Teens on Purpose

The Personalized Leadership & Individual Development Program Application

Please take some time to thoughtfully answer the questions below. There are no “right” answers; we simply want to hear your honest thoughts, hopes, and perspectives.

After you submit your application, we’ll reach out to schedule a one-on-one conversation to explore whether PLAID is the best fit.

We can’t wait to learn more about you.

Let’s begin!

Teen's First Name

Teen's Last Name

Parent's First Name

Parent's Last Name

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Teen's School (Name & City)

Teen's Current Grade

TEEN QUESTIONS

1. What’s something you’ve been thinking about a lot lately? This could be a goal, a worry, a dream, or just something that’s been on your mind.

2. When do you feel most like yourself? Where are you, who are you with, or what are you doing?

3. What’s one thing you’d like to feel more confident about by the end of the program?

PARENT/GUARDIAN QUESTIONS

1. In a few sentences, tell us a little about your daughter in your own words. What makes her light up? What makes her unique?

2. Why does now feel like the right time for her to be in a program like PLAID?

3. Is there anything you’re hoping your daughter will get out of this experience? Confidence, connection, clarity, leadership skills, etc?

PROGRAM DETAILS

The Teens on Purpose PLAID Program is a 6-month personalized leadership and individual development program for 8th & 9th grade girls. The program focuses on the whole person and helps participants pursue individual areas of personal growth.

Teens on Purpose believes in the leadership of self and that we all have the ability to make a positive impact. The program begins with an assessment of strengths, values, influences and interests and then builds on this knowledge by setting and working toward related, passion-driven goals. The group meets six (6) times for three (3) hours at a time and includes two (2), private, one (1) hour coaching sessions.

Workshops and private coaching are led by Danielle McKay, Harvard University, and Jenni Masse, PhD Clinical Psychology.

The ideal candidate for PLAID is motivated, committed, open-minded and interested in developing their self-confidence.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Participants gain important skills around communication, relationship-building, decision-making, health and wellness and time management. Additionally, the program offers the following:

Individualized growth and development
Hands-on leadership experience
Group feedback and private coaching
Increased self-confidence and awareness
Supportive, like-minded peers
A completed passion project
Possible college essay material
A clearer picture of the future!

PROGRAM COMMITMENT

Over the course of 6-months, participants must attend all six (6) of the monthly three (3) hour workshops as well as two (2) private coaching sessions in order to successfully complete the program. Workshops takes place once a month in-person. Private coaching sessions are virtual.

LOCATION

Workshops will take place on Fridays and Sundays in Danville, CA.

INVESTMENT

The cost of the Teens on Purpose PLAID Program is $1500/participant * and includes the six (6) group workshops, two (2) private coaching sessions plus all program materials.

SESSION START DATE

Winter: January 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE **

Winter: January 1, 2026

* Some scholarships are available.

** Applicants must also complete a short virtual interview and will be notified within 2-weeks of their acceptance.