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It’s My First Time: A Day in the Life at YES Camp
Morning Good morning! It’s my first day at camp - I’m excited. I’m scared. I’m wondering what the day will bring ! We’re beginning our day by gathering as a community for a meet and greet, helping everyone get to know each other. It makes me nervous, but everyone is greeting me with a smile and sometimes a hug. Maybe it isn’t so scary after all. In fact, I already learned a couple of new names, and there’s some really interesting people here. At 9 o’clock, we eat breakfast to

Shania Chand
4 min read


Leadership Activities for Teens
When I was younger, hearing the term ‘teen leadership activities’ often came with a sense of dread. Immediately I would assume that these activities would be boring and unmemorable; so I never wanted to participate, and thought of myself as far from a leader. I was never the loudest person in the room; I wasn’t one to raise my hand, and I would shudder at the thought of giving a speech in front of people. Maybe you’re feeling nervous just reading these thoughts, too. That all

Shania Chand
6 min read


YES Scholarship & Leadership Program
YES Camp's 2023 leadership and scholarship winners.

Shania Chand
5 min read
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