on Meetings with Congress
Academic Skills Enhancement
Historic, Educational Tours and Performing Arts
Supplemental Emergency Medical Insurance up to $1000.00
Liability Insurance coverage up to 1 million dollar
Some Students are eligible to receive Credit (check with BCLI for details)
24-Hour Supervision

After Graduation

Program tracking and follow-up for graduates are done through e-newsletters, special mailings, youth council participation, conferences, and local networks. Graduates also pledge to participate in community projects and actively become involved in school and civic action.

Cost

All-Inclusive Program: Tuition, Room, Meals, Supplies, Tours and Transfers.