We’re gearing up for a summer of programming
Founding Forward is gearing up for a busy spring and summer season ahead with expanded student and teacher program offerings, a growing lineup of exciting speaker programs, ongoing work at our Valley Forge campus, and a driving commitment to the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan! The Scholarship Awards Dinner on May 21 will welcome in the 2025 scholars, awarding them almost a half million in scholarship aid.
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Teachers: Don’t let these summer professional development opportunities slip by – apply now!
From our new weekend summits to our critically acclaimed week-long seminars at the beautiful Liberty Hill complex, we have just the experience to recharge your batteries for the next school year.
Several programs have already been filled, so select an available program of your program of choice and apply today. Thanks to our generous donors, educators can attend for free, which includes program tuition and materials, room and board, historic site visits, and more. Participants will also receive a $150 stipend to help with travel expenses.
Our weekend workshops are ideal for educators with busy summer schedules, and the travel stipend makes it even easier to attend. Choose from one of several three-day programs that focus on the Declaration of Independence, making it especially timely for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years.
Get the inside perspective on our teacher programs
Educator and Founding Forward Director of Teacher Travel Programs Arch Hunter is an alumnus of our teacher programs. In this LinkedIn article, Arch shares the transformative impact that the experience had on him as a teacher, and how the programs have a career-long benefit for participants. If you are a teacher or just care about civic education, you’ll appreciate his insights.
No debate about it, the ability to present and defend an idea is a life skill
This summer, Founding Forward is presenting our first Debate & Leadership Institute for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students from across the nation to strengthen their debate skills and deepen civic knowledge. The ability to present and defend an idea and critically assess opposing viewpoints is a critical skill students will use throughout their education, their careers, and their lives. The program runs July 21-25 at our Valley Force campus. Apply today for this unique summer opportunity!
Let your middle schooler experience history like never before
We are holding our first-ever Summer Day Camp for rising 7th and 8th graders. Activities will run from 8:30am-4:30pm daily and include fun activities, outings, and creative challenges – plus learning in the footsteps of history. It’s everything youth expect from a summer day camp, plus the vital early lessons of civic engagement. Day Camp will run from July 28-August 1 at our Valley Forge campus. Register your student today to not miss the summer fun!
Founding Forward speaker program’s travel to Valley Forge with Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy
On May 6, historian Dr. Stephen Knott, author of the biography Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy, will share the insights he gained over a lifetime grappling with JFK’s legacy. By presenting the real President Kennedy – not the “Camelot myth” – Dr. Knott brings a fresh perspective on a presidency that left a lasting impact on the nation.
The program will be hosted in person at Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus, beginning with a reception with the author at 6:00pm followed by the program at 6:30. The program is free, but registration is required to attend.
If you can’t make it to Valley Forge, the program will be available along with our other speaker programs through Founding Forward’s YouTube channel beginning at 6:30pm the day of the program.
Can’t make May 6? Click here to view the rest of our exciting line-up of upcoming programs!
Make your gift today to impact tomorrow
To ensure a future rooted in liberty, we must improve civic literacy and engagement. Founding Forward’s newly Strategic Plan tackles that challenge head-on with transformational civic education experiences for teachers, students, and the community. Our goals are bold, but we’re committed to the hard work to make them attainable – with your support.
Please take a moment and make your tax-deductible gift to Founding Forward today. It’s a simple way to make a big difference.