Reach for Excellence Scholars
Summer Mentoring Golf Clinic
A proposed summer clinic experience designed to introduce scholars to golf through encouragement, mentorship, confidence-building, and positive exposure to the game.
Clinic Purpose
This summer mentoring clinic is intended to provide Reach for Excellence scholars with a welcoming introduction to golf while also creating space for encouragement, mentorship, life-skill development, and confidence-building.
Golf Exposure
- Introduction to putting, chipping, and full swing basics
- Golf terminology and etiquette
- Comfort in a golf environment
Mentoring Focus
- Encouragement and confidence-building
- Positive adult interaction
- Leadership and life-skill reinforcement
Desired Impact
- Broaden exposure to new opportunities
- Create a memorable summer experience
- Help scholars feel seen, capable, and supported
Proposed Clinic Formats
These are draft options to discuss and tailor together based on summer school scheduling, transportation, scholar interest, and overall program goals.
Option A: 1 Clinic
A single introductory mentoring golf clinic.
- Ideal for a pilot experience
- Simple to schedule
- Can include a short mentoring moment
Option B: 2–3 Clinics
A short series with more reinforcement and relationship-building.
- Better skill progression
- More consistent exposure
- Stronger mentoring opportunity
Option C: 4+ Clinics
A fuller summer clinic series.
- Greatest continuity
- More confidence-building
- Opportunity for a culminating experience
Draft Session Components
| Component | Example Focus | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome & Introductions | Set the tone, explain the day, build comfort | Create a warm and encouraging environment |
| Golf Instruction | Putting, chipping, and/or swing basics | Introduce scholars to the game in a beginner-friendly way |
| Mentoring Moment | Confidence, discipline, leadership, self-belief | Connect the clinic to personal growth |
| Wrap-Up | Reflection, encouragement, group close | End with positivity and reinforcement |
Planning Topics to Confirm
Participants
- How many scholars may participate?
- What age or grade range?
- Girls only or co-ed?
- Any experience with golf already?
Schedule
- How many clinics are desired?
- Ideal days and times?
- Length of each clinic?
- Any summer school restrictions?
Logistics
- Will Reach for Excellence provide transportation?
- Arrival and pickup timing
- Venue confirmation
- Weather backup plan
Support Needs
- Number of chaperones or staff onsite
- Equipment/clubs needed
- Waivers or emergency contacts
- Refreshments or water needs
Meeting Checklist
Use this as your live discussion guide so nothing important gets missed.
Questions to Discuss
Program Questions
- How many clinics would you like to have this summer?
- What outcomes matter most for the scholars?
- Would you prefer one featured event or a short series?
Scholar Questions
- How many students do you anticipate?
- Would you like to include boys as well?
- Are there any special considerations we should know?
Operations Questions
- Will your team handle transportation?
- Will staff remain onsite during each clinic?
- Do you need anything formal from us after this meeting?
Follow-Up Questions
- Who will be the primary point of contact?
- When should we finalize dates?
- Would a written recap page be helpful after today?
Participation Consideration
One key discussion point is whether this opportunity should remain girls-focused or be opened to both girls and boys.
Girls-Focused Clinic
This option keeps the experience centered on girls and may allow for stronger confidence-building and more targeted mentoring.
Co-Ed Clinic
This option broadens access and may better align with the overall scholar population if Reach for Excellence prefers inclusion across the full group.