Category: Camps

Crossing Lines of Difference

Connection between communities is established after two culturally different communities come together during the Creative Empowerment Camp to set aside their differences, empower themselves, and connect with one another on a deeper level.

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Why Camp Matters

Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her daughter Amanda to school. “As

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adult learning

Can digital spaces be designed for youth empowerment?

With a fair share of trepidation, we led the first ever five-day online pilot of Power of Hope – our youth leadership camp, in August ...
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Crossing Lines of Difference

Connection between communities is established after two culturally different communities come together during the Creative Empowerment Camp to set aside their differences, empower themselves, and ...
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7 Ways to Build Trauma-Informed Programs

These 6 simple practices are strategies for individuals to increase trauma-resilience into programs for people of all ages. Positive connection is a strong tactic in ...
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The Global Gathering 2018: Six Days, Six Valuable Lessons

Our Global Gathering in Luxor was co-produced by Partners for Youth Empowerment, and our partners, Funtasia, and the Elisa Sednaoui Foundation. Its success was more ...
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Power of Hope group pic
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Why Camp Matters

Years ago, the mother of a Power of Hope camper told us about an incident that happened while taking her daughter Amanda to school. “As ...
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Camps

Global Gathering Speakers Announced

We are thrilled to announce additional speakers and workshop leaders for our 2018 Global Gathering that will be held September 25-30, 2018 in Luxor Egypt. ...
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A large group of students in the woods performing a coordinated dance at Partners for Youth's Power of Hope summer camp
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What Schools Could Learn from Summer Camp

A Stanford University study shows that summer campers gain a love of learning that lasts.
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A group of students making a rhythm stand mid clap with one arm straight out in front of their body, and one raised straight above their head.
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Youth Grow Wings Through Self Acceptance

A new Jamaican facilitator shares her journey through Creative Facilitation trainings and youth camps.
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Camp Youth Sheds Labels and Finds Himself

How one young man stepped into his power and purpose in life.
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One Love Ice Cream Funds Jamaican Youth Camp

How an ice cream company is making a difference for youth...
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