mission, vision, & values

read our mission & vision statements and what the values of our organization are & how we commit to upholding them

our mission:
create an immersive and inclusive environment where young people find community, build empathy, develop critical thinking skills, and explore nuanced perspectives on the world’s most challenging problems.

our vision:
a world of empathetic and globally conscious citizens with the compassion, confidence, and skills needed to better communities of any size.

our values:

1. youth led & operated

   • our staff are all under 24 years old

   • our staff are responsible for developing and executing all of our program

2. inclusive & accessible

   • we offer bursaries or financial assistance to anyone who needs it

   • we offer a dedicated prayer space at camp

   • we offer dietary accommodations (ex. halal, kosher)

   • we ensure our student materials are adaptable to be accessible (ex. large print format)

   • our staff reflect a wide demographic of religions, genders, sexuality, abilities and ethnicities

3. growth focused

   • each year our program delivers unique content reflecting what is current in the world

   • we review our program annually to ensure it is in line with our mission, vision, and values

   • our program is developed with high school students in mind

4. magical

   • we are a one of a kind program engaging students in immersive ways and exposing them to new ideas

   • you can only attend our program once

5. generations of dedication

   • we have been volunteer run for 50 years

   • all of our staff and board directors have previously attended the program