BE THE CHANGE – Summer Camp

BE THE CHANGE

Are you interested in contributing to positive changes in your community, but don’t know where to start? YAPA (Young America Policy Advocates) Changemakers camps will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and legislative literacy to be effective advocates, while having fun collaborating with other students with similar interests! You will meet real policy makers and work on projects to apply your new skills.

Register now to start your Changemaker journey!

It is not enough to stand out in academics any more. To prepare students for the future, they need to be a civic leader, a project manager, an event organizer, a creative problem solver and a community advocate; thus, a changemaker. The YAPA Changemakers Camp will inspire you and open your eyes to the possibilities on what you could achieve when collaborating with other passionate people.

Join our Changemakers Camp Info sessions to learn more!
Hear directly from student leaders on their experience and growth in YAPA
Date/Time: 6/23 & 6/30 (Wed) 8pm PT
Zoom: bit.ly/yapasummerinfo
Meeting ID: 827 5196 2249
Passcode: 2021

Questions? Email YAPAofficers@gmail.com

Middle school Junior campers will be provided with in-person, interactive activities, and will plan and execute a project on an issue of their choice with the help of our mentors. Campers who stand out will have a chance to win advocacy awards during the closing ceremony. Spaces are very limited, so don’t miss this incredible opportunity to possess skills to be an informed citizen

MS Junior Changemakers (in-person)
https://www.yapadvocates.org/junior-changemakers
Date: 7/5 to 7/9 from 9am to 3pm
Age range: Rising 6th to 9th graders
Location: XHub Space in San Jose (250 W Tasman Dr Suite 180, San Jose, CA 95134)
Selection: First-come-first-served

High schoolers will learn public speaking, a taste of data science, and persuasive writing for voters and policymakers. Campers will end the camp with a presentation on a research and advocacy project that they will work on in the fall. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to research and advocate for public policies you believe in!

HS Changemakers (virtual)
https://www.yapadvocates.org/changemakers
Date: 7/12 to 7/16 and 7/19 to 7/23 from 7pm to 9:30pm
Age range: Rising 9th to 12th graders
Location: Virtual
Selection: selective, by qualification and passion
Application deadline: 7/7 at 11:59pm PT (Selected Changemakers will be announced on 7/10)

Camp Fee:
MS Junior Changemakers Camp: $250
HS Changermakers Camp: $250
Early bird before 6/25: $199

About YAPA:
Young American Policy Advocates (YAPA) is a student driven organization that empowers young Americans to help improve policies that affect them and help people around them through in-depth research and advocacy.

We seek to connect young Americans with local policymakers to help them learn first-hand what it takes to make better policies. We also seek to connect young Americans with local nonprofits and community leaders to help them learn first-hand how to advocate for better policies. We are non-partisan. We wish to educate young Americans to embrace diverse cultures and diverse points of views.

2021 YAPA Blog: https://www.yapadvocates.org/blog
2020 YAPA Cohort: https://yapadvocates.wixsite.com/home/2020-cohort
2020 Blog: https://yapadvocates.wixsite.com/home/blog
2019 YAPA Cohort: https://yapadvocates.wixsite.com/home/2019-cohort
2019 Youth in Action Conference: