A year-round program where middle and high schoolers grow into confident, compassionate leaders, through mentorship, service and a fun, safe space to connect.
Our Youth Leadership program runs year-round for students in grades 6 through 12. Through mentorship, service projects and a focus on social and emotional wellbeing, young people build the confidence and skills to become compassionate leaders, and form lasting connections with their community.
A safe, trusted space to navigate the middle-school years. Earn volunteer hours through workshops and service projects, with leads and advisors who mentor you all year.
Explore leadership, mentoring and service, including leadership roles at Camp Bharat. Earn volunteer service credit for school and college applications.
Thirty-two young leaders train together all year through service projects, and run Camp Bharat. A significant time commitment with a strict attendance policy.
Use your voice on issues that matter to you, through projects, workshops, presentations and panels. Recent focus areas: racial equity, women’s rights, mental health and climate change.
For over 35 years, Camp Bharat has given children of Indian heritage, and anyone interested in the culture, a place to connect, play, build cultural awareness and form lifelong friendships. It’s run by our Youth Board, with Youth Council members in leadership roles.
Our programs are guided by dedicated coordinators and advisors, and led by inspiring young people from our community.
The team behind the Youth Leadership program.
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The students leading this year’s Youth Board and Camp Bharat.
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The students leading this year’s advocacy projects and panels.
Meet Youth Advocacy →My confidence and leadership skills have increased through the program, and being surrounded by so many hard-working individuals inspired my desire for a greater work ethic.
K.P., Youth Leadership member
Our coordinators are happy to help you find the right program. For Camp Bharat, email cbylp@iaww.org.
