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Character and Leadership Education Through Golf
A week-long residential youth development program
The Students
Middle school students many of whom are economically, socially and academically at risk.
The Program
George Williams College of Aurora University in collaboration with First Tee Aurora has developed a unique program designed to provide a five day residential experience. The distinctive program brings together the game of golf with outdoor leadership training around the core values of the national First Tee program — honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, Responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Students are immersed in an environment where they are compelled to meet and work with peers and counselors as they experience a wide variety of skill building and leadership development activities. The framework for the daily schedule is golf.
The Instructors
Aurora University School of Experiential Leadership faculty and graduate students work in partnership with The First Tee of Aurora staff to coordinate programming for this collaboration. A PGA professional oversees the curriculum.
Typical Program Dates and Fees
Sunday through Friday in July or August
- Check-in at 4 p.m. on Sunday
- Check-out at 3 p.m. on Friday
$500 (includes all expenses except for transportation to and from George Williams College)
Sample Daily Schedule
- Morning
- values-centered golf instruction
- lunch
- Afternoon
- at least three holes of golf
- leadership program showcasing character curriculum
- recreational activities engaging character and leadership concepts
- dinner
Evening
- leadership and team-building activities
- free time and recreation
Friday Highlights
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- tournament
- awards ceremony
- cookout prior to 3:30 p.m. departure
Other Activities
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- campfires
- water carnival
- ice cream boat tour
Join Us
For more information, contact Eric Howden at 262-245-8535.
Learn more about arranging to send young people to the George Williams College of Aurora University for Character and Leadership Education Through Golf.
