Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders, Today
CAMP AHA: Investing in Dallas's future by providing student leaders with mentorship in characteristics of leadership, career readiness, financial literacy, and health well-being.
Facing Adversity in Dallas Public Schools
Facing Adversity in Dallas Public Schools
The need for strong student leaders is particularly critical in lower-income, socioeconomically disadvantaged Dallas communities. Many talented young people from these areas, despite their potential, lack access to the resources and guidance they deserve. This gap between potential and opportunity for some of Dallas' most disadvantaged youth fuels the mission of CAMP AHA.
Our Mission
To empower student leaders from the most disadvantaged backgrounds in Dallas with the knowledge, resources, and mentorship necessary to become successful adults who are passionate about service and community.
Our Vision
We envision a future where Dallas thrives with a network of empowered student leaders, especially those who have overcome significant challenges, who are shaping positive change in their schools and communities.
Bridging the Gap 🛣️
CAMP AHA bridges the gap between potential and opportunity by connecting high-potential student leaders from the most disadvantaged areas with experienced community leaders. This powerful mentorship program equips students with essential tools for success across four key areas:
Characteristics of Leadership
Guide students in honing their leadership skills, fostering confidence, and building a strong foundation for success.
Financial Literacy
Gain knowledge about responsible money management for a secure future.
Career Development
Explore career options and build a roadmap for achieving their professional goals.
Health and Wellbeing
Prioritize well-being to lead a balanced and fulfilling life.
Inspiring Testimonials
What was the most impactful moment during your mentorship?
Feedback from both community leader mentors and school staff continues to be overwhelmingly positive.
Seeing the automatic curiosity and questions that the kids had.
When a young woman asked me "Did anyone believe in you?"
Seeing how aware they are of side hustles and how exposed they are to creative forms of creating revenue.
Students asking so many good, thoughtful questions.
Teaching students they need to have a plan/GPS for where they want to go in life!
Teaching students that taking care of yourself is more important than we think.
Seeing them open up after I was vulnerable to them. I feel like we all become friends after. I’m looking forward to being back again and again.
The most impactful part was hearing all the kids tell me what they wanted to do and why, and none of it had to do directly with money! It was amazing!
After the presentation a student came up to me to personally thank me. She mentioned she really liked how personable I was and the effort I made to connect with each student.
Confidence is big when it comes to kids so helping them with confidence will up everything else!
The kids are very intelligent. I feel like I got more out of this than the kids did.
The openness and honesty of the mentors' struggles and accomplishments.
You can tell the mentor was connecting with the students.
The mentor made a good effort to connect with students at their level.
I love this program!