La Jolla Country Day students should register via LJCDS Summer Camp website, here.
With our unique itinerary of guest speakers, diplomacy simulations, group projects and supporting cultural enrichment activities, the Global Leadership Youth Program is ideal for high school students looking to increase their cultural understanding and global acumen, while building their resumes and connections with peers.
The weekly programs will include discussions with U.S. and international experts on key foreign policy topics, a diplomacy simulation, and cultural offerings. At the conclusion of each session, participants will earn a Certificate of Excellence in Global Leadership on the topic of the session. We will offer 3 sessions of summer programming from late-June through mid-July for high/upper school students.
Back for a fifth consecutive year, GLYP Summer 2024 will run for three weeks from late-June to July.
Students who complete all three modules of GLYP 2024 may be eligible to receive UC San Diego Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
The Global Leadership Youth Program will be offered as an in-person opportunity at UCSD Park & Market; 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101.
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GLYP Summer 2024 sessions will be held in week-long modules weekday mornings from 8:30 - 12:00 pm Pacific Time, and are open to High School students in the U.S. and abroad (entering grades 9 - 12). Students may register for one or more modules as suits their interests and availability.
Both paid and scholarship positions are limited.
Cost: $540 per week
Scholarships
SDDC strives to bring diverse cohorts of students together for each module of this program, and recognizes that cost should never be a barrier to participation in our programs. Thanks to our generous sponsors and funders, we are typically able to offer scholarships for students in need of financial assistance and/or who are underrepresented/underserved in their community.
Continuing Education Units
UCSD Continuing Education Units (CEUs) option offers non-credit-bearing, pre-college-level courses designed to provide an opportunity for students to explore academic interests or prepare for college admission. Courses may be transferable for secondary school credit at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students should discuss the transferability of individual courses with the registrar of their secondary school prior to enrolling. Upon registration, students will have the option to opt in for this credit option at no additional cost.
La Jolla Country Day Students
La Jolla Country Day students should register via LJCDS Summer Camp website, here. For questions and inquiries about earning LJCDS credit for your participation in GLYP 2024, please contact Jonathan Shulman, jshulman@ljcds.org
Introduction to International Relations: Peacebuilding in the 21st Century
June 24-28
Since the devastating World Wars of the 20th century, the world has witnessed a decline in interstate conflict, or war between countries. However, this “Long Peace” did not mean the world was spared the horrors of violent conflict and upheaval. Many of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century have occurred within the borders of individual countries in the form of civil wars, ethnic conflict and even genocide, resulting in substantial death, displacement, instability and in some cases a “failed state.” This module will examine such trends in International Relations, providing students with an understanding of global interactions between actors with different interests and ideas, and explore global strategies and efforts in Peacebuilding.
Since 1995, global leaders have met 26 times in an attempt to mitigate climate change. While some are lauding the global dedication to sustainable progress and longevity of the planet, others are lamenting the lack of aggressive goals and universal commitments. On the road to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), three things are clear: first, change is non-negotiable. Second, action needs to be taken—and fast--to keep the promise alive of limiting global warming temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Third, the planet's biggest advocates are not members of parliament, cabinet leaders or CEOs; they are sitting in classrooms around the world. In this module, students will learn about the important role we all have to play in ensuring a healthy planet. Greta Thunberg has made the stakes very clear to all of us: “You must take action. You must do the impossible. Because giving up is never an option.”
Environmental Sustainability: Cultivating Tomorrow in a Changing World
July 8 - 12
Human Rights at Home and Abroad: Exploring Universal Dignity
July 15 - 19
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on December 10th. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. When the General Assembly adopted the Declaration, it was proclaimed as a "common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations", towards which individuals and societies should "strive by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance".
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights sets out a broad range of fundamental rights and freedoms to which all of us are entitled. It guarantees the rights of every individual everywhere, without distinction based on nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, language, or any other status.
Although the Declaration is not a binding document, it inspired more than 60 human rights instruments which together constitute an international standard of human rights. Today the general consent of all United Nations Member States on the basic Human Rights laid down in the Declaration makes it even stronger and emphasizes the relevance of Human Rights in our daily lives.
By studying recent events and issues, students will connect the principles of the UDHR to modern challenges, such as refugee rights, LGBTQ+ rights, racial equality, and more. Students will explore avenues for activism and advocacy, encouraging them to engage in initiatives that promote and protect human rights within their own communities and on a broader scale.
Program Overview
Thank you to our partners at La Jolla Country Day School and UCSD Park and Market for your ongoing support, and enabling us to implement the Global Leadership Youth Program.
