Building Bridges Youth Human Relations Camp
Youth and Emerging Leadership
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In cooperation with the the Long Beach Unified School District, Claremont Unified School District, Snowline Joint Unified School District, Los Angeles Unified School District and CCEJ, there are eight, 5-day residential programs where diverse students address human relations issues around race and culture and how they impact their school communities. Nearly 1,500 students, faculty and volunteers attend this program annually. The program develops such skills as team building, conflict resolution, effective communication, prejudice reduction, and building self-esteem. The program culminates with each student making a personal, sustainable commitment to promoting an inclusive community within their school and neighborhood. |
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For a Fact Sheet about the Building Bridges Residential Program, please click here. For FAQ's about the program, please click here. For more information please contact Jorian Fletcher, Youth Program Specialist at 562-435-8184.
Camp Program Dates:
Future camp dates for school year 11-12 and camp prep locations to be announced.
Student Testimonials
"This camp gave me a lot of trust and belief in myself. I learned more about what other people and races go through in their lives. Some of it is not good at all, but it's the truth."
"I really enjoyed meeting in the bi-racial group. I finally felt like I fit in. I felt secure for the first time in my life. I was so grateful that I wasn't forced to choose one side of my culture over the other. Being in this group brought me closer with other bi-racial students."
"It was an eye-opener to me how I can be offensive to other races. I am now familiar with my race and I learned many things about other's races. These three days have had a major impact on me. I have feelings that I want things to change: I want to be more respectful and honest in all of my relationships. I say this camp is well worth it."
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