Riverside Military’s Summer Leadership Academy Dates Announced
Amanda Willis
The dates for Riverside Military Academy’s 2022 Summer Leadership Academy (SLA) are set, and applications are now being accepted.
SLA is a three-week summer program available to rising 6th through 12th grade students. The 2022 program offers two options: SLA (Co-Ed) with a focus on leadership and character development, communication, and competency; and SLA (Male Only), a military-style program designed to prepare students for military school or a future in the service.
While the two options vary in style and goals, either will help your student reach his or her full potential and develop leadership skills for a successful future.
Summer Leadership Academy (Co-Ed) is June 12 – July 1, 2022 and is open to male and female students who are rising 6ththrough 12thgraders. Activities are geared toward camaraderie, teamwork, morale, college preparation, and career options. Some anticipated activities include:
Classroom instruction with guest speakers
Leadership training and assessments
Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and hiking
Excursions to Medieval Times, team building centers, and a Federal Courtroom
Graduation ceremony (July 1, 2022)
Students willfinish the program by preparing an oral and written project presentation. Successful completion of the academy results in a half credit elective for high school.
The cost is $3,900 for domestic students and $4,500 for international students. SLA (Male Only) is July 10 – 30, 2022 and is offered to male students who have interest in a service academy, ROTC, or a secondary military school. While both academies are geared toward leadership development, students who enroll in the July Academy will receive a more structured experience, giving them a better understanding and preparation for service. Activities include:
Patrolling, rappelling, mountaineering, and digging foxholes
Whitewater rafting
Overnight trips to Ft. Benning and Camp Merrill
Service Academy Prep
Peer leadership opportunities
Daily PT and PT assessments
Tactical training (SQD and PLT) and evaluation
Field craft
Drill and ceremony
Graduation ceremony (July 30, 2022)
Participants will discuss and begin several entry requirements for ROTC or service academy including the application process, essay, and physicalfitness tests.
An added benefit of SLA (Male Only) to students entering Riverside Military Academy in the fall 2022 semester is the ROC (Recruit on Campus) cycle will be completed.
The cost is $4,376 for domestic and $4,990 for international.
Start your application now to secure your student's spot in Summer Leadership Academy. Deadline for applying is May 3, 2022 and availability is on afirst come,first serve basis. ### Riverside Military Academy (RMA), established in 1907, is one of the nation's premier all-boys college preparatory schools. RMA, serving young men in grades 6-12, is located in the city of Gainesville, GA, less than 60 miles from the heart of Atlanta.. Our distinctive military structure, academic rigor, as well as athletics, leadership, and character development programs enhance the overall educational experience while producing young men of character, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence.