The two-week intensive leadership program will be held at Columbia University from July 20 to August 3, 2013. Through a highly selective application process, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! will accept female applicants who exhibit strong leadership qualities, high moral character, and excellent academic standing. Queens Camp participants are encouraged to triumph over new leadership development challenges together; to engage in service learning activities, to take an active role in the academic, art, life-skills, and college prep workshops; and to cultivate lasting friendships with their peers. The goal is to foster the participants’ intentional pursuit of excellence, integrity, self-discipline, and collective accountability so that they may be prepared to be sound leaders in their local community and informed global citizens. Deadline: April 29 - all applications must be postmarked and/or e-mailed by April 29, 2013. Click here to learn more: http://www.blackgirlsrockinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BLACK-GIRLS-ROCK-Queens-Camp-2013-Final.pdf