TORCH 2025 APPLICATION!

Program Requirements & FAQs

Torch Leadership Academy is a four-day residential summer program from Saturday, July 19th through Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 for high-school students across New Jersey and surrounding regions. Our program helps students hone their skills and build upon their leadership potential. Participants will have opportunities to compete in teams, play games, and engage in interactive activities in ways they have never seen before. If you want to build connections with others, grow as an empathetic leader, and empower those around you, we highly encourage you to apply! Applications are due by May 31st!

We expect that 115 students will attend our summer program and strive to maintain a maximum 2:1 student-to-staff ratio to provide the best possible experience for participants. 

We believe in focusing on each student's individual growth.  High academic achievement, existing leadership roles, and resumes of experience are not necessary to apply to TORCH.  We seek students who are willing to learn and want to build skills to make an impact in their local communities.

​Our Selection Committee considers students' interest and desire to learn, equity and accessibility, and readiness for the next level when choosing participants for the program.

Questions? info@torchleadershipacademy.org

  • It costs ZERO dollars for all students to apply and attend Torch Leadership Academy (an experience valued at approximately $500). This is possible through our wonderful donors and sponsors!

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided during the program through the dining facilities of Stockton University and are fully paid for by TORCH. All dietary restrictions will be gathered and accommodated during the program acceptance process.

  • Students will reside overnight in on-campus dormitories, in apartment suite-style living at Stockton University. Housing assignments aim to encourage new connections while ensuring comfort. Housing preferences and requests will be gathered during the program acceptance process.

  • To participate, all students and a parent or legal guardian will need to fill out a packet of forms, which includes the Code of Student Conduct, Waiver and Release, Medical Release Form, and Housing Survey.

    Students needing medication during their stay at TORCH should document this in their Medical Release form. They will be responsible for administering their medication. These forms will be made available after applications close for TORCH, during the program acceptance process.

  • Students needing medication during their stay at TORCH should document this in their Medical Release form. They will be responsible for administering their own medication, as approved by a parent or legal guardian.

  • To expedite questions and concerns, we provide a recommended packing list for all students. We highly recommend comfortable clothing for summer weather and closed-toed shoes. We will send a full packing list during the program acceptance process. Students will receive a TORCH drawstring bag at registration.

  • Applications for TORCH 2025 are LIVE!

    Click this link to apply today! Selection decisions will happen by the end of May, so apply as soon as possible!