Building Bridges Camp
Building Bridges Camp is a transformative program for high school youth. Over a 3-day residential experience youth discuss social justice topics in a safe and brave environment. We use interactive workshops, activities, and dialogues, as tools to learn and reflect. Our goal is to encourage students to be a change maker in their school and leaders in their communities.
Information on the next Camp is coming soon!
Cost: The full cost of participation for each Camper is $500. However, CCEJ fundraises extensively to reduce that cost to $150 per student which includes providing transportation to and from the Camp. Additionally, students pay an investment sliding scale fee of $5-$25. Adults and Youth Leaders serving as Staff Volunteers are never charged.
To learn more about how to get your youth involved please reach out to Sarah Rana, Building Bridges Program Coordinator at info@cacej.org.
This year, all LBUSD students can attend Building Bridges Camp for FREE!
Thank you to the Long Beach Unified School District for covering the cost of all LBUSD students.
We are grateful for your continued partnership!
The application to Building Bridges Camp can be filled out online, but if you would like to hear more about the Camp experience and talk with your school Recruiter, please see their names listed below. *It is also important to notify your school Recruiter if you apply for Camp so that they can be aware of all youth attending from their schools.
LBUSD Recruiters:
Browning High School | Carolyn Doll and Tomika Romant
Cabrillo High School | George Walton
Jordan High School | Octavio Mojica
Lakewood High School | Ms. Whitaker
McBride High School | Peggy Boyd
Millikan High School | Jeanette Sanchez and Sandra Gutierrez
Long Beach Polytechnic High School | Rob Shock
Poly Academy of Achievers and Leaders | Ms. White
Reid High School | John Nahn
Renaissance High School for the Arts | Ryan Noble
Woodrow Wilson High School | Marianne Drummond, Ted Hollister, and Susan Cavelary
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“What is one word to describe Building Bridges Camp?”
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff to describe Building Bridges in one word. Hear their words.
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“What do you love about Building Bridges Camp?”
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff what they love about Building Bridges Camp. Listen to their stories.
