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If we're going to change the world, we've got to start in our own communities. Changing attitudes. Changing priorities. Changing the way we think about our world.
Where would you like to go?

take action academy.

Each summer, Free The Children partners with Me to We to hold the Take Action Leadership Academies—unforgettable, week-long experiences taking place every year all across North America. This is where the coolest, sharpest kids spend their vacations: doing something that really affects the world.

Along with gaining leadership skills, exploring social issues and learning the real benefits of volunteerism and activism, youth create friendships, have some laughs and make memories that last a lifetime.

The Take Action Academies maximize youth potential as leaders through facilitated discussions and group activities about international issues affecting young people around the world.

Youth interact with each other, and with special guests who share stories about being heroes of social action and engagement. There's also lots of room for fun: dance lessons, soccer games and arts and crafts.

Programming is best suited to participants aged nine to 21.

The Take Action Academy takes place in eight locations:

Quebec:Bishop's University, Sherbrooke
East Coast:Mt. Allison University, Sackville
Vancouver:Alexandra Neighbourhood House, Surrey
Toronto:Me to We Leadership Centre, Bethany Hills
Calgary:Kamp Kawanis, Bragg Creek
Winnipeg:Balmoral Hall School
California:Menlo College, Atherton
Arizona:Windsong Peace & Leadership Center

Register and learn more at: www.metowe.com/leadership/take-action/

get involved!

Join us for the next Take Action Academy. Here's how:
1 Get a closer look at the academy from our partner organization, Me to We. 2 Book your spot at the next academy today!
Interested in giving your students the academy experience? Here's how you can:
1 Get a closer look at the academy from our partner organization, Me to We. 2 Connect with our team to find out how your school can host the next academy.
Give your kids a life-changing experience. Sign them up for a Take Action Academy.
1 Get a closer look at the academy from our partner organization, Me to We. 2 Book your child's spot at the next academy today!
Show your staff and clients you care by supporting the Take Action Academy!
1 Sponsor a youth to attend the academy. 2 Become an official academy sponsor.

Academy Dates

Arizona Take Action Academy: June 24 – June 30, 2012
Calgary Take Action Academy: August 5 – August 11, 2012
California Take Action Academy: June 17 – June 23, 2012
East Coast Take Action Academy: July 9 – July 14, 2012
Ontario Take Action Academy 1: July 15 – July 21, 2012
Ontario Take Action Academy 2: July 22 – July 28, 2012
Ontario Take Action Academy 3: August 5 – August 11, 2012
Ontario Take Action Academy 4: August 12 – August 18, 2012
Quebec Take Action Academy: July 15 – July 21, 2012
Vancouver Take Action Academy 1: July 2 – July 8, 2012
Vancouver Take Action Academy 2: July 9 – July 15, 2012
Winnipeg Take Action Academy: July 22 – July 28, 2012

Changing attitudes and behaviour

"I feel so grateful towards the people who have encouraged me to come here, and also towards the facilitators because they were and are going to be there for me whenever I need it. They inspire me so much! This Academy helped me develop so much and helped me understand the world so much better." – Alexandra Rusu, age 16

Together We Can Change the World.