THIS YEAR'S CAMP: YEI 2019 gives women identifying high school students of color an opportunity to experience a taste of college life at UC Santa Cruz, as well as develop specialized tech skills in web design and video editing, professional development and personal empowerment. The camp is completely FREE. Apply now to participate in YEI at the UCSC campus from AUG. 4-9 for an opportunity to prepare as high school student, for your future in Tech, Higher Education or any path of your choosing. Food, accessible, overnight stay for the week, equipment and educational workshops all accommodated.
This years YEI camp we had 14 amazing young womxn attend. We stayed at Stevenson College from August 4th-9th, focusing on creating a brave and safe environment for us to grow as individuals and as a community. We created workshops on professional development, emotional awareness, intergenerational trauma, Google Suite basics, video editing and more. Throughout the week, we spent a lot of time in nature journaling, visiting the Arboretum and Natural Bridges beach. We had a beautiful ending ceremony, in which the girls presented their web and video projects and we presented the girls and their families with certificates of completion.