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Get Involved:Volunteering OpportunitiesYouth Service America Youth Service America caters to teens who want to get involved in helping out their communities. They have a searchable database of volunteer opportunities across the country, a great way to make your summer count. Do Something Do Something is a website containing blogs, campaigns, and news all focused on the interests of today's youth. These groups know the power that teens have and are looking to give teens opportunities to get involved year round. Issue Advocacy ONE Campaign The ONE Campaign, started by Bono of U2, is aimed at fighting global poverty and its devastating effects. No matter how much time you have to give over the summer, the ONE Campaign has something you can do, from signing their on-line petition to wearing a bracelet or organizing an event. What better way to get your name next to celebrity supporters, like Penelope Cruz and Brad Pitt? Youth Noise Youth Noise is an organization that allows each member to speak out on their own cause and interact with other members who share their interests. Whether you are passionate about the environment, government, or art, Youth Noise provides you with the tools to do something about whatever you think is important. You can even post your own video about why you support your cause. Plugged In Get involved and get Plugged In. Plugged in is The Amnesty International Newsletter for teens and students. Get Plugged In and get updates on resources, news and actions.: Summer Camps My Summer Camps Camp is a staple of summertime. MySummerCamps.com is an online database that lets you search for a summer camp to suit your interest. You can look for day and sleep away camps all across the U.S. that cover all interests imaginable. From your classic outdoor adventure camps to ones focused on science and technology, MySummerCamps.com will help you find it. Fashion Camp NYC Ever dream of studying fashion in New York City? Now's your chance. Fashion Camp NYC gives participants the opportunity to meet with high-end fashion executives and learn the basics of design and styling. The camp is one week long and has programming for teens ages 14 to 18 and is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. TeenInk Summer Programs TeenInk.com has compiled an awesome list of art camps for teens. Everything from writing programs to visual art summer camps in the U.S. and in other countries are represented. If you are interested in art, check out TeenInk.com's recommendations. Arts & Fashion Fashion Club Online Run by the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, this site offers information on the latest styles, tips on channeling your interest in fashion into a career, and even ways to get scholarships to fashion school. Not to mention, the site gets regular information from FIDM student Lauren Conrad (AKA LC from Laguna Beach). Postsecret.com An ongoing online art project, Postsecret.com is a great site for passing the time on lazy summer afternoons. People anonymously submit their secrets on postcards and they are posted to an online blog where people can respond to them. The site has become so popular that they now publish "Best of Postsecret" books. Election '08 YouTube: CitizenTube Vlog (Video Blog) Interested in the 2008 election? YouTube offers an online video blog that covers candidates from all parties and allows viewers to suggest questions for presidential hopefuls and site content that the moderator responds to. This (vlog) allows you to get involved from your very own computer so you can be politically active while still enjoying your vacation. YouTube: You Choose '08 Channel If you want to check out the latest videos about the 2008 presidential elections. Environmental Organizations Sierra student coalition Concerned about the environment? Check out the information that the Sierra Club provides to students about climate change and other environmental issues. They even offer summer conferences for people who are ready to get involved now. Youth for Environmental Sanity Though founded as a group concerned solely with Environmental change, YES! has grown to focus on outstanding leadership among young people and seeks to bring together teens who want to work towards making a global change. They host workshops, summits, and conferences throughout the summer that anyone can apply for. |
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