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Join us to meet the Encampment’s new executive director, Dr. Faith R. Kares! Learn how the Encampment is responding to this moment, and share your strategies for addressing the escalating government-sanctioned violence and attacks on human rights and democracy.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Join us to meet the Encampment’s new executive director, Dr. Faith R. Kares! Learn how the Encampment is responding to this moment, and share your strategies for addressing the escalating government-sanctioned violence and attacks on human rights and democracy.
Register to get the Zoom link.
Register to get the Zoom link.
Summer Program Informational Pop-Up announced: January 24, 11 AM PT/ 12 PM MT/ 1 PM CT/ 2 PM ET
Learn more about the program
Hear directly from EFC staff and alums
Ask questions about the application process, scholarships, and what to expect
RSVP for link: tinyurl.com/6cnxv95e
Learn more about the program
Hear directly from EFC staff and alums
Ask questions about the application process, scholarships, and what to expect
RSVP for link: tinyurl.com/6cnxv95e
January 21, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Summer Program Informational Pop-Up announced: January 24, 11 AM PT/ 12 PM MT/ 1 PM CT/ 2 PM ET
Learn more about the program
Hear directly from EFC staff and alums
Ask questions about the application process, scholarships, and what to expect
RSVP for link: tinyurl.com/6cnxv95e
Learn more about the program
Hear directly from EFC staff and alums
Ask questions about the application process, scholarships, and what to expect
RSVP for link: tinyurl.com/6cnxv95e
Make a critical difference — You can be a part of making sure that young people have access to these vital activism skills by donating today. In this video: youtube.com/shorts/DkmaB..., EFC donor Ruvani Perumal shares why she supports the Encampment. Learn more and donate at: tinyurl.com/EFC-BW25
December 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Make a critical difference — You can be a part of making sure that young people have access to these vital activism skills by donating today. In this video: youtube.com/shorts/DkmaB..., EFC donor Ruvani Perumal shares why she supports the Encampment. Learn more and donate at: tinyurl.com/EFC-BW25
Samara Smith, 2018 MS, works at an elementary school and also runs an after-school youth leadership program for youth 14–19, where she puts what she learned at the Encampment into action. In this video, she shares her biggest takeaway. youtube.com/shorts/LMBX-...
Alum story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Samara
Alum story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Samara
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December 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Samara Smith, 2018 MS, works at an elementary school and also runs an after-school youth leadership program for youth 14–19, where she puts what she learned at the Encampment into action. In this video, she shares her biggest takeaway. youtube.com/shorts/LMBX-...
Alum story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Samara
Alum story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Samara
“I am a long-time donor to EFC because of the inner and outer exploration the youth experience, which creates a deep learning. Hearing in their own words about what they undergo and feeling their energy regarding their personal and collective growth was very powerful, and inspiring.” — Sandy W.
December 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“I am a long-time donor to EFC because of the inner and outer exploration the youth experience, which creates a deep learning. Hearing in their own words about what they undergo and feeling their energy regarding their personal and collective growth was very powerful, and inspiring.” — Sandy W.
We’re excited to share a new alum story from Deanna Mousseau (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe & Oglala Sioux Tribe), a 2015–2017 Encampment alum.
In this update, Deanna shares why now is such an important moment to support young leaders.
Read Deanna’s story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Deanna
In this update, Deanna shares why now is such an important moment to support young leaders.
Read Deanna’s story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Deanna
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We’re excited to share a new alum story from Deanna Mousseau (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe & Oglala Sioux Tribe), a 2015–2017 Encampment alum.
In this update, Deanna shares why now is such an important moment to support young leaders.
Read Deanna’s story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Deanna
In this update, Deanna shares why now is such an important moment to support young leaders.
Read Deanna’s story: tinyurl.com/EFC-Deanna
View our recent post where Executive Director Margot Gibney updates us on the Encampment’s leadership transition and upcoming virtual event. She reviews the EFC’s mission showing its relevance today. Read more at tinyurl.com/MG-update
November 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
View our recent post where Executive Director Margot Gibney updates us on the Encampment’s leadership transition and upcoming virtual event. She reviews the EFC’s mission showing its relevance today. Read more at tinyurl.com/MG-update
What did you learn at the Encampment?
