Be BUSINESS/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP I am extremely grateful for the experience and insight that our teachers gave us. I really enjoyed the process of learning how to analyze information and create solutions to a pressing social issue. - Caleb W., Bowie MD GEORGETOWN JULY 02 JULY 22, 2017 PRICE: $5,995 + AIRFARE For students completing grades 9-12 PROGR SCHEDULE JULY 2017 02 WELCOME TO GEORGETOWN 03 STUDENT ORIENTATION 04 CELEBRATE THE FOURTH! 08 WASHINGTON DC DAY 09 SIX FLAGS DC 15 BALTIMORE HARBOR 16 WASHINGTON DC DAY 20 & 21 PITCH COMPETITION 21 FINAL DINNER & DANCE 22 GOODBYE GEORGETOWN Social Entrepreneurship is the process by which citizens build or transform business institutions to advance solutions to social problems. Social Entrepreneurship at Georgetown introduces students to the vibrant culture of social change and its intersection with entrepreneurship in the United States. Washington DC is the place to find big solutions to big problems with the full weight of America s experience and resources to leverage. In DC, students will find the tools and skills they need to build their own social ventures from the ground-up on the campus of its most historic university.
GEORGETOWN 2017 AT A GLANCE LIVE IT Accommodations At Village C East, students are housed in double rooms on single-gender halls. Each bedroom has its own private bath and full air conditioning. Your roommate will be carefully selected using our housing questionnaire and taking into consideration age and geographic diversity. Student Life and Dining The residence hall is located near the popular Healey Center, home to the Bulldog Tavern, an on-campus restaurant, and great communal work spaces. All meals are provided as part of the program fee and full buffet-style dining is available during breakfast, lunch and dinner at Leo s, the university dining hall. The traditional, wood-paneled hall provides a great collegiate ambience and is a terrific place to catch up with friends. Athletics At Georgetown, students have full access to the Yates Field House, Georgetown s primary recreation facility, featuring an indoor pool, sports courts, a running track, fitness area and golf center. LEARN IT Program Focus Analyze some of the world s most pressing social concerns and discover how entrepreneurs from around the world have taken the initiative to address them. You will then create your own social venture and master the central concepts of social entrepreneurship. Faculty and Staff ALESSANDRA CLARÁ Consultant on mission-driven organizations in the DC metropolitan area. She is originally from El Salvador and has experience designing, leading and managing highimpact projects in Latin America, particularly in the fields of education and economic empowerment. She holds a MA in Social Enterprise from American University and a BS in Business from Johns Hopkins University. NICK BOEDICKER Founder and Managing Director of Strategic Good in Washington, DC. He has experience in project and program design, management, and evaluation in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the US. His past positions have included work in post-conflict recovery, community health, public education and awareness, disability, migrant and refugee populations, sustainable livelihoods, and design thinking. He holds a MA in Social Enterprise from American University and a BS in Business from Georgetown University. EXPLORE IT Georgetown Activities When classes finish, it is time to play. Summerfuel staff organizes exciting and active extracurricular options every day of the week, so there s always something to do between project planning sessions. PAST FAVORITES INCLUDE: Talent show, speed friending, basketball, scavenger hunt, movie nights, soccer, Summerfuel Olympics, karaoke, ultimate frisbee, trivia night, game shows, water wars, yoga, running club, hiking, swimming, tie-dye, henna tattoos. Included Excursions Summer weekends are meant for fun and we make sure that they help students make the most of their time in the nation s capital. All weekend trips are included in the program fee and are meant to build community and allow students time to enjoy the summer with friends. WASHINGTON DC ( X 2) SIX FLAGS BALTIMORE HARBOR SAFETY & SUPERVISION The safety, security and overall well-being of our students is paramount. We implement the following measures to ensure our students are well cared for and safe at all times. Security Village C has 24-hour security, with electronic key card access required for entry to both the front door of the residence hall, use of the elevator and floor access and a physical key required for access to individual bedrooms. Georgetown security is on 24-hour patrol and available to any student that may need assistance. Resident Advisors RAs are all rising college seniors or recent college graduates and are hired with the greatest care. RAs fill the role of mentors, supporting students academically and socially in order to make the program the best it can be. Each RA will work closely with a group of ten to eleven high school students. Full Supervision 1 to 8 residential staff to student ratio 24-hour dorm security Electronic key pass required for entry into residence hall buildings, elevators and bedrooms Designated zone in which students can travel within Georgetown Buddy system to ensure students never travel alone 11pm daily curfew and face-to-face check-in Zero tolerance for drug or alcohol use or bullying
