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๐ŸŒ Youโ€™re Invited: Planet Protectors Pitch Celebration

Friday, May 30, 2025 | 12:30โ€“2:30 PM MT | Museum of Boulder

What if kids held the mic โ€” and the whole community came to listen?

Thatโ€™s exactly what weโ€™re inviting you into.

After three days of creativity, learning, and heart-led action, the young changemakers of Planet Protectors Camp (ages 6โ€“9!) are ready to share their bold, beautiful ideas to help the Earth.

Whether itโ€™s a new invention, a community solution, a story, or a heartfelt call to action, each camper will take the stage to present what theyโ€™ve imagined โ€” and why it matters.

This isnโ€™t a school presentation.
This is a celebration of courage, creativity, and youth-led vision.

๐ŸŒŸ Why It Matters

The kids in Planet Protectors have spent the week learning about the Earth, exploring their feelings around climate change, and designing ideas that reflect their own spark and sense of purpose. They’ve worked with teen fellows, adult mentors, and each other to turn questions into solutions โ€” and they canโ€™t wait to share them with you.

Theyโ€™re asking for our attention, not our approval.
Theyโ€™re inviting us to believe in them โ€” and in ourselves, too.

โœจ What to Expect

  • A community circle to begin

  • Live “pitches” from every camper

  • Youth fellow and mentor reflections

  • Light snacks and lemonade

  • A giving table to support scholarships for future programs

  • Joy, pride, and (likely) a few happy tears

All ages welcome. Bring your heart. Wear something joyful.


๐Ÿ’Œ RSVP Today

๐ŸŒฑ The event is free, but RSVP is required so we can prepare seating and refreshments.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Click here to RSVP via Zeffy

(Youโ€™ll also have the option to make a donation โ€” all proceeds support future camps and youth leadership programs through Dream Tank and our partner organizations.)


๐Ÿ’ฌ Why Itโ€™s Personal

This idea started with a conversation between me and 16-year-old Dream Tank visionary Kalyahn Varanasi, who asked:

โ€œWhat if we helped younger kids feel empowered, not afraid?โ€

That dream became Planet Protectors โ€” and now itโ€™s real.

The youth team leading this includes original Dream Makers like Cody and Anya, and our newest fellow Sophie, along with mentors, community leaders, and families like yours.

Please join us to witness what happens when we say yes to the next generation.

See you May 30th.
With love,
Heidi Cuppari
Co-Founder, Dream Tank

๐ŸŒ Become a Planet Protector Sponsor

Empower the next generation of changemakers.

In May 2025, Dream Tank is launching Planet Protectorsโ€”a summer camp designed to transform climate anxiety into creativity, confidence, and action for kids ages 6โ€“9.

For three powerful days, these young innovators will:

  • Explore real-world sustainability challenges

  • Dream up bold solutions

  • Prototype their ideas

  • Present their projects at a joyful Demo Day celebration

We need your support to make it happen.
Your sponsorship or donation will directly fund scholarships, eco-friendly supplies, and mentorship opportunities that will ignite the dreams of our youngest leaders.


๐ŸŒŸ Sponsorship Opportunities

๐ŸŒ Launch Sponsor โ€“ $5,500

  • Fund the entire camp for 10+ kids

  • Submit a real-world design challenge for campers to solve

  • Co-branded signage at the Museum of Boulder

  • Logo featured on the Dream Tank website, program materials, press (AboutBoulder.com), and across all social media channels

  • Opportunity to speak at Demo Day

๐ŸŒฑ Supply Sponsor โ€“ $500

  • Fund essential camp supplies: eco-crafts, prototyping materials, tech tools

  • Logo inclusion on Dream Tank website and program materials

  • Includes all Dreamer Sponsor benefits

๐ŸŒŸ Dreamer Sponsor โ€“ $275

  • Fund a full scholarship for one child

  • Recognition in camp emails + digital shoutout

  • Sponsor name featured on Demo Day signage


Together, we can show young people that they are not too young to change the world.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more and become a sponsor today: wearedreamtank.org/planet-protectors

Questions? Email us at: heidi@dreamtank.co and Kalyahn@dreamtank.co

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 6โ€“9.โ€‹

๐ŸŒŸ Camp Details:

  • Dates: May 28โ€“30, 2025

  • Time: 9:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM daily

  • Location: Museum of Boulder

  • Ages: 6โ€“9

  • Cost: $275 (Scholarships Available)โ€‹

๐Ÿš€ What Awaits Your Young Planet Protector?

