Building Bridges for Youth Programs
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Building Bridges Leadership Academy
This is a training program for volunteer facilitators for Building Bridges Youth programs. Facilitated by CCEJ staff and experienced volunteer facilitators, the program prepares new and returning volunteers to facilitate youth programs.
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Building Bridges Camp
A 3-day, overnight program for high school students focused on exploring issues of oppression, justice and the impact those forces have on their daily life. Students also learn concrete strategies for advocating for justice in their schools and communities.
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Summer Youth Leadership Institute
This institute offers an intensive training for students becoming Youth Leader staff at Building Bridges Camp. Participating students must have previously attended Building Bridges Camp.
Join us at a Building Bridges for Youth Program in 2024!
Download our program events flyer to learn more about each program.
For all questions or concerns, including requests for accessibility and accommodation needs, please reach out to Director of Building Bridges for Youth, Serena Padilla, at spadilla@cacej.org.
Visit our Training & Workshops page to register!
Curious about bringing CCEJ’s Youth Leadership programs to your school or organization? Want to cultivate adult allyship?
Read our Youth Leadership Menu of Services to learn about:
Customized Youth Leadership Workshops
Conscious Classrooms Units
Technical Assistance & Coaching Services
Customized Adult Allyship in Action Workshops
Contact us to get more information!
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“What brings you back to CCEJ’s Building Bridges Camp?”
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff what keeps them coming back to CCEJ’s Building Bridges Camp.
Listen to their stories.
Video production: Taizin Barnhardt, CCEJ Alumni, and current Youth Mentor for Building Bridges for Youth Programs.
“How has Building Bridges changed you?
We asked Building Bridges youth leaders, mentors, and staff how CCEJ’s Building Bridges Camp changed them. Listen to their stories.
Key Team Members
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Serena Padilla
Director of Building Bridges for Youth
Contact Serena for general questions about our youth programs and volunteering
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Sarah Rana
Building Bridges Program Coordinator - Residential Leadership
Contact Sarah R. for questions about BB Camp, BBLA, and SYLI.
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Tobías Vasquez
Youth Leadership Coordinator
Contact Tobías for questions about Conscious Classrooms.
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Trevor Arceneaux, M.A.
Vice President of Youth Leadership