The NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy is a four-day intensive program for teenagers entering sophomore year through one year post-high school diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The Academy provides a positive, respectful, safe, and accepting environment centering on empowerment, self-leadership, advocacy skills, and resilience. Participants receive a toolkit of skills for living life as an individual with Tourette Syndrome allowing them to educate others, be a mentor, an advocate, and a role model. The Academy was created in collaboration with soccer superstar, TS advocate, and New Jersey native, Tim Howard and in partnership with Rutgers University and the Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey.

Eligibility	Teenagers entering Sophomore year through one year post high school graduation
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Seasonal Programs Summer Camp

Last Updated: 02/08/24