WHAT IS THE NATIONAL Ye are the light of the world… Let LEADERSHIP COUNCIL: your light so shine before men, that • Four-year program for 8th–12th they may see your good works, grade Christian Scientists and glorify your Father which is in • Builds a community with heaven. supportive peers – Matt. 5:14 & 16 • Fosters spiritual growth, leadership skills and a desire to serve WHO: PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Current 8th grade students attending Sunday School. • Receive support from local CS Mentor • Attend annual All Class Retreat WHY BE PART OF NLC: • Take part in two-week summer experiences Learn and practice leadership skills, develop including: a service approach to life, and grow spiritually › Orientation summer at camp alongside your best friends. Through four years of › Adventure expedition summer experiences, regular class engagement, › International service trip and curriculum anchored in models that the Bible › Internship within the Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy provide, students gain the community desire, confidence and skill for inspired leadership. • Participate in the Congressional Award APPLICATION PROCESS: • Write for the Christian Science Publishing Society Students apply in the fall of their 8th grade year. • Do a Capstone Project Applications are available online August 10 and are due September 30. The process includes • Read the Christian Science Monitor and explore questions for the applicant, references, an praying for the world interview with NLC staff, and a final follow up COSTS: assignment. New classes will be announced the first week of November. Anticipated annual expenses include transportation and registration for the All Class Retreat and the summer experience. Sponsored in part by: No one should hesitate to apply for this program Daycroft School Foundation based on financial concerns. Assistance is available. PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS: • Leadership skills • Challenging adventures • Spiritual growth • Adult mentors • Service to humanity • Forever friendships QUESTIONS? [email protected] | 888.416.7348 x134 | DiscoveryBound.org/nlc DiscoveryBound is a year-round program for youth, adults, families and friends that offers inspiring recreational, leadership and service opportunities on local, regional, national and international levels. We provide an atmosphere where individuals experience Christian Science in action. – DiscoveryBound is a division of Adventure Unlimited –.