YUGA (Youth United for Global Action and Awareness) Summer Leadership Camp 2009

What is YUGA Leadership Camp

YUGA Leadership Camp is a peer education program designed to help youth build their skills and gain in-depth knowledge on issues affecting youth around the world.

YUGA camp will give youth the resources and skills they need to go back to their schools and communities trained and energized to tackle global issues.
YUGA Camp Themes  Leadership, Team Building, Public Speaking and more.
Global Issues include: Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Climate Change/Environment and Child Exploitation, Fair trade, Community Organizing, Advocacy and presentations from international participants.
Important Information
Date: July 19-25, 2009
Location: Camp Aldersgate North Scituate, RI
                  www.campaldersgate.com
Cost: $250 (includes 6 nights of accommodation, 3 meals per day plus snacks, sports, crafts, swimming/boating, high ropes course and more)
Scholarships: Assistance is available for those who qualify.
Participant eligibility- Campers must be between the ages of 13-18 (entering 9-12th grade)
Please visit the camp website for the online application, scholarship instructions, detailed info about camp and more: www.planusa.org/yugaleadershipcamp.
Please contact Kate Ezzes at (401) 737-5770 ext. 1301 or email yuga@planusa.org with any questions.