Future Leaders in Planning: FLIP Toolkit

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Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) is the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) summer program for high school students in northeastern Illinois. The free leadership development program helps students explore the field of urban planning and learn about the issues that shape our region.

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Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) is the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s (CMAP) summer program for high school students in northeastern Illinois. High school students from Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties are encouraged to apply.

FLIP is for students who want to learn about urban planning and our region and share ideas about how to make northeastern Illinois a better place to live, learn, work, and play.

This year’s program runs over five days in June — June 23-26 (Tuesday through Friday), and June 30 (Tuesday). It will take place in person at CMAP’s office in the Old Post Office in downtown Chicago and will include field trips to sites throughout the region.

The program is completely free to students, and includes snacks, meals, public transportation to and from sessions, and materials. Learn more and apply. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. May 1.

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• Today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders in our region. Apply for Future Leaders in Planning to help CMAP plan that future: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026
• High school students can join a summer program that explores the field of urban planning. CMAP’s Future Leaders in planning takes place June 23-26, and June 30. Learn more and apply to join FLIP: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026
• CMAP is looking for high school students who want to learn about issues facing northeastern Illinois. Future Leaders in Planning runs over 5 days in June. Learn more and apply: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026
• Do you know any high school students hoping to explore new professions or career paths? Over 5 days in June, CMAP’s Future Leaders in Planning program will help students explore the field of urban planning. FLIP takes place June 23-26, and June 30. Learn more and apply: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026
• Meet students from different areas of northeastern Illinois. Explore the field of urban planning. Find out about the issues facing our region. It’s all part of CMAP’s Future Leaders in Planning. FLIP takes place over 5 days in June. Learn more and find out how you can apply: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026
• CMAP’s Future Leaders in Planning helps high school students explore the field of urban planning, and so much more!
  They’ll also learn how to become community advocates and leaders. They’ll meet other students from throughout northeastern Illinois. They’ll find out more about the issues affecting our region.
  FLIP takes place June 23-26, and June 30. Learn more and apply: https://cmap.is/FLIP-2026 #FLIP2026

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• FLIP 2026 promotion (download as MP4 video)

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• Why apply: Future Leaders in Planning 2026