Founded in 2014, Camp S.W.A.G. (Students With Ambitions & Goals) empowers tweens and teens to build the character, confidence, leadership skills, and sense of purpose needed to reach their full potential.

Serving youth across communities from the Raleigh-Durham area to Charlotte, Camp S.W.A.G. provides group mentoring, leadership development, STEM education, career exploration, community service opportunities, and character-building experiences that support academic, personal, and future success.

We are committed to creating inclusive, hands-on programs that welcome youth from all cultural, ethnic, and financial backgrounds. Through mentoring, workshops, STEM activities, and community-based experiences, participants strengthen communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, personal responsibility, and respect for themselves and others.

Camp S.W.A.G. also works to reduce financial barriers by providing scholarships that help eligible youth access specialized leadership, STEM, career-readiness, and project-based learning opportunities offered through its affiliation with Camp S.W.A.G. Academy™ . These scholarships connect students with immersive educational experiences that strengthen practical skills, expand career exposure, and support their preparation for future academic and professional opportunities.

As technology continues to shape education, careers, and everyday life, Camp S.W.A.G. promotes AI safety, digital literacy, and responsible technology use. Youth learn to protect their privacy, think critically about digital information, and use emerging technology in ethical, productive, and responsible ways.

Our mission is to help young people become confident students, thoughtful leaders, responsible citizens, and positive contributors to their communities.