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Introducing Planet Protectors Summer Camp: Empowering Young Changemakers!
Are you ready to ignite your child’s passion for the planet? Dream Tank is thrilled to announce the Planet Protectors Summer Camp, a vibrant and imaginative experience designed for young visionaries aged 6–9.
🌟 Camp Details:
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Dates: May 28–30, 2025
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Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily
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Location: Museum of Boulder
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Ages: 6–9
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Cost: $275 (Scholarships Available)
🚀 What Awaits Your Young Planet Protector?
Over three dynamic days, campers will:
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🌱 Explore real-world climate challenges through engaging activities.
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💡 Innovate by dreaming up bold solutions to protect our planet.
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🛠️ Create prototypes of their ideas, bringing visions to life.
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🎤 Present their projects during a joyful Demo Day celebration.
This camp is more than just fun—it’s a transformative journey that equips children with:
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🧠 Problem-solving skills for real-world issues.
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🗣️ Confidence in public speaking and storytelling.
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🤝 Collaboration abilities through teamwork.
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🌈 A sense of empowerment to make a difference.
🎨 Daily Themes & Activities:
Day 1: Dream & Discover
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Engaging icebreakers and climate-themed games.
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Storytelling sessions to spark imagination.
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Brainstorming innovative solutions to environmental challenges
Day 2: Design & Build
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Hands-on creation of mini models or plans.
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Eco-friendly arts and crafts.
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Mentor-led design challenges and surprises.
Day 3: Demo Day!
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Practice presentations with peers.
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Showcase projects to family and friends.
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Celebrate with fun activities like a solar dance party or water balloon games!
🌟 Join the Movement!
At Dream Tank, we believe that children are not just the future—they are the NOW. We’re cultivating the next generation of joyful Planet Protectors by nurturing their creativity and passion.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Register Now and let your child’s imagination soar!
💫 Mentors and Fellowship Opportunities Available!
Planet Protectors Camp is powered by our Dream Tank Fellows — visionary youth changemakers — and supported by an intergenerational team of mentors who bring creativity, care, and lived experience into every moment.
👦🏽👧🏾 Campers will be guided by:
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🌟 Kalyahn Varanasi, our Dream Tank Youth Fellow and camp coordinator, designing this experience as part of his real-world climate innovation journey.
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💡 A team of Dream Tank Mentors, including local educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are passionate about empowering the next generation.
But this isn’t just about meeting mentors — it’s also a chance to become one.
🌀 If you or someone you know (teen, young adult, or adult!) is interested in mentoring youth or becoming a Dream Tank Fellow, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Click the Register link to learn more about how to get involved with this program — as a camper, a mentor, or a rising fellow in our community.
Let’s build the future, together. 🌍
📜 PUBLIC STATEMENT: The Rise of Decentralized Learning
A Sacred Response to the Collapse of Conventional Education
✨ Issued by the Guardianship Council & Dream Tank – March 21, 2025
“There are moments in history when something ends—and something ancient, yet brand new, begins. We believe we are living in such a moment now.”
The dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is not just a political shift. It is a signal—a catalyst for something long overdue: the return of learning to communities, youth, and the wisdom keepers of the future. For decades, education has been shaped by rigid systems, outdated models, and structures that suppress creativity, sovereignty, and true intelligence. But education is not broken—it is breaking OPEN. We do not fear decentralization. We were made for it. The Guardianship Council and Dream Tank affirm the following:
🔹 Learning must be liberated from institutions and returned to communities.
🔹 Children and youth must be at the center of designing their own education.
🔹 We must no longer ask for permission to build the future. We build it now.
This is not a crisis. It is an opening. We are stepping forward with an immediate activation—the launch of The Guardianship Learning Pod Network, a community-driven educational ecosystem that offers real solutions in this time of transition.
JOIN THE CALL: April 4, 2025 – A Day of Stability & Foundations
On April 4th—a Master Number of structure, sovereignty, and the new world we are building—we invite all who feel called to a live global activation call:
🌀 When Systems Collapse – Reimagining Education from the Ground Up
📅 April 4, 2025 | 11 AM MT | Live on Zoom
This gathering is not just about ideas. It is about action. Real, immediate, tangible action.
✨ What We Will Activate:
✅ Decentralized learning pods in communities worldwide
✅ Tools & templates for families, mentors, and educators to start NOW
✅ Youth-led innovation in regenerative education & systems change
✅ A global movement of Guardianship-led learning
“We are not here to resist collapse. We are here to lead the birth of something greater.”
The time of waiting is over. Education is rising from the roots. Signed with purpose,
💠 The Guardianship Council & Dream Tank Team
🌍 About The Guardianship Council: Stewarding the Future of Education
As this movement unfolds, we invite aligned leaders, educators, and visionaries to step forward into The Guardianship Council—a sacred leadership body guiding decentralized education and community resilience.
The Guardianship Council emerges as a natural evolution of Dream Tank’s mission—expanding its legacy of youth-driven innovation into a global movement for decentralized education, resilience, and regenerative leadership.
What does it mean to be on the Guardianship Council?
✅ Steward the Vision – Hold space for ethical, decentralized learning.
✅ Activate Real-World Solutions – Support community resilience hubs & learning pods.
✅ Guide & Mentor Youth Leaders – Bridge generations of wisdom & innovation.
✅ Align Resources & Networks – Help scale impact through funding & partnerships.
✅ Lead with Purpose & Integrity – Co-create a collaborative ecosystem for transformation.
💡 Seats are available now. If you feel called to step into this role, let’s connect.
NextGEN InnoVision Lab: Building a Future Powered by Youth Innovation
At Dream Tank, we believe in the transformative power of youth-led innovation to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Our recent NextGEN InnoVision Collaborative Lab, hosted in partnership with Brown University students Hongyu Jasmine Zhu, Francis Parserio, and Ava-Celeste Matos, was a testament to this belief. The event brought together brilliant minds from across the globe to co-create solutions for issues like climate action, mental health, and sustainability.
Watch the Replay Below:
Here’s how you can be part of this journey:
Event Highlights
- Global Collaboration: Youth from diverse backgrounds worked alongside mentors to design solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Prototypes for Global Impact: Participants developed ideas for expanding Dream Tank’s mission globally, starting with Kenya in partnership with Safe House Kenya.
- Technological Integration: Innovations included leveraging Dream-Design-Launch frameworks and exploring a custom GPT to democratize access to tools and mentorship.
What’s Next?
- Launch of the Innovation Fund We are thrilled to announce the creation of the Innovation Fund—a dedicated resource to support youth-led solutions. This fund will empower young changemakers to transform their ideas into real-world impact.
- Scaling Dream Tank’s Reach Our vision is to engage 1 billion youth worldwide by expanding programs, partnerships, and tools like our custom GPT. Together, we can ensure every young person has the opportunity to dream big and launch solutions.
- Stay Connected
- Join Part Two of the Collaboration: We’re already planning the next phase of this global innovation journey.
- Subscribe to Updates: Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events, initiatives, and impact stories.
How You Can Take Action
- Support the Innovation Fund: Help us empower youth-led solutions by contributing to the Innovation Fund. Donate here.
- Join the Movement: Volunteer, mentor, or partner with Dream Tank to expand our reach and impact. Sign up here.
- Spread the Word: Share this post with your network and amplify the voices of young changemakers.
- Follow Us: Stay inspired by following Dream Tank on Instagram and LinkedIn.
A Brighter Future Together
We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated in and supported the NextGEN InnoVision Lab. Together, we’re building a future where youth innovation drives systemic change, creating a thriving world for generations to come.
Let’s dream, design, and launch a brighter future—together.