Students ages 13–18: RSVP now to join the waiting list!
This initiative is apart of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s (AADM) ongoing End the School-to-Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) Initiative—a youth empowerment effort focused on creating positive pathways for students while addressing the systemic challenges that impact young people, families, and communities.
The AADM Youth Civil Rights Leadership Camp is an immersive leadership experience designed to equip middle and high school students with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to become leaders in their schools, communities, and beyond.
Through engaging workshops, interactive activities, guest speakers, team-building experiences, and hands-on learning, participants explore topics such as leadership, civic engagement, public speaking, conflict resolution, social justice, advocacy, financial literacy, career exploration, and community service.
Students will strengthen their communication skills, build meaningful friendships, develop critical thinking abilities, and discover how their voices can create positive change. Whether they aspire to be entrepreneurs, educators, artists, elected officials, or community advocates, this camp helps young people recognize their potential and prepares them to lead with purpose, integrity, and compassion.
The Youth Civil Rights Leadership Camp is part of AADM's ongoing End the School-to-Prison Pipeline (ESTPP) initiative, which creates positive pathways for youth while addressing systemic barriers that impact students and families. Our goal is to empower the next generation with the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Who Can Attend: Middle and high school students
Program Features:
Leadership Development
Public Speaking & Communication
Civic Engagement & Advocacy
Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Financial Literacy
Career Exploration
Community Service
College & Career Readiness
Interactive Workshops & Guest Speakers
Join the Waiting List Today!
Camp dates vary throughout the year. Complete the RSVP form to be notified when registration opens and receive updates about upcoming Youth Civil Rights Leadership Camp opportunities.
“This program is about helping young people understand their history, strengthen their voices, and build the confidence to lead,” said Mokah Jasmine Johnson, co-founder and CEO of AADM. “We want our youth to know they matter, their voices have power, and leadership can begin at any age.”
Students interested in participating: RSVP now to join the waiting list and receive updates about upcoming youth leadership opportunities.