Project Leadership: Grant County, Indiana

Thursday, August 18, 2011

It’s a back-to-school Splash Bash

With a new school year gearingup, opportunities are runningout to get out there and enjoyone last blast for the summer.Project Leadership participantsand their families are invited tothe fourth annual Back toSchool Splash Bash at Marion’sSplash House water park (2601South Adams St.).This event will be held on Sunday,August 28th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees will havethe opportunity to enjoy all ofthe water park’s features includingits multiple waterslides, TheBig Flush and the new wave pool.In addition to free park admission, the first 100 Project Leadership mentees to arrive at thepark will receive a backpack of school supplies to get the year started. Pizza and drinks willbe served at 7 p.m. with a brief welcome from Project Leadership.Mentoring program participants interested in attending this event are asked to RSVP by callingProject Leadership at (765) 651-0650.Project Leadership’s mentoring program serves all five of Grant County’s high schools. Communitymentors are paired with local Twenty-first Century Scholars to provide support throughthe high school years and guidance toward a post-secondary education. Grant CountyTwenty-first Century Scholars interested in becoming a Project Leadership mentee are encouragedto contact Project Leadership at the number above to schedule an interview andreceive their invitation to the Splash Bash.