Program Health & Safety
Leadership Initiatives
Leadership Initiatives is committed to ensuring health, safety, and well-being at all of our world-class summer Summer Internship Programs. Leadership Initiatives closely monitors guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), local officials, and our university partners at Georgetown to evolve our programs and prioritize community and student safety.
Our Approach
In our decision-making about our 2025 in person programs, Leadership Initiatives is guided by three principles: the safety of all students, faculty, staff and their families; an ongoing commitment to offering an unsurpassed high school internship program; and an equal commitment to advancing our students to help them reach their full potential in college and career.
With a 5:1 student to staff ratio, Leadership Initiatives' comprehensive staff training will ensure your student is in safe hands before and during the program. Our staff includes teachers, educators, and professors, and all staff members follow strict safety protocols, including background checks, first-aid training, and continuous professional development to ensure the highest standard of care and support throughout the entire program.
Staff Training
With the resources of Georgetown University and MedStar Health, students will have access to medical treatment if needed, with permission from their guardians, barring any medical emergencies. In such cases, our staff will ensure timely access to appropriate medical care and communicate with guardians as necessary to keep them informed. Facilities and housing will be cleaned and sanitized regularly to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all participants.
On-Campus Health Precautions
Frequently Asked Questions
All program participants who attend an on-campus program will share a room with only one student. Leadership Initiatives and Georgetown University will clean and sanitize all rooms and facilities regularly, and our 5:1 student to staff ratio ensures student safety throughout the program.
Leadership Initiatives is committed to adhering to all state, local, and university guidelines during in-person programming. Students will be able to explore Washington, DC in small groups to accommodate social distancing guidelines and the capacity limits of embassies, national landmarks, medical laboratories, and other world-renowned site visits. While in DC, students will travel using Leadership Initiatives owned and operated vehicles and with staff using Uber, whose safety policies you can review here.
Students from around the country attend our summer Summer Internship Programs, and each airline has their own specific guidelines to ensure the safety of their customers. Many airlines are implementing enhanced sanitation, reduced airplane capacity, face-covering requirements, and other changes to ensure safety. We recommend students and parents review the guidelines of the respective airline and work with Leadership Initiatives after booking to ensure safe and successful travel.
Leadership Initiatives provides three meals, snacks, and drinks as a part of the program tuition. Students order meals on their mobile phones from a selection of local restaurants, including Chik-fil-a, Epicurean, 90 Second Pizza, Georgetown Gourmet, Chipotle, Wisemiller’s, and Jimmy John’s. Meals are delivered directly to the students, and snacks and drinks are available in dorm lounges throughout the day. Food allergies will be carefully considered prior to the start of the program through a food allergy intake form.
Emergency Contact
During all programs, the Leadership Initiatives office will be staffed 24/7 to answer any questions, concerns, or respond to any emergencies. Please call:
Georgetown University is also conveniently located next to MedStar Health, the leading hospital and clinic in the DC area in case of any health concerns or emergencies. For MedStar Health, please call:
Leadership Initiatives Main Office
(202) 738-1115
MedStar Health Georgetown University Hospital
(202) 444-2000