June 1 - 6, 2009

OurTown High School Leadership Institute...
is a one-week residential leadership institute for high school students of different races, cultures, and religions. OurTown is a place where you identify and address prejudices, examine stereotypes, challenges biases and take steps towards building a respectful, inclusive and understanding community.

At OurTown you will...
Interact with a diverse group of high school students from across Kansas. Explore issues of prejudice and discrimination. Share your life experiences and hear different world perspectives. Learn more about yourself and how to build an inclusive community. See the world in a different way.

Where:
OurTown is held at Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS. Students meet at Diversity Kansas in Wichita. Transportation to and from Diversity Kansas and BCC is provided.

Cost:
The OurTown High School Leadership Institute tuition is $350 per participant (financial assistance is available for those in need). A deposit of $25 is required to reserve your place at OurTown.

You Can Attend If...
You will be a high school sophomore, junior or senior as of fall of 2009 who is willing to expand your horizons.

You have an open mind and are emotionally capable of participating in a program designed to challenge your stereotypes, prejudices and perspectives.

OurTown is Unique Because...
It is recognized as a premier leadership institute in America. You will breakdown barriers and become friends with a diverse group of people. You will discuss your life experiences through group dialogue, situational exercises and activities.OurTown lets you be yourself.

Listen to a student describe their experience.

Different People....Common Ground

Printable Brochure and Registration Form (pdf format)