HMC Young Global Leaders Program

A unique and intensive 5-day program on leadership and creating future changemakers

Kingsway College School

KINGSWAY
College School

Harvard Model Congress

HARVARD
Model
Congress

About the Program

The 5-day program focuses on leadership development, creative problem-solving, and collaborative projects to address pressing challenges. High school participants engage in hands-on projects with measurable outcomes, gaining a comprehensive and immersive leadership experience. The curriculum also includes insights from Harvard college students, offering a glimpse into college life, guidance on admissions, and personal leadership anecdotes.

Program Details

Program Details

KCS Senior School ,Canada

June 24th - 28th, 2024

Program Fee for KCS Students: USD 725
Program Fee for students of other schools: USD 775

5 Days

Eligibility:
Group 1: Students entering grades 7 to 9
Group 2: Students entering grades 10 to 12

Students earn certificate from Harvard Model Congress

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Key Benefits for Students

Develop a robust problem-solving method by learning from dedicated mentors, validate solutions through data, cultivate lifelong mentor networks, enhance communication skills, and refine analytical creativity to brainstorm and implement practical solutions.

Mentor-Guided Problem Solving

Data-Driven Validation

LifeLong Networks

Enhanced Communication

About the Organization

Harvard Model Congress (HMC) at Harvard University stands as the world's largest congressional simulation conference, offering high school students an immersive and dynamic experience. With participation open to students from the United States and abroad, HMC presents a unique opportunity to engage in a realistic model congress simulation. The entire event is organized and run by our devoted team of Harvard undergraduates, ensuring a high-quality and impactful experience for all participants.

Program Schedule

The HMC Young Global Leaders Program by Harvard Model Congress is a transformative and intensive 5-day program on leadership and building future changemakers.

Day 1 : (9 am - 3 pm) Morning Session
  1. Welcome and Introduction to the Program
  2. Icebreaker Activities to Get to Know Each Other
  3. Workshop: Developing Leadership Skills
Lunch Break and Networking with Student Mentors
Afternoon Session
  1. Workshop: Communication Skills and Public Speaking
  2. Small Group Discussions on Leadership Qualities and Traits
  3. Identifying World Issues Strategically
  4. Team Building Activities and Leadership Exercises
  5. Reflection
Day 2 : (9 am - 3 pm) Morning Session
  1. Workshop: Leading with Purpose and Vision
  2. Reflection and Discussion
  3. Workshop: Problem Solving and Decision Making
  4. Developing a Plan to Solve Global Challenges (Group work)
Lunch Break and Networking with Student Mentors
Afternoon Session
  1. Workshop: Time Management and Productivity
  2. Small Group Projects on Developing Leadership Plans
  3. Working on the Plan for Global Challenges (Group work)
  4. Team Building Activities and Leadership Exercises
  5. Reflection
Day 3 : (9 am - 3 pm) Morning Session
  1. Workshop: Leading with Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
  2. Small Group Discussions and Exercises on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  3. Determining Impact of Challenge Identified (Group work)
Lunch Break and Networking with Student Mentors
Afternoon Session
  1. Workshop: Networking and Building Relationships
  2. Small Group Presentations and Discussion on Project about Global Issue
  3. Team Building Activities and Leadership Exercises
  4. Reflection
Day 4 : (9 am - 3 pm) Morning Session
  1. Workshop: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  2. Small Group Discussions and Exercises on Creativity and Innovation
  3. Plan Ingenuity; an Exercise in Case Studies
Lunch Break and Networking with Student Mentors
Afternoon Session
  1. Workshop: Global Citizenship and Social Responsibility
  2. Small Group Discussions and Exercises on Social Change and Advocacy
  3. Why Leaders Matter: Group Debate
  4. Reflection
Day 5 : (9 am - 3 pm) Morning Session
  1. Group Discussion on Leading in the 21st Century
  2. Workshop: Building Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
  3. Small Group Discussions and Exercises on Personal Leadership & Growth
  4. Why Leaders Matter: Final Project Revisions
Lunch Break and Networking with Student Mentors
Afternoon Session
  1. College Admissions Mentor Panel
  2. Building Portfolio and Resumes, and Applying to Ivy
  3. Final Presentations and Feedback

Meet Mentors of Harvard Model Congress

Matt, a junior in Eliot House, studies Applied Mathematics, Economics, and Environmental Science. He previously served as the Secretariat for Harvard Student Agencies MUN and is currently the Senate President in Harvard Model Congress. Additionally, he works as a legislative director in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During his senior year of high school, Matt was elected to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, representing over 954,000 students. He spoke at education conferences, was published in a national policy journal, and enjoys playing board games and drums in his free time.

Matt Tibbitts Senior Member, HMC Team

Adrián is a sophomore in Pforzheimer House, studying Social Studies. He currently sits on the board of Harvard Model Congress’s Boston conference and was previously a board member for their San Francisco branch. When he’s not doing model congress, Adrián teaches speech and debate to middle schoolers and has worked alongside the Institute of Politics to advise the city of Cambridge on urban agriculture initiatives. In his free time, he writes poetry, reads fiction, and maintains a daily journal

Adrián Muñoz Krans HMC Team

Nahla is a sophomore at Harvard. She hopes to study Government and Educational Studies and work in education policy after graduating. When she’s not working with Harvard Model Congress, you can probably find her rehearsing with Expressions (the hip-hop dance group), teaching 5th graders about civic engagement with the CIVICS program, or organizing events for the Institute of Politics.

Nahla Owens HMC Team

Ryan is a sophomore at Harvard from Irvine, California studying Social Studies with a secondary in educational studies. Along with his role in HMC San Francisco, Ryan serves as the Director of Operations for Harvard Model Congress Boston. Outside of HMC, he enjoys teaching civics to fifth graders, film photography, and finding the best iced coffee in Boston.

Ryan Jung HMC Team

Join us for a transformative week, crafting solutions and leadership with Harvard Model Congress.