Mariposa Foundation Summer Scholars Program (Dominican

The Mariposa DR Foundation believes that educating and
empowering girls is the solution to ending generational
poverty all over the world. Families that are struggling to
survive in many communities will place a low value on
girls’ education and prioritize domestic responsibilities,
often keeping them out of school. When girls are not
in control of their lives or their futures, the cycle of
poverty continues. Girls are the most powerful force to
affect change, with the potential to bring their families
with them as they rise above the conditions they were
born into.
It is our responsibility to share this knowledge, our
work, and spread the word to everyone we can. Over
the next few years, The Mariposa Center for Girls in
Cabarete, Dominican Republic, will expand as a unique
learning institution where nonprofit leaders, educators,
activists, volunteers and girl champions will convene
and co-develop creative solutions to serve girls across
the globe.
Join us for a unique summer service program to re-imagine the space at The Mariposa Center for Girls and
create an interactive learning environment and visual journey into how girls have the unique power to change
the world. Program participants will play an integral role in creating the world’s first “Girl Museum”, by girls, for
girls and about girls; becoming trailblazers in the international girl movement.
During this 20-day program, groups of 5 girls and
a teacher from NCGS schools will volunteer during
our summer camp, an essential part of our holistic
programming for girls in our community.
Participants will work closely with their Mariposa
peers to research and design permanent, rotating,
and interactive exhibits that will form the Girl
Museum at the Mariposa Center for Girls in the
near future, attracting visitors from around the
world to learn about the world’s most powerful
force for change – girls.
Through hands-on work, excursions and
educational workshops with selected readings
and films, participants will become immersed in
Dominican culture, history and most importantly,
will play a critical role in helping to achieve the
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
that have put girls at the top of the agenda for the
next 15 years.
PROGRAM DETAILS
INCLUDES
WHEN?
SESSION A
June 12th-June 30th, 2016
SESSION B
July 10th-July 28th, 2016
WHERE?
Cabarete,
Dominican Republic.
COST?
US$ 3,750
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Safe group accommodations at The Hummingbird Cabarete
(http://www.hummingbirdcabarete.com), located right in the heart
of the local community
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All meals, purified drinking water
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Expert on ground local and international trip leaders
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24–hour security
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All ground transportation in the Dominican Republic
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Excursion fees
CAPACITY
25 Students and 5 Teachers per session
PROJECTS
GIRL MUSEUM EXHIBIT CREATION
Working in small groups with Mariposa girls,
participants will research and design exhibits for the
Mariposa Girl Museum that will educate visitors from
around the country and around the world about the
power of girls to end generational poverty.
SUMMER CAMP
Participants will volunteer at the Mariposa Summer
Camp, helping with programs such as reading,
swimming, math, English, sports, and more.
ADDITIONAL
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
EXCURSIONS
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Mirabal Museum in Salcedo, DR
Luperon Museum in Puerto Plata, DR
Playa Encuentro (surfing lessons)
La Boca (boat tour, where the river meets
the sea)
Tres Ceibas
(see rural life and tour organic cocoa farm)
Home visits
(to get to know Mariposa families)
El Batey
(migrant communities established through
the sugarcane industry)
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Spanish language immersion
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Create meaningful relationships and deep
connections to the community
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Opportunity to contribute to the first Girl
Museum in the world!
Mariposa and NCGS Summer Program 2016
Inaugural Scholars Application
NCGS member schools will have the opportunity to be part of the inaugural Mariposa Scholars Program,
an annual immersion experience centered around learning, leading, and reimagining the space at
The Mariposa Center for Girls in the Dominican Republic.
Mariposa will accept, on a rolling basis, cohorts of 5-10 students and 1-2 faculty from 4-8 schools.
General Information: Every individual applicant at each school must complete the information below.
1.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
2.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
3.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
4.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
5.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
6.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
7.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
8.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
9.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
10.
Name
Current Grade and GPA
Current Extracurricular Activities
Personal Statements: (Every individual from each school)
In no more than 300 words please express how you hope to grow personally through this experience and
what you individually will contribute to your cohort.
Cohort Statement: (One group statement per cohort)
Please include one statement from your cohort. In 500 words or less, tell us why your school would like to
be considered as a Mariposa Scholars Program Partner. Please include your cohort’s specific plans to
ensure a sustained commitment in your own school community so that the Mariposa Scholars mission
continues to be spread far and wide. Examples of sustained commitment include but are not limited to:
• Continued education within your school
• Student speeches and sharing within your school
• A broader campaign in your community to support Mariposa girls
• Social media campaigns to keep Mariposa mission front and center
Staff/Faculty Information: One staff or faculty member per school is included in the price for every five
students. Each school must send at least one staff or faculty member per five students. If a cohort has
more than five students, two staff or faculty must participate. Additional staff or faculty interested may
participate for a discounted price.
1.
Name, Title
Subject Area Expertise
Extracurricular Leadership,
Volunteer or Travel Experience
2.
Name, Title
Subject Area Expertise
Extracurricular Leadership,
Volunteer or Travel Experience
Head of School or Principal:
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