Summer Programs

2023 SUMMER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE HOSTED BY WARRIOR RETREAT AT BULL RUN

The 2023 Summer Leadership Challenge is a unique partnership between The 9:57 Project and Willing Warriors, and will be held from July 31 - August 4 at Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, located in Haymarket, Virginia. Our program for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will feature engaging workshops and interactive experiences led by veterans that highlight Courage, Resilience, Empowerment, Service, and Teamwork. With a focus on the incredible story of Flight 93 and showcasing the leadership talents of America's service members, this unforgettable program will give students the knowledge and skills that will equip them for authentic leadership in their community now and in the future.

tHE "sPIRIT OF 9:57"

Become inspired as you learn of the heroic actions of the passengers and crew aboard Flight 93 who took a stand in the face of danger. Their actions, at 9:57 AM on 9/11, demonstrated a spirit of courage, resilience, empowerment, service, and teamwork that forms the basis of the program's curriculum.

VETERAN MENTORSHIP

Receive small group mentoring from a team of American service members and hear of how their first-hand experience leading troops in combat abroad and in service of the United States at home is relevant to the challenges you face.

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Put your learning to use by crafting your own personal leadership challenge with the guidance of our staff. Your challenge acts as a springboard into authentic leadership in your community, giving you the opportunity to put ideas into action.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What age groups are eligible for the program?
The program is open to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.
What is the cost of the program?
The cost is $400 per student. This not only includes all materials and lunch each day but also includes an experiential learning trip to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA.
Are there financial aid/scholarship opportunities?
Yes. For all questions regarding financial aid and scholarships, please contact Sarah Ford at sarah.ford@willingwarriors.org.
Is there an application for this program?
There is an application which requires students to submit an essay on leadership. If you are interested, click here to apply. The first window for applying is between April 1 and April 30. The second window for applying is between May 1 and May 31.

What are the dates and times of the program?
The program will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from July 31 through August 4, 2023.
Where is the program located?
The program is located at Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. The address is 16013 Waterfall Rd, Haymarket, VA 20169.
What will students be doing on a daily basis?
Students will hear from engaging guest speakers and will participate in engaging workshops on leadership, service activities on the grounds of the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, reflective journaling, teambuilding games and activities, and will have the opportunity to travel to the Flight 93 National Memorial on the final day of the program.

SARAH FORD

Willing Warriors

PETER FINDLER

The 9:57 Project

SUMMER PROGRAMS