VOH: Youth Summer Camp
We are excited to share that we are hosting a pilot mindfulness and nature-based summer day camp for middle school-aged youth from disadvantaged communities. The camp will take place in July of 2025.
Why are we focusing on middle school-aged youth?
Since 2020, suicide has become the second leading cause of death for 10- to 14-year-olds, and students with mental health problems frequently point to middle school as the time when their problems began or were exacerbated. Mindfulness has been proven to improve emotional regulation, emotional quotient, and foster greater compassion for self and others. Our desire to equip students with proactive strategies to support their mental health through mindfulness was the catalyst for the creation of this summer camp.
The camp will incorporate activities around creative expression, mind-body awareness exercises, nature walks, team-building activities, group discussions, self-reflection, and more.
Support this vision!
We are committed to making mindfulness and wellness accessible to youth from underserved communities. Please donate to ensure all young people have access.
Your donation will support our efforts to:
Why are we focusing on middle school-aged youth?
Since 2020, suicide has become the second leading cause of death for 10- to 14-year-olds, and students with mental health problems frequently point to middle school as the time when their problems began or were exacerbated. Mindfulness has been proven to improve emotional regulation, emotional quotient, and foster greater compassion for self and others. Our desire to equip students with proactive strategies to support their mental health through mindfulness was the catalyst for the creation of this summer camp.
The camp will incorporate activities around creative expression, mind-body awareness exercises, nature walks, team-building activities, group discussions, self-reflection, and more.
Support this vision!
We are committed to making mindfulness and wellness accessible to youth from underserved communities. Please donate to ensure all young people have access.
Your donation will support our efforts to:
- Provide all campers with a scholarship
- Provide campers with pick up and drop off services to ensure accessibility for all
- Offset the costs for location, meals, supplies, and other operational costs