"The Summer Institute is a laboratory of hope!"
"Where students
Learn from the
Past to make a
difference in the
world today!"
About
Open to any incoming 9th Grader through exiting high school senior, the Summer Institute is a five day program designed for students who are interested in politics, history, or international relations. Providing its participants with the opportunity to hear human rights experts, historians, and advocates, the goal of the program is to inspire its students to have a positive impact on their communities, nation, and world. Featuring hands-on activities, discussions, and field trips, participants will get the inspiration, know-how, and network that will propel them to doing great things both now and in the future
Mission Statement
The Summer Institute is a non-denominational, non-partisan program designed to provide in-depth human rights education for local high school students and teachers. Whether it is through understanding the history of the Holocaust, contemporary genocide, or human rights issues, the goal of the Institute is to broaden and deepen the knowledge base of its students, so that they may in turn make a difference in their communities, nation, and world.
Goals
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To develop the knowledge and understanding necessary to actively involve themselves with issues of human rights and genocide prevention.
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To cultivate a sense of civic leadership necessary that is vital to our communities, nation, and world.
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To provide examples of past and current role models of people who have made a difference to inspire our students to do the same.
Why to get Involved
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Make new friends who share the same interests.
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Connect with internationally known human rights experts.
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Develop the leadership skills that will help you make a difference.
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Explore careers in human rights.
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Discover your passion for helping others.
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Learn how to change the world.
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Learn how you can make a difference in the world today!
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This upcoming year
Summer Institute 2015:
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Monday through Friday, July 6th-10th, 9AM-3PM at at the Erie 1 BOCES Center, 355 Harlem Road in West Seneca.
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