“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Camp S.W.A.G. Mentoring Program
The Camp S.W.A.G. Mentoring Program is designed for middle and high school students to help them recognize, develop, and implement plans to achieve their ambitions and goals. Whether students aim to attend their dream college, discover new skills, or solidify future aspirations, our program provides the tools and support they need to succeed.
We focus on helping teenagers build a strong work ethic and self-esteem by emphasizing:
- The importance of building meaningful relationships.
- Volunteerism and community engagement.
- Preparing for the corporate world (resume building, interview techniques, and professionalism).
- Academic support and guidance in planning/applying for colleges.
- Time management and organizational skills.
Our mentoring program pairs teens with adult volunteers of similar ethnicity, gender, and cultural backgrounds to foster strong connections. The program offers one-on-one mentoring, group mentoring, and supervised peer-to-peer mentoring sessions. Mentors and mentees meet weekly in groups, participate in monthly activities, and develop a mentoring relationship that emphasizes responsibility for themselves, their communities, and the environment.
Core Goals
The primary goal of the Camp S.W.A.G. Mentoring Program is to provide meaningful, ongoing relationships that expose students to important social, educational, and cultural opportunities. These experiences foster positive behaviors, improve self-esteem, and encourage students to become responsible, engaged citizens.
We firmly believe in empowering the world’s youth to create their own futures. Our role is to serve as facilitators and supporters, helping students grow and fulfill their dreams.
Program Principles
- Success:
Every student is unique, with individual goals and ambitions. The program provides the tools, knowledge, and support necessary for each student to achieve their version of success. - Constant Contact:
Regular interactions between mentors and students are essential to keep students focused, maintain mentor involvement, and track progress effectively. - Flexibility:
The program emphasizes adaptability by exposing students to various environments. Meetings take place in public locations that are convenient for the student, ensuring accessibility and comfort.
Mentorship Options
We offer three flexible mentorship formats, designed to provide personalized support and foster leadership development:
- One-on-One Mentoring:
Individualized guidance from an adult mentor to a single youth. - After-School Group Mentoring:
One adult mentor supports a group of up to ten mentees, providing structured guidance and encouragement. - Supervised Peer-to-Peer Mentoring:
Mentees mentor each other under the guidance and supervision of adult mentors.
Through these options, our program aims to inspire and empower students to take charge of their futures, fostering confidence, leadership, and success.
Detailed Mentorship Formats
One-on-One Mentoring
One-on-one mentoring establishes a direct, meaningful relationship between an adult mentor and a youth mentee. The mentor and mentee commit to meeting regularly, at least 1–4 hours per month, for one year. Meetings take place in public locations such as libraries, community centers, or other safe spaces. In addition to regular mentoring sessions, participants will engage in field trips and other enriching activities.
Group Mentoring
Group mentoring connects one adult mentor (or a high school student mentor with adult supervision) to a group of up to ten mentees. The mentor serves as a leader, fostering interaction and engagement among group members. Meetings are structured into sessions that include personal development, skill-building, and collaborative activities. Group mentoring provides a supportive environment for mentees to grow while learning from one another.
Supervised Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Peer-to-peer mentoring pairs mentees together to learn from and support each other, with adult mentors providing supervision and guidance. This format encourages collaboration, communication, and leadership among mentees while ensuring they have the support they need to succeed.
These mentorship options are designed to cater to diverse needs and learning styles, ensuring every participant receives the support and encouragement they need to thrive.
After-School Group Mentoring Program
For the After-School Group Mentoring Program, please visit Camp S.W.A.G. Group After-School Mentoring Program for more information.
Throughout the year, we do host free group mentoring seminars.
Please contact us at (424) 354-9196 to learn more.
Peer Mentoring
Peer mentoring is an integral part of the Camp S.W.A.G. Ambassador and High School Leadership Programs. This initiative allows high school students to develop meaningful, guiding relationships with younger mentees. Peer mentoring activities are curriculum-based and may include tutoring elementary or middle school students in subjects such as reading or other skill-building exercises.
Teenage mentors serve as positive role models, providing younger students with ongoing support, encouragement, and inspiration. All peer mentors are supervised by adult mentors to ensure a safe, effective, and supportive learning environment.
If you are a high school student between the ages of 16 and 19 and are interested in becoming a peer mentor as part of the Camp S.W.A.G. Ambassador Program, Girls Are Phenomenal Leadership Program or Empower Youth Leadership Program, please visit the program webpage for more information.
If you are an adult interested in being a mentor, please send us an email at Camp S.W.A.G.Mentoring Program or give us a call at (424) 354-9196.
Program Directors
Christopher Coard
Sherry Pulcher
Proud Member of Mentor The National Mentoring Partnership
ALL ADULT MENTORS MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND CHECK