2018 Metrotown Institute

Teen Diversity Leadership Program

June 18 – 21
Monday – Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Riverside Presbyterian Church

849 Park St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204

The OneJax Institute at the University of North Florida is now accepting applications
from teens entering grades 10 through 12 to participate in its Metrotown Institute, a
four-day program that promotes respect and understanding across the differences of
race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and ability.

Students must be referred to the program or endorsed by a sponsor such as a

parent, teacher, counselor, clergy or community leader. Students will be required to
complete an application to be considered.

The program is designed for 50 students, who will be considered on a first-come,

first-served basis. The registration fee is $150, which includes daily lunch and snacks
as well as dinner on the final night. Sponsors are encouraged to help students raise
money to cover the registration fee, although no one will be prevented from
participating due to an inability to pay.

Registration Fee: $150

Application and Consent Form

About Metrotown
The Metrotown Institute brings together high school students to explore living
successfully in an increasingly diverse and interdependent world. Participants will
share ideas and feelings; discover their own unique talents; and experience a variety
of perspectives on diversity issues, multicultural communications, religious traditions,
gender roles and self-esteem, while earning 35 community service hours for their
involvement. There will be small group discussions and workshops, creative and
artistic activities, outdoor experiences and personal reflection.

For additional information, please contact Deidre Lane at onejax.lane@unf.edu or

(904) 620-1529 or (904)620-5608.

www.onejax.org

Scholarships are available.