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 (2 students to a room) at Stockton University. There will be communal bathrooms with private shower stalls accessible to students on their assigned floor. 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. 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 medication.

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.

No. We ask all participants to be dropped off by a parent or guardian. If special arrangements need to be made, please contact info@torchleadershipacademy.org. If you know someone attending the program, feel free to carpool!

No! TORCH has had participants from Pennsylvania, New York, and even Tennessee! If you have questions as an out-of-state applicant, please reach out to info@torchleadershipacademy.org

Applications for TORCH 2026 will open January 2026! Join our email list to stay in the loop!