Be I loved the classes and building bonds with my classmates while we created our social venture project. Working on and developing a social enterprise was an incredible experience. One that will help me achieve my goals for the future. -Elizabeth A., Syosset NY BUSINESS/ ENTREPRENEURSHIP STANFORD JULY 02 JULY 22, 2017 PRICE: $5,995 + AIRFARE For students completing grades 9-12 PROGR SCHEDULE JULY 02 WELCOME TO STANFORD JULY 03 STUDENT ORIENTATION JULY 04 CELEBRATE THE FOURTH! JULY 08 SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTS JULY 09 GREAT ERICA THEME PARK JULY 15 BEACH TRIP JULY 16 SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTS JULY 20 & 21 PITCH COMPETITION JULY 21 FINAL DINNER & DANCE JULY 22 GOODBYE STANFORD Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford immerses students in the innovative start-up culture of the Bay Area, a community that is constantly engineering and refining solutions to some of the world s toughest problems. Be inspired to think creatively and discover the next big thing in the world of social enterprise. Students will design their own social venture to gain the experience to build an effective organization from the ground up. This program empowers young social entrepreneurs to leverage their resources and find creative solutions to key social issues in their communities and around the globe.
STANFORD 2017 AT A GLANCE LIVE IT Accommodations At Xanadu, rooms are traditional dormstyle, with single, double, and triple rooms available on single-gender halls with common space and bathrooms. Your roommate will be carefully selected using our housing questionnaire, taking into consideration age and geographic diversity. Student Life and Dining Outside of our residence hall there are sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, and plenty of grassy fields for both sports games and hanging out. Most students rent bikes to take advantage of Stanford s beautiful 8,000-acre campus. Bike rentals come complete with locks and helmets for safety. There are also numerous trails for running and biking. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Arrillaga Dining, where your meal card will give you access to full buffet-style dining options. Arrillaga offers a wide-range of meal options to accommodate almost all dietary restrictions and preferences. LEARN IT Program Focus Analyze some of the most pressing global 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 Stanford Activities When classes finish, it s 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 Bay Area. 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. SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTS X 2 GREAT ERICA THEME PARK SANTA CRUZ BEACH AND BOARDWALK 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 Xanadu features 24-hour security. Electronic keys are required to enter the building and keys are necessary to access individual bedrooms. Stanford 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 and campus security Electronic key pass required for entry into residence hall buildings and bedrooms Designated zone in which students can travel within Stanford/Palo Alto 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
STANFORD 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 both 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 as they develop their social ventures. Past speakers have included: FLYNN COLEMAN International human rights lawyer and CEO of Malena, a marketplace for ethical fashion products REGINA SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ Admissions officer at Global Citizen Year, a non-profit organization encouraging teens to take time between high school and college to travel, volunteer and gain global awareness Pitch Competition Guest Judges Guest judges attend the final venture pitch competition to provide project feedback and advice for the future. Past guest judges have included: VICTORIA WOO, PHD Founder of Human Catalyst, an online platform and business consultant helping employees design, own, and realize plans for growth within their companies. TERRY MANDEL Founder of BioMedLink, a company providing Healthcare, medical technology, and international development consulting
STANFORD 2017 MAP & POINTS OF INTEREST MAP & HIGHLIGHTS The city of Stanford is at your doorstep with myriad eating, shopping, arts and entertainment options. TO SEE Hoover Tower This 285-foot tower has spectacular views of San Francisco. Stanford Memorial Church The University s architectural crown jewel. Stanford Stadium This 50,000 seat stadium is home to the legendary Stanford Cardinal football team. TO DO Bike Rentals Stanford s beautiful 8,000-acre campus is best enjoyed and explored by bike. Stanford Shopping Center Located right next to campus, this shopping center is home to over 140 top-notch stores and restaurants. Candor Arts Center A fantastic art collection comprised of 24 galleries and a Rodin Sculpture Garden. TO EAT California Avenue Check out much-loved local shops and cafés nearby campus, as well as a Farmer s Market for local specialties and produce. Treehouse at Tresidder Student Union Head to this Stanford undergraduate favorite, located in the Student Union building, for pizza, burgers and more.
STANFORD 2017 CALENDAR JULY 2017 02 WELCOME TO STANFORD 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, wards celebration WEEKENDS 08/09 SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTS: PART 1 Start with a visit to Union Square, a modern shopping and dining mecca. Continue to Haight-Ashbury or The Haight birthplace of America s counter culture in the 1960 s GREAT ERICA THEME PARK Get ready for all day excitement at this combination theme and water park. With over 50 rides and attractions from which to choose, you will have a blast with your friends. 15/16 SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTS: PART 2 View the Golden Gate Bridge, head to Fisherman s Wharf for great food and shopping, then take a walk up Nob Hill for a view of the famous painted ladies of Postcard Row. SANTA CRUZ BEACH AND BOARDWALK Enjoy a day on the beach or at the classic Santa Cruz Boardwalk Amusement Park. 22 GOODBYE STANFORD Check out Airport shuttles Campus Departures