Spring 2026 Program

  • Six (6) Weeks, beginning February 14 (except March 14)

  • Saturdays – 9:30–2:00pm

  • Location: Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania  and other community sites

Spring 2026 Program

  • Six (6) Weeks, beginning February 14 (except March 14)

  • Saturdays – 9:30–2:00pm

  • Location: Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania  and other community sites

Spring 2026 Program

  • Six (6) Weeks, beginning February 14 (except March 14)

  • Saturdays – 9:30–2:00pm

  • Location: Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania  and other community sites

Eligibility

High School Students in the Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties) and are:

  • Grades 10-12

  • Curious about leadership, government and public service

  • Ready to make a difference in their schools and community

  • Open to learning, growing, and leading with integrity

  • Applicants must provide a name and email of a teacher who will recommend them

* There is no cost to attend.

* Participants will receive a Certificate at the end of the program

Eligibility

High School Students in the Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties) and are:

  • Grades 10-12

  • Curious about leadership, government and public service

  • Ready to make a difference in their schools and community

  • Open to learning, growing, and leading with integrity

  • Applicants must provide a name and email of a teacher who will recommend them

* There is no cost to attend.

* Participants will receive a Certificate at the end of the program

Eligibility

High School Students in the Eastern District of PA (Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton Counties) and are:

  • Grades 10-12

  • Curious about leadership, government and public service

  • Ready to make a difference in their schools and community

  • Open to learning, growing, and leading with integrity

  • Applicants must provide a name and email of a teacher who will recommend them

* There is no cost to attend.

* Participants will receive a Certificate at the end of the program

Application Process

Applications are due: February 7, 2026

  • Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by: February 10, 2026

Applicants will need to confirm attendance by: February 12, 2026

Any questions or comments, please email Beth Specker

Application Process

Applications are due: February 7, 2026

  • Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by: February 10, 2026

Applicants will need to confirm attendance by: February 12, 2026

Any questions or comments, please email Beth Specker

Application Process

Applications are due: February 7, 2026

  • Applicants will be informed about their acceptance by: February 10, 2026

Applicants will need to confirm attendance by: February 12, 2026

Any questions or comments, please email Beth Specker

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All product names, logos, brands and other trademarks or images shown or mentioned are the property of the respective brand owners