THE CAM NEWTON FOUNDATION PRESENTS - A PROGRAM INVITING EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY & IGNITE SOCIAL CHANGE TOGETHER CHARLOTTE, NC & ...
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THE CAM NEWTON FOUNDATION PRESENTS
A PROGRAM INVITING EXCEPTIONAL YOUTH TO
EMBRACE DIVERSITY & IGNITE SOCIAL CHANGE TOGETHER
C H A R L O T T E , N C & AT L A N TA , G A
DECEMBER 2018 – APRIL 2019
P R O G R A M OV E RV I E W & T H E M E
The Cam Newton Foundation (CNF) G OA L S
recognizes the value of starting young, After completing the Un1ted As 1 program,
equipping youth with tools for working as a participants will be exposed to:
team and embracing diversity. As we look
to the future and the next generation of (1) W
orking together, embracing diversity,
world-changers, teaching these skills has and solving problems
the power to transform and alleviate many
of the societal problems we face today. (2) U
nderstanding the power of influence
and wielding it to impact social change
The CNF will launch the Un1ted As 1
program in Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA (3) N
avigating and discussing real issues in
in late 2018. (A pilot program was held in today’s society and seeing these issues as
Jan. 2018). This program will consist of a opportunities for positive change.
kickoff/orientation event (Late November/
December 2018) and 4-days of learning
and activities (one Saturday a month from
January – April 2019). The UA1 curriculum
TA R G E T A U D I E N C E
Youth from all backgrounds who are ready
is designed for 7th and 8th grade students.
and excited to change the world. We will be
The Charlotte and Atlanta programs will
looking for 60 7th and 8th grade students
take place simultaneously – 30 students
who are willing to embrace teamwork,
from each city. There will be opportunity
diversity, and discover their own power to
for cross-cultural learning – where the
enact social change. In total, thirty students
participants from different cities interact
from Charlotte, and thirty students from
and engage with each other.
Atlanta will be selected.
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LATE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
K I C KO F F & O R I E N TAT I O N
The kickoff and orientation will be a
“getting to know you” session featuring
Cam Newton and designed to get
participants excited and committed to
participation in the program. Parents/
guardians will also be invited to attend.
Based on Cam’s schedule, the kickoff
event will be held in Charlotte,
and the Atlanta participants will be
conferenced in via TBD technology.
PROGRAM SESSION 1 | JANUARY 2019
SCHEDULE E X P LO R I N G 1 ’ S S E L F &
E X P LO R I N G 1 A N OT H E R
– I ’ M U N 1 Q U E LY M E ,
YO U ’ R E U N 1 Q U E LY YO U
This opening session will focus
on identity and celebrating your
uniqueness, as well as similarities
with others. Through interactive
activities, participants will learn who
they are culturally and understand
the definition of culture. They will
explore the lens through which
they see the world and other people
and the implications. Additionally,
participants will explore differences
between themselves and others,
culturally speaking, and learn to
celebrate the diversity of their peers.
3SESSION 2 | FEBRUARY 2019
1NFLUENCERS &
1NFLUENCING
This session will focus on the concept
of popular culture and its impact.
Participants will explore Critical
Consumption and what it means to be
a critical consumer of media and the
power of asking “why?” to make sound
decisions about their engagement with
popular culture. Additionally, students
will explore how the relationship
between media, popular culture and
the influence in their daily lives impact
decision-making and use of time.
SESSION 3 | MARCH 2019
PROGRAM AC T 1 N G A S 1
The third session will be focused on
SCHEDULE putting it all together and practicing
working through differences being
a change agent in the community.
During this day, participants will
work through a method of problem-
solving and idea-sharing amongst
differences, explore community
problems and how they can use their
voices to affect change together.
SESSION 4 | APRIL 2019
CHANG1NG THE WORLD
Participants will learn to create a
plan and develop a storyboard that
will become their “capstone project.”
They will develop goals and set a vision
and plan for the future state they
see for themselves and the world.
4ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA &
A P P L I C AT I O N Q U E S T I O N S
OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS ELIGIBLE STUDENTS MUST:
Each applicant should respond to the following questions. All
responses must be typed and no more than 200 words per • Be in grades 7 and 8. (No grade 6 students).
question. Include your name, school and grade on each page.
• Be a student in good academic standing.
(1) W hy would you like to be a part of
this program? • Be willing to commit to attending the full
program dates and events (barring unforeseen
(2) D escribe what “Leadership” means to you. emergencies or illness). Kickoff and Saturday
program dates to be announced soon.
(3) W
hat are your strongest qualities? Share an
experience when you used these qualities as • Be willing and prepared to return
a leader or to solve a problem. to your school to share learnings
and have a desire to create positive
(4) D
escribe an area you would like to grow in change within your community.
that you would hope to develop and take
away from this leadership experience. • Be willing to fully participate with
an open mind and heart.
(5) I f asked to convince us of why you should be
selected to participate in this program, what
• Be willing to accept the challenge
would you say about yourself? and demonstrate leadership.
(6) How would your peers describe you?
• Provide two letters of recommendation
(7) W
hat is one thing that you’re proud of (one from a teacher and one from
about yourself that makes you unique someone in the community).
(or different)?
• Submit completed questions and
recommendation form.
5R E C O M M E N D AT I O N F O R M
NAME OF STUDENT APPLICANT: GRADE:
RECOMMENDER’S NAME: RELATION TO STUDENT:
RECOMMENDER’S EMAIL & PHONE NUMBER:
The above-named student is being considered for participation in the Cam Newton
Foundation Un1ted As 1 Program. In order to assess participation and selection eligibility,
please provide your feedback. Thank you.
Please rate the student using the STRONGLY STRONGLY
DISAGREE NEUTRAL AGREE
scale and provide comments below. DISAGREE AGREE
(1) T his student has a positive attitude.
(2) This student demonstrates
leadership potential.
(3) This student is responsible and
respectful.
(4) This student can take initiative and
has the ability to keep commitments/
meet deadlines.
(5) This student works well in groups.
(6) I have no reservations about
recommending this student for this
leadership program.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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