Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Jackson Hole Music Experience's Summer Rock Camp

Jackson Hole Music Experience (JHME) invites aspiring rock musicians of all ages to
register for Rock & Roll Camp 2009 at Colter Elementary School. Celebrating its fifth
year, Rock Camp is a highly popular multi-day program that helps young musicians
develop their musical skills in the context of a real rock band.

“Due to public demand, the world class clinicians, classes, and ensemble workshops that
the kids have enjoyed for the last four years will now be available to adult musicians for
the first time ever,” said JHME board member Andy Calder. In addition to launching the
adult program, Rock Camp 2009 has some great new features for the kids, including a
bigger and longer program for first time participants and a Rookie Program for younger
students. The week-long Rock Camp program will run from July 13-17, 2009. Call
307.733.3970 for more information.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Student Leadership Safari: Uganda, East Africa

You are invited to participate in a thought provoking and exciting summer adventure to East Africa. Known as the “Green Pearl of Africa,” Uganda is an extraordinary balance of culture wildlife and natural resources. Balancing the needs of people and preserving the natural environment is one of Africa’s greatest challenges.

As a volunteer, you will go “behind-the-scenes” to meet inspirational youth leaders committed to transforming their lives and their country. In addition, you will to learn about Africa’s magnificent endangered animals (elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, rhino, etc….) on safari in the lush Murchison Falls!

For more info, see Cheryl or:
http://www.foundationforgloballeadership.com/

Encounter India, Bringing Students Together

The Mahindra United World College of India (MUWCI) offers participants from around the world an opportunity to come together, work, learn, and experience India through one of the defining features of the College: The Community Interaction Program (CIP)
. This program builds relationships with our surrounding communities based on equity and the mutual sharing of experiences, knowledge, and energy.

This unique experience will be offered between June 28, 2009 and July 18, 2009. During their stay here, participants will have the chance to volunteer and work with various Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) which work in rural grassroots
development. There is also opportunity to travel within India and to discover its culture, hospitality and diversity.

More info at: http://www.muwci.net/triveni/summer.html