GEORGETOWN 2017 CURRICULUM SPLE DAILY SCHEDULE 9:00 9:30 - BREAKFAST 9:30 12:00 - MORNING SEMINAR 12:00 1:00 - LUNCH 1:00 2:00 - FREE TIME 2:00 3:30 - AFTERNOON SEMINAR 3:30 6:00 - AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES 6:00 7:00 - DINNER 8:00 10:30 - EVENING EVENTS 11:00 - CHECK-IN CURRICULUM FOCUS - RESEARCH & DISCOVERY - OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS - MARKETING - FINANCE - SUSTAINABILITY & SCALABILITY THE VENTURE PROJECT While on program, students will be divided into social venture teams (three or four students per team) to brainstorm and create a viable social venture. Each team is challenged to select a community concern, whether local or global, and develop a solution that is environmentally sustainable, socially positive and financially feasible. The culmination of the three-week curriculum is the venture pitch competition, which is attended by the program community, as well as guest judges from the local entrepreneurial community. To be successful, teams must present a well-considered business plan and leverage their storytelling and public speaking skills. Past Projects Include: ALLEVIATE: A mobile app and service designed to help caregivers and patients of Alzheimer s disease better track their symptoms and care and creating a social network of support. THE QWERTY MOVEMENT: Focusing on high school dropout rates in the Bronx, NY, this venture improves access to technology by renting computers to students at very affordable rates from mobile computer trucks. EMPLOYNET: An online platform to connect jobseekers with the technology to be more effective during the job hunt. UNIBALON: A venture committed to manufacturing ethical soccer balls while providing manufacturing jobs to impoverished women in Honduras and reinvesting in education. Featured Guest Speakers Each summer, we invite local social entrepreneurs to share their expertise with students. Past speakers have included: CATE JOHNSON Strategy Manager at United Way Worldwide, an international network of organizations working towards strengthening communities. CERON GOVAN Founder of #LIVEDOPE movement, an organization inspiring young people to discover their passions and turn them into a way of life. Pitch Competition Judges Guest judges attend the final venture pitch competition to provide project feedback and advice for the future. Past guest judges have included: MARC CARR Founder of Social Solutions, a tech-based crowdsourcing solution to mitigate social issues, such as mass incarceration. ROHAN SURI A high school student and founder of Suri Labs, a company fighting epidemics with technology.
GEORGETOWN 2017 MAP & POINTS OF INTEREST MAP & HIGHLIGHTS Georgetown and greater DC are at your doorstep with myriad eating, shopping, arts and entertainment options. TO SEE Healy Hall The historic flagship building on Georgetown s main campus. The perfect Instagram-able location. Waterfront Park Wander along the paths by the river, or pack a picnic to enjoy on the River Steps. The iconic arching fountain at the park s entrance is perfect for cooling off. National Mall Home to the capital s iconic memorials, and its best photo ops. TO DO GUASFCU and The Corp Georgetown is the place for student entrepreneurs. The student center is home to both the largest student-run credit union and non-profit organization in the world. M Street The center of downtown and the place to go for all the shopping you could want, featuring both boutiques and national brands. Washington DC Visit the nation s most important landmarks, monuments and museums, and check out the diverse cultural events and booming culinary scene. TO EAT The Cupcakes Cupcakes are in no short supply in Georgetown. Try Baked & Wired, Sprinkles and (appropriately named) Georgetown Cupcake. The Tombs It doesn t get more Georgetown than this student and faculty haunt. Step right up for some great pub grub. Sweetgreen This local favorite turned national chain, founded by Georgetown alumni, is the place to go for super healthy and creative salads.
GEORGETOWN 2017 CALENDAR JULY 2017 02 HELLO GEORGETOWN Staff will welcome students at the airport and on campus throughout the day. Move in, unpack, and get ready for fun. MON TUES WED THURS FRI 03 04 05 06 07 ORIENTATION - Welcome Meeting What is Social Entrepreneurship? - Your Personal Pitch - Games - Orientation social - Session - Session - Session - Session ORIENTATION - Session - Session - Orientation dinner - Orientation Event - Session - Session - Fashion Show - Session - Session - Talent Show - Session - Session and events - Session - Session and events - Session - Session and events - Session - Session 10 11 12 13 14 - Session - Session - Mock Rock 17 18 19 20 21 - Session - Pitch competition - Session - Session - Session - Session - Program party - Campaign fair - Pitch competition - Final dinner & dance, awards celebration WEEKENDS 08/09 SIX FLAGS DC Spend the day at this fantastic Amusement and Water Park on the Mind Eraser, Double Trouble and Time Warp! EXPLORE DC DAY Home to the nation s most important landmarks, monuments and museums, it s easy to get lost in the splendor. DC is a fantastically diverse city with fantastic cultural sites and distinctive food. 15/16 BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR Just a short drive away, Baltimore s historic inner seaport is the perfect place to spend an afternoon on the water. EXPLORE DC DAY Head back into the heart of DC for a second round of museums, restaurants and shopping. It s your chance to experience everything that this dynamic city has to offer. 22 GOODBYE DC! Check out Airport shuttles Campus departures