Bcapteen Media Leadership Project About

Alumni Office Room 1W7 Chris LaCarrubba - Internship Coordinator [email protected] Isaac B. Honor – Internship Coordinator Assistant

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BCAP Teen Now accepting applications for BCAPteen, and summer jobs and internships. Early Bird Discount for Summer Camp ends Feb 28th! BCAPteen Media Leadership Project About

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is pleased to announce this exciting new program for Brooklyn teens and BCAP alumni. BCAPteen is a...

6-week, full-day program for teens ages 13-17, with a stipend.*

Teens become experts on the six BCAP partner institutions, while learning skills in new media, communications, and leadership. Our home base is BPL Central Library's beautiful new Shelby White and Leon Levy Information Commons learning lab. Only 20 spots are available this year, and teens must submit an application. Applicaton

Click here to download the application form and instructions. Applications will be accepted January 15th - April 1st.

Who Should Apply? Teens ages 13-17 with an interest in... • Learning about topics like photo, film, journalism, and new media • Exploring 6 awesome cultural institutions in the heart of Brooklyn • Being a leader for kids, peers, and the community • Setting goals for your future and achieving them • Being creative, having fun, and meeting teens from across the city • Committing to doing this for 6 weeks, Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm • Earning a stipend* (ages 14+ only)

Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at: [email protected] Alumni Office Room 1W7 Chris LaCarrubba - Internship Coordinator [email protected] Isaac B. Honor – Internship Coordinator Assistant

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Basic Info Dates: June 30th - August 8th, 2014

Plus...

• Orientation: Saturday, June 14 9am-3:30pm • Reunion / Video Release Party: Saturday, November 15 • BCAPteen runs concurrently with BCAP Summer Camp • Participants are expected to attend every day to earn their stipend

Time: 9am-3:30pm

• One-hour lunch break • Early drop-off 8-8:45am with a sibling in BCAP Summer Camp

Stipend: $300*

• Participants ages 14+ are eligible to earn a stipend totaling $300 contingent on excellent attendance. • Participants age 13 may participate in the program at no cost, but are not eligible for a stipend.

Location: BCAP Cultural Campus

• BCAPteen's Home Base is BPL Central Library's Info Commons Learning Lab, with rotating visits to our 5 other partner institutions: • Brooklyn Botanic Garden • Brooklyn Children's Museum • Brooklyn Museum • Prospect Park • Prospect Park Zoo

Staff & Educators

BCAPteen is coordinated and supervised by our BCAP Summer Camp Directors . Daily activities are facilitated by two experienced, talented, and FUN educators who specialize in media & communications, and working with teens. Participants will also interact with experts at our 6 partner institutions, representing a variety of departments and career paths.

BCAP staff educators participate in a week of specialized training, including health & safety, positive community-building, bullying prevention, disability inclusion and special needs, teambuilding strategies, curriculum development, and more. All staff undergo background and reference checks, and a selective application process.

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Want to work for BCAPteen? Check out our jobs and internships page .

Valuing Diversity

BCAP Adventures come from backgrounds as diverse as Brooklyn itself! We welcome teens from all cultures, economic backgrounds, and family structures. We believe that one of the best ways to learn about diversity is by building friendships with diverse groups of people. We build a sense of community centered on common interests, respect for differences, learning, and having fun!

A detailed program information packet will be available for download in March.

Our Partners

BCAP c/o BPL Youth Wing 10 Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11238 Email: [email protected] | Phone: (718) 230-2753 | Fax: (718) 230-2039

Important Note: If you are selected for the internship, please inform Mr. Honor IMMEDIATELY via email at: [email protected]

Application for BCAPteen Media Leadership Project 2014 Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program, Brooklyn Public Library

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: o Please type or neatly print in the requested information on the following pages. o Application must be completed by the teen. o Complete applications are due no later than 5pm on April 1st, 2014. o You can email or mail the completed application to BPL Central Library using the contact information at the bottom of the page. o If mailing, please postmark by March 20th. o Keep a copy of your application for your records.

REFERENCES o Please list two references and their contact information on page 4. These may be a teacher, coach, employer, or other similar adult. (No family or friends!)

RESUME (optional) o Attach a copy of your résumé along with your application o This can include work and volunteer experience, special programs you have participated in, awards, etc.

CONFIRMATION: Once your application has been received, you will receive an email or phone confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please call (718) 230-2753.

INTERVIEWS: Applicants will be notified via phone by April 7th whether you have been invited for an interview or declined. Interviews will take place on or around the week of spring break, April 14-22, at BPL Central Library. Up to 20 teens will be chosen to participate in the program.

KEEP THIS PAGE FOR YOUR RECORDS

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) | Brooklyn Public Library | 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 230-2753 | [email protected] | www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/bcap

Application for BCAPteen Media Leadership Project 2014 Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program, Brooklyn Public Library

BASIC INFO

Name: Today’s Date: / /

Age: Birthdate: / /

Current Grade: School:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Cell Phone: Home Phone:

Email:

CHECK ONE:  I will be 13 years old on or before June 30th, 2014 (junior participant, without stipend)  I will be 14-17 years old on or before June 30th, 2014 (with stipend)

Did you participate in BCAP Summer Camp as a kid?  Yes, I am a BCAP Summer Camp alumnus  No, it’s my first time doing a BCAP program

Have you visited any of our six partner institutions? Check all that apply.

Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn Botanic Garden Prospect Park Brooklyn Children’s Museum Prospect Park Zoo

List any programs or volunteering you have done at one of the places above:

PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

By signing below I give permission for my son/daughter to apply for BCAPteen Media Leadership Project at the Brooklyn Public Library. I have read the program description and understand that those who are accepted and choose to participate will be making a 6-week summer commitment. (9am-3:30pm Monday-Friday from June 30- August 8, 2014 plus an orientation on Saturday, June 14th.)

Parent Signature: Name:

Cell Phone: Home Phone:

How did you or your son/daughter find out about BCAPteen?

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) | Brooklyn Public Library | 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 230-2753 | [email protected] | www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/bcap

Application for BCAPteen Media Leadership Project 2014 Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program, Brooklyn Public Library

QUESTIONS 1) What are some of your greatest strengths?

2) What are some skills or attributes you would like to improve or learn more about?

3) If you could create any awesome event, activity, or exhibition for teens at one or more of our six partner institutions, what would it be?

4) Share 1-2 goals for your future. How do you think BCAPteen can help you achieve it?

5) Create your own short essay question, then answer it! (Creativity welcome.)

Question:

Answer:

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) | Brooklyn Public Library | 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 230-2753 | [email protected] | www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/bcap

Application for BCAPteen Media Leadership Project 2014 Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program, Brooklyn Public Library

REFERENCES

Please list two references who know you well, and can speak about your skills and strengths. For example, a teacher, coach, employer, or other similar adult. (No family or friends.) Ask them if you may list them as a reference before you write down their contact information.

Reference #1

Name:

How do you know this person?

Phone: Email:

Reference #2

Name:

How do you know this person?

Phone: Email:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION!

Please email to [email protected] by 5pm on April 1st

Or postmark by March 20th using the address below.

Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) | Brooklyn Public Library | 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (718) 230-2753 | [email protected] | www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/bcap