From Vision to Action: Ignatian Leadership
A Summer in The Heights pre-college experience for students in grades 10–12.
This summer program invites high school students into a week of guided reflection, meaningful dialogue, and hands-on leadership development rooted in Ignatian principles. You’ll explore how to listen deeply—to yourself, to others, and to the needs of the world—and leave with a clarified sense of vocation and a concrete plan to lead with intention in your own community.
What to Expect
Practice Ignatian discernment through reflection, dialogue, and intentional action-planning—and leave with a clearer sense of how you're called to lead.
Who Will Thrive
This program is for students who enjoy asking big questions, reflecting on their values, and seeking deeper meaning in their experiences. It's especially suited for those who want to engage thoughtfully with their communities and grow in confidence, discernment, and leadership.
What You'll Study
Each day explores practical decision-making and discernment models, real-world examples of values-based leadership, and your own developing leadership style. Throughout the week, you'll design a project that responds to a real need in your school or local community.
How The Week Works
The week blends interactive workshops, guided reflection, and small-group discussion. You'll hear from JCU faculty, staff, and guest speakers in education, ministry, nonprofit work, and social innovation. Time is built in for individual reflection, mentorship, collaborative project work, and experiential activities both on and off campus.
Cost
Both options include the same seminars, discussions, and creative projects.
Day Student
- All seminars & sessions
- Lunch daily
- Guest talks & sessions
- On-campus housing
- Evening activities
Residential
- All seminars & sessions
- All meals included
- Guest talks & sessions
- On-campus housing (5 nights)
- Evening activities
How to Apply
You can easily apply by following the steps below. Need-based scholarships may be available; please indicate your interest on the application form.
- Complete the Summer in The Heights application form and indicate your interest in the Young Writers Workshop.
- Applications are due by Monday, March 16, 2026.
Program Director
Led by a JCU campus ministry leader dedicated to helping students grow in Ignatian discernment and purposeful leadership.
- Tomi Korsa — Assistant Director, Campus Ministry
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