Take Action Camp: Discover your inner world-changer!
Take Action Camp is definitely, definitely not a typical summer camp!
It’s a place where you can find your people—people who, like you, care about making the world a better place! It’s a place of acceptance, belonging, and a little thing we call Camp Magic. No one can quite define what Camp Magic is, but by the end of a week, it’s clear that something special has happened. Campers that were strangers on day one are friends by day two, and by day seven, they’re besties for a lifetime!
“At camp, we’re all so comfortable around each other,” says Sadie, 16. “We have so many things in common, which makes it easier for us to bond, and we understand each other a lot better than most people. Sometimes I feel like nobody can understand how passionate I really am about making a difference and how much it really means to me—but at camp I found people that can actually understand where I come from.”
Together with fellow campers, you’ll explore local and global issues and share opinions with one another, diving into your passions and discovering new ones. Each day brings new inspiration and ideas, and by the end of the week, you’ll have gained the skills to take action at home on the issue of your choice—from bullying, to local hunger, to world poverty, and more. You’ll be supported to follow anything you’re passionate about!
Of course camp wouldn’t be camp without the usual summer camp traditions! S’mores and singalongs around the campfire? Check! Spontaneous dance parties? Three times a day! Tie-dye, bracelet-weaving, basketball, soccer, relay races? For sure! If there’s one thing that’s certain about Take Action Camp, it’s that no two days are alike—and it’s an experience that definitely can’t be missed.
“My advice to other parents is to just let your child have the confidence to come to Take Action Camp and experience it, because it does take courage on their part to leave their family for a week and go visit a bunch of strangers,” says Rob Cowie, parent of a six-time camper. “But once they do, they realize they can change the world. When my daughter comes home, she has so many amazing stories. We feel like we want to be better now because she inspires us so much after camp.”
We won’t spoil all the surprises, but here’s a look at what to expect in a week at camp:
Coaching Sessions & Breakout Groups: Campers are divided into groups by age and spend time each day with their counsellors delving into social issues, taking part in fun modules and games to build leadership skills, and engaging in meaningful group discussions.
Take Action Day: It’s not just talk! One day of the week is dedicated to volunteering at a local organization as a group. Past placement has included food banks, an organic farm and community shelter.
Action Planning: Guided by their counsellors, campers take their interests, talents and passions and turn them into a tangible, step-by-step plan to take action in their community or school.
Minga Games: Who will be Minga Games Champion?! Each camper is part of a colour team, taking part in fun, camp-wide games each day to compete for a winning title. Each day’s challenge is different, from lip-synch battles to scavenger hunts, and more!
Choice Time: It’s free time, with choices! Each day, campers can spend time taking part in activity of their choosing, whether it’s soccer, journaling, reading or a jam session.
Guest Speakers: Each week at camp includes appearances from special guests and motivational speakers who share experience, expertise and inspiration.
Connect with us today to learn more about camp and save your spot!
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