Ages 5–16 · Families
Camps
Explore, make friends, and learn by doing. Find day and overnight camps with hands-on activities in science, art, and the outdoors.
Find a campCompassPoint Mentorship — Learning, leadership, and community
Since 2012, CompassPoint Mentorship has helped youth ages 5–25 turn ideas into real-world impact — through summer camps, mentorship, internships, and community projects.
Ages 14–25 · Students and mentors
Mentorship
Turn an interest into a community project. Build skills through academic support, youth-led committees, and opportunities to learn with mentors.
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Equitable access
Scholarships, free transportation, and barrier removal ensure participation regardless of economic circumstances
Youth-to-youth leadership model
High school students design and lead programs for younger participants — leadership built at multiple age levels
How we learn and lead
Education. Experience. Exposure.
Our mentorship approach connects learning with opportunities to contribute. Young people develop their own skills while helping others grow.
Education
Build a foundation
Personalized academic guidance and college preparation help students develop the skills and confidence to pursue their interests.
Experience
Put ideas into practice
Youth-led committees, community projects, and internship opportunities give students a way to practice leadership and work with others.
Exposure
Discover what is possible
Research, public speaking, and learning with community and professional mentors introduce students to new perspectives and pathways.
Explore our camps
Find your next adventure with CP Mentorship.
USS Hornet Boarding Camp — November 22–25, 2026
Sleep on a WWII aircraft carrier. Ferry into San Francisco and Oakland. Be part of a book that gets published. Four days and three nights, including food and board.
View camp details →USS Hornet Boarding Camp — December 20–23, 2026
Sleep on a WWII aircraft carrier. Ferry into San Francisco and Oakland. Be part of a book that gets published. Four days and three nights, including food and board.
View camp details →Youth voice in shared spaces
Public art, made together
Students work with professional artists to research community needs, develop designs, and create murals. Community input and collaboration are part of the process, connecting artistic expression with local stories and places.
Examples of completed mural projects
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Stevens Creek County Park
- Hellyer County Park
The same approach carries into community and school projects: young people contribute ideas, learn from mentors, and help shape the spaces around them.
Our community of partners
Help young people take their next step
Your time, experience, and support help make mentorship, camps, and community projects possible.
Stay connected
Hear about youth projects, camps, community events, and ways to support CP Mentorship.
