All-Girls Middle School Scholars Leadership Program
An overnight weekend program for grades 6–8 at Santa Catalina School in Monterey, CA
May 2–4, 2025
Santa Catalina School, an all-girls boarding and day high school in Monterey, invites sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls to the Middle School Scholars Leadership Program. This tuition-free program is designed for girls who are interested in exploring, discovering, and deepening their passion for leadership and making a positive impact in their community. Participants will learn from expert faculty through experiential activities, be mentored by current Santa Catalina students, enjoy an off-campus excursion, and more! This is an exciting opportunity for girls to build leadership skills, connect with other passionate student leaders, and experience life in an all-girls boarding school setting.
Program Details
- Tuition: This is a tuition-free, all-inclusive program with housing, meals, snacks, and activities provided by Santa Catalina School for selected Middle School Scholars.
- Transportation: Santa Catalina School will provide a transportation option from the Bay Area to the program on Friday, May 2 (specific pick-up location TBD). Students must be picked up on campus on Sunday, May 4.
- Housing: Students will stay on the Santa Catalina School campus Friday and Saturday night in our student dormitories with another Middle School Scholar as a roommate.
- Activities: Students engage in experiential activities on and off-campus, and attend a Saturday evening performance of Santa Catalina’s spring musical.
- Sunday Pick-up: Pick-up is Sunday afternoon on campus. Parents are invited to lunch while students share their weekend experiences.
A detailed schedule will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
Learning Outcomes
- Create connections with student leaders across the country
- Identify personal leadership strengths
- Improve communication skills
- Participate in team design challenges
- Explore Santa Catalina School’s signature programs of marine ecology, engineering, and musical theatre
- Experience life in an all-girls boarding school setting
- Create a positive impact leadership plan for their home community
Who Should Apply?
- Current sixth, seventh, and eighth grade girls who are curious, caring, and eager to learn and lead
- Girls who are interested in problem-solving real-world issues
- Courageous and passionate girls who want to have a positive impact on their communities
- Girls who want to develop their leadership and communication skills
Application Dates and Details
- December 1: Applications open and available. Interested scholars must complete an application, including short answer questions. A recommendation letter is also required.
- January 31: Application deadline.
- February 19: Applicants notified of their acceptance. Upon acceptance, applicants must finalize registration and will receive a detailed information packet.
- March 1: Registration deadline for accepted applicants.
The first 50 applicants will receive a discount to attend Summer at Santa Catalina.
For questions and more information, please contact msscholars@santacatalina.org.