Having people who came from such different backgrounds try to figure out how to get along together and not hurt each other and find commonality was an important lesson: how to empathize with people and find common ground. Learn more at tinyurl.com/EFC-David-G
Having people who came from such different backgrounds try to figure out how to get along together and not hurt each other and find commonality was an important lesson: how to empathize with people and find common ground. Learn more at tinyurl.com/EFC-David-G
November 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
What did you learn at the Encampment?
Having people who came from such different backgrounds try to figure out how to get along together and not hurt each other and find commonality was an important lesson: how to empathize with people and find common ground. Learn more at tinyurl.com/EFC-David-G
Having people who came from such different backgrounds try to figure out how to get along together and not hurt each other and find commonality was an important lesson: how to empathize with people and find common ground. Learn more at tinyurl.com/EFC-David-G
The 2026 Encampment application opened today! Join young people (15-18) from across the country this summer for a life-changing 3.5-week residential experience in Thousand Oaks, CA. Youth explore social justice, build community, and discover their power.
tinyurl.com/EFC-apply-page
tinyurl.com/EFC-apply-page
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The 2026 Encampment application opened today! Join young people (15-18) from across the country this summer for a life-changing 3.5-week residential experience in Thousand Oaks, CA. Youth explore social justice, build community, and discover their power.
tinyurl.com/EFC-apply-page
tinyurl.com/EFC-apply-page
2025 Encamper Braeden talks about how he got inspired to start a petition with the school board. “It’s about the representation of diversity.” Read about his process and progress so far: tinyurl.com/EFC-Braeden
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
2025 Encamper Braeden talks about how he got inspired to start a petition with the school board. “It’s about the representation of diversity.” Read about his process and progress so far: tinyurl.com/EFC-Braeden
The 2025 InterGen was characterized both by EFC Education Director Jane Sapp’s words: “Community is an act of resistance” and by the obvious joy that participants felt in each other’s presence. Learn more: tinyurl.com/EFC2025-3
July 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The 2025 InterGen was characterized both by EFC Education Director Jane Sapp’s words: “Community is an act of resistance” and by the obvious joy that participants felt in each other’s presence. Learn more: tinyurl.com/EFC2025-3
Click drive.google.com/file/d/1giA_... to hear 2025 Encamper Augusto who is from Brazil, share his vision of what social justice is, one of his favorite activities at the Encampment and what the Encampment means to him. Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
July 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Click drive.google.com/file/d/1giA_... to hear 2025 Encamper Augusto who is from Brazil, share his vision of what social justice is, one of his favorite activities at the Encampment and what the Encampment means to him. Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
This week the Encampers went deeper into the topic of immigration, learned more about farmworkers through in-depth conversations and experiences, and journeyed to Limuw Island with members of the Chumash people. Learn more at tinyurl.com/efc2025-2
July 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
This week the Encampers went deeper into the topic of immigration, learned more about farmworkers through in-depth conversations and experiences, and journeyed to Limuw Island with members of the Chumash people. Learn more at tinyurl.com/efc2025-2
In another great learning experience/community service opportunity, Encampers visited @pyramid.flowers in Ventura. They helped serve lunch to local farm workers prepared by @cheftimk. All made possible by @friendsoffieldworkers.
Encamper creative presentations business.facebook.com/events/10810...
Encamper creative presentations business.facebook.com/events/10810...
July 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
In another great learning experience/community service opportunity, Encampers visited @pyramid.flowers in Ventura. They helped serve lunch to local farm workers prepared by @cheftimk. All made possible by @friendsoffieldworkers.
Encamper creative presentations business.facebook.com/events/10810...
Encamper creative presentations business.facebook.com/events/10810...
