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July 27 - August
3, forty-one diverse students from across the country came to the Washington DC area to be trained as LEADDers. Working with an exceptional faculty of educators and policy
experts, students explored the following issues in-depth:
- The First Amendment: The Free Exercise and Disestablishment of Religion
- America's Diverse Religious Traditions
- Appropriate Role of Religion in the Public Square
- How to Promote "Active Pluralism" in their Communities
The learning was complemented by a beautiful setting in the nation's capitol,
with free time for a Frisbee toss, volleyball and basketball and an opportunity for
students from diverse backgrounds to interact with each other.
During their academic and team-building sessions, LEADDers focus
on viable action plans to strengthen democracy and diversity within
their local communities. Click here to view some of LEADDers' action plans.
IF WE ARE TO PROTECT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, EVERY GENERATION must become informed, engaged citizens. Leadership Education Advancing Democracy and Diversity — LEADD — does that by nurturing and empowering high school aged students like you to become America ’s next generation of leaders. You will join engaged and aware young people from across the United States, representing a wide variety of faith traditions, for a week of leadership training, team building, and fun. Sponsored by The Interfaith Alliance Foundation, LEADD teaches you how to be knowledgeable and passionate advocates for religious liberty and the First Amendment.
 
LEADD PARTICIPANTS
spend a full day in Washington, DC, touring the Capitol and meeting with congressional staff. The afternoon is spent visiting historic destinations such as the , the Supreme Court, National Archives and the Jefferson, FDR and Lincoln Memorials.
AS A PARTICIPANT, YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH THE HISTORICAL GROUNDING AND SKILLS necessary to be a leader in the fight to protect religious liberty. Among the sessions you will participate in are:
| •How to organize diverse communities |
•Creating effective messages |
| •Networking |
•Strategic planning |
YOU WILL ALSO DELVE INTO ISSUES OF THE DAY INCLUDING:
| •Religious liberty |
•Prayer in school |
| •Religion in politics |
•The separation of church and state |
| 8:00 – 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 – 9:00 am |
Morning Circle |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am |
Team building on Outdoor Activities Course |
| 11:00 – 12:00 pm |
Small Group Presentations |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm |
Interfaith Circle and Sharing |
| 2:30 – 4:00 pm |
First Amendment Debate |
| 4:00 – 6:00 pm |
Outdoor Activities |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm |
Dinner |
| 7:00 – 9:30 pm |
Camp Fire, Movie Night, or Special Guest |
| 9:30 – 10:30 pm |
Cabin Meeting |
| 10:30 pm |
Lights Out |
YOUR CHILDREN'S SAFETY AND SECURITY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY.
Participants will be under the supervision of trained counselors, staff, and faculty at all times.
APPLICATIONS FOR LEADD 2008: Microsoft Word (167K) / PDF (151K) 2009 Applications will be posted in early 2009.
Contact
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with questions.
TUITION: $285 inclusive fee covers tuition, room and board. Limited scholarship and transportation assistance is available. See application for details. This is the third year of the LEADD program; its low cost is possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors. To help support this and other educational programs, please contact The Interfaith Alliance Foundation at 800.510.0969 or
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Donations to The Interfaith Alliance Foundation are fully tax-deductible.
 ABOUT THE NATIONAL 4-H YOUTH CONFERENCE CENTER
The National 4-H Youth Conference Center is one of the most modern, comfortable, and efficient residential-training facilities in the Washington, D.C., area. Opened in 1959, the Conference Center has been continuously expanded through generous support from corporate, foundation, and individual donors. It is the premier facility in the D.C. area focused specifically on youth.
Some great features of the Center include:
- Vibrant campus and amenities, a recreation room, cyber cafe, and all-you-can-eat dining, to name a few.
- Meeting facilities and A/V equipment.
- ADA-acceptable facility with access for people with disabilities.
- Outstanding civic education programs-Citizenship Washington Focus and Wonders of Washington-led by certified Washington , D.C., tour guides.
For more information visit www.4hcenter.org.
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LEADD 2008
