MYNA (Muslim Youth of North America)
A national, youth-run Muslim organization offering 20+ camps, events, and leadership programs each year for middle and high schoolers, with financial aid available to make programming accessible.
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BBYO
A national Jewish teen movement (AZA for boys, BBG for girls) with active Bay Area/Northern California chapters. Teens explore leadership, civic engagement, Jewish identity, and service through local chapter meetings, summer programs, and international conventions.
Beloved Arise Youth Alliance
A free national community for LGBTQ+ youth of faith and allies ages 14-24 to connect through a private Discord, share personal narratives, apply to become Youth Ambassadors, and lead micro-grant-funded community projects.
NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth)
The Reform Judaism movement's national teen network, with Bay Area synagogue chapters. Teens build leadership skills and Jewish identity through local chapter events, regional conventions, social-justice projects, and national gatherings.
USY (United Synagogue Youth)
A national Conservative Jewish teen movement with Bay Area synagogue chapters. Members build leadership skills and Jewish identity through local chapter events, regional conventions, and optional summer travel programs.
American Red Cross Leadership Development Center (LDC) Summer Camp
A four-day overnight summer leadership camp at a Bay Area location where more than 130 teen delegates train in team-building, CPR and first aid, disaster and emergency response, and leadership roles alongside Red Cross staff.
Boston Leadership Institute: Real Estate Investing
A one-week program in Boston where high schoolers appraise an actual home on the market, complete a mock loan application, build an amortization table, and explore REITs, house-flipping, and real estate careers through field trips to local properties.