A Grand Classroom

NCGS Leadership Retreat to Grand Canyon coming up June 18-22

Five Foxcroft girls are taking advantage of an amazing leadership opportunity with the National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS) in an awe-inspiring location -- the Grand Canyon. Joining together at a leadership retreat with students from other NCGS schools, they will generate big ideas in a "Grand Classroom" while taking in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, and will hone their leadership skills and think about ways to incorporate them into the Foxcroft community.
While exploring their leadership styles, participants will examine what skills are most important for leadership and learn what type of leader they are through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) No-Doze Leadership Exercise. Maybe they’re a driver or relationship master, an analyst or a spontaneous motivator? Through these out-of-the-box exercises and activities that focus on communication and perception -- plus learning about other inspirational women leaders -- our girls will come home with a set of goals and a better understanding of their strengths as leaders.

In addition to the leadership component, girls will be able to take advantage of their time in Grand Canyon with some outdoor exploration. Highlights will include a guided tour of Antelope Canyon, a float trip down the Colorado River, a hike on the South Kaibab Trail, swimming at Slide Rock State Park and a sunset visit to Volcano Crater and Wupatki National Monuments.

We wish Chloe X. '17, Maddy G. '17, Emma S. '18, Melanie F. '18 and Amara B. '19 a wonderful time and extend our thanks in advance to faculty member Steve McCarty for accompanying the girls on their trip. Have a GRAND time!
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An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative STEM program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.