YEA recognizes the power of staying connected as a community long beyond our time at camp.

At camp, each participant will have an adult mentor staff member who will have expertise in the social issue of importance (IOI) that the camper chooses. Our excellent staff-camper ratio of 1-3 enables close attention and relationships that will extend throughout the year.

After camp, YEA staff will work with campers to arrange follow-up calls or meetings to check in on the camper's progress on their IOI campaign, as well as to provide ideas, support, and a helping hand when needed. We will also make sure campers are connected with local or national organizations focused on their IOI so they can become an integral part of that movement. YEA will organize periodic group conference calls and fun reunions for participants to reconnect as well as to inspire and be inspired by one another. We will also have a camp email list for us all to be able to stay in contact.