2025 Encampers Myijade and Noah talk about what the Encampment means to them. Meet them and the other Encampers at our Virtual InterGen(erational) Program on July 19: Register by July 18: tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
July 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
2025 Encampers Myijade and Noah talk about what the Encampment means to them. Meet them and the other Encampers at our Virtual InterGen(erational) Program on July 19: Register by July 18: tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
Learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
2025 Encamper Vanessa talks about what the Encampment means to her. Meet Vanessa and the other Encampers at our Virtual InterGen(erational) Program on July 19: Learn more: tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
You can learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
You can learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
July 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
2025 Encamper Vanessa talks about what the Encampment means to her. Meet Vanessa and the other Encampers at our Virtual InterGen(erational) Program on July 19: Learn more: tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
You can learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
You can learn more about the Encampment at our website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
Words and pictures from the Encampers' community service project at the Rio School District regenerative farm. You can learn more about the Encampment at our website:
July 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Words and pictures from the Encampers' community service project at the Rio School District regenerative farm. You can learn more about the Encampment at our website:
What are the 2025 Encampers learning, doing, saying? Find out more about our summer youth leadership development program by checking out our post—words, photos and videos from the first week. tinyurl.com/EFC2025-1
July 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
What are the 2025 Encampers learning, doing, saying? Find out more about our summer youth leadership development program by checking out our post—words, photos and videos from the first week. tinyurl.com/EFC2025-1
2025 Encamper, Annie, tells us what she’s learned so far at the summer youth leadership program. To learn more, join our InterGen(erational) Program, July 18-20. Register now--deadlines coming up--July 11 and 18th. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
July 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
2025 Encamper, Annie, tells us what she’s learned so far at the summer youth leadership program. To learn more, join our InterGen(erational) Program, July 18-20. Register now--deadlines coming up--July 11 and 18th. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
The 2025 Encampment youth leadership summer program continues with the Encampers meeting with local grassroots organizers, Andi Garcia, Marcus and Casmali Lopez and Odette Moran from CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy). Website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
July 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The 2025 Encampment youth leadership summer program continues with the Encampers meeting with local grassroots organizers, Andi Garcia, Marcus and Casmali Lopez and Odette Moran from CAUSE (Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy). Website: encampmentforcitizenship.org
The 2025 Encampment began on July 1. Yesterday, Marcus and Casmali Lopez introduced the cohort to aspects of Chumash culture on a hike. Today they discussed the program theme “Justice Knows No Borders.” Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1VS49...
2025 InterGen:
tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
2025 InterGen:
tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
2025 InterGen: Naming This Moment and Strategizing Together - Encampment for Citizenship
If you are curious to know what the Encampers are learning in our “Justice Knows No Borders” summer program, join us the weekend of July 18–20 for our in-person InterGen Program or on Saturday, July 1...
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July 5, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The 2025 Encampment began on July 1. Yesterday, Marcus and Casmali Lopez introduced the cohort to aspects of Chumash culture on a hike. Today they discussed the program theme “Justice Knows No Borders.” Video: drive.google.com/file/d/1VS49...
2025 InterGen:
tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
2025 InterGen:
tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
If you are eager for intergenerational conversation in these turbulent times, then join us. If you are curious to know what the Encampers are learning in our “Justice Knows No Borders” summer program, July 18-20, 2025 or virtual July 19th.
Click for the schedule. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
Click for the schedule. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
June 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
If you are eager for intergenerational conversation in these turbulent times, then join us. If you are curious to know what the Encampers are learning in our “Justice Knows No Borders” summer program, July 18-20, 2025 or virtual July 19th.
Click for the schedule. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
Click for the schedule. tinyurl.com/InterGen2025...
What do “borders” have to do with democracy and the development of a new generation of leaders and activists? Find our more about why this summer's Encampment's theme is "Justice Knows No Borders": tinyurl.com/EFC-justice
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
What do “borders” have to do with democracy and the development of a new generation of leaders and activists? Find our more about why this summer's Encampment's theme is "Justice Knows No Borders": tinyurl.com/EFC-justice
Who inspires you? You can honor them and invest in the development of youth activists by donating to our Spring Sponsorship Fund. We are raising money to fund young people whose families cannot afford the full program fee. That's how we fund diversity of leadership now and for the future.
May 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Who inspires you? You can honor them and invest in the development of youth activists by donating to our Spring Sponsorship Fund. We are raising money to fund young people whose families cannot afford the full program fee. That's how we fund diversity of leadership now and for the future.
What’s our role in making sure we have a living democracy in our future? Invest in the development of youth activists by donating to our Spring Sponsorship Fund. We are raising money to fund young people whose families cannot afford the full program fee.
May 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
What’s our role in making sure we have a living democracy in our future? Invest in the development of youth activists by donating to our Spring Sponsorship Fund. We are raising money to fund young people whose families cannot afford the full program fee.