Over three dynamic days, campers will:

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Explore real-world climate challenges through engaging activities.

  • ๐Ÿ’ก Innovate by dreaming up bold solutions to protect our planet.

  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Create prototypes of their ideas, bringing visions to life.

  • ๐ŸŽค Present their projects during a joyful Demo Day celebration.โ€‹

This camp is more than just funโ€”it’s a transformative journey that equips children with:

  • ๐Ÿง  Problem-solving skills for real-world issues.

  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Confidence in public speaking and storytelling.

  • ๐Ÿค Collaboration abilities through teamwork.

  • ๐ŸŒˆ A sense of empowerment to make a difference.โ€‹

๐ŸŽจ Daily Themes & Activities:

Day 1: Dream & Discover

  • Engaging icebreakers and climate-themed games.

  • Storytelling sessions to spark imagination.

  • Brainstorming innovative solutions to environmental challenges

Day 2: Design & Build

  • Hands-on creation of mini models or plans.

  • Eco-friendly arts and crafts.

  • Mentor-led design challenges and surprises.โ€‹

Day 3: Demo Day!

  • Practice presentations with peers.

  • Showcase projects to family and friends.

  • Celebrate with fun activities like a solar dance party or water balloon games!โ€‹

๐ŸŒŸ Join the Movement!

At Dream Tank, we believe that children are not just the futureโ€”they are the NOW. We’re cultivating the next generation of joyful Planet Protectors by nurturing their creativity and passion.โ€‹

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Register Now and let your child’s imagination soar!

๐Ÿ’ซ Mentors and Fellowship Opportunities Available!

Planet Protectors Camp is powered by our Dream Tank Fellows โ€” visionary youth changemakers โ€” and supported by an intergenerational team of mentors who bring creativity, care, and lived experience into every moment.

๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ‘ง๐Ÿพ Campers will be guided by:

  • ๐ŸŒŸ Kalyahn Varanasi, our Dream Tank Youth Fellow and camp coordinator, designing this experience as part of his real-world climate innovation journey.

  • ๐Ÿ’ก A team of Dream Tank Mentors, including local educators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are passionate about empowering the next generation.

But this isnโ€™t just about meeting mentors โ€” itโ€™s also a chance to become one.

๐ŸŒ€ If you or someone you know (teen, young adult, or adult!) is interested in mentoring youth or becoming a Dream Tank Fellow, weโ€™d love to hear from you.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Click the Register link to learn more about how to get involved with this program โ€” as a camper, a mentor, or a rising fellow in our community.

Letโ€™s build the future, together. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“œ PUBLIC STATEMENT: The Rise of Decentralized Learning

A Sacred Response to the Collapse of Conventional Education
โœจ Issued by the Guardianship Council & Dream Tank โ€“ March 21, 2025
โ€œThere are moments in history when something endsโ€”and something ancient, yet brand new, begins. We believe we are living in such a moment now.โ€

The dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education is not just a political shift. It is a signalโ€”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 brokenโ€”it is breaking OPEN. We do not fear decentralization. We were made for it. The Guardianship Council and Dream Tank affirm the following:

๐Ÿ”น Learning must be liberated from institutions and returned to communities.
๐Ÿ”น Children and youth must be at the center of designing their own education.
๐Ÿ”น 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 activationโ€”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 โ€“ A Day of Stability & Foundations

On April 4thโ€”a Master Number of structure, sovereignty, and the new world we are buildingโ€”we invite all who feel called to a live global activation call:

๐ŸŒ€ When Systems Collapse โ€“ Reimagining Education from the Ground Up
๐Ÿ“… April 4, 2025 | 11 AM MT | Live on Zoom

REGISTER HERE

This gathering is not just about ideas. It is about action. Real, immediate, tangible action.

โœจ What We Will Activate:

โœ… Decentralized learning pods in communities worldwide
โœ… Tools & templates for families, mentors, and educators to start NOW
โœ… Youth-led innovation in regenerative education & systems change
โœ… 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,
๐Ÿ’  The Guardianship Council & Dream Tank Team

๐ŸŒ 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 Councilโ€”a sacred leadership body guiding decentralized education and community resilience.

The Guardianship Council emerges as a natural evolution of Dream Tankโ€™s missionโ€”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?

โœ… Steward the Vision โ€“ Hold space for ethical, decentralized learning.
โœ… Activate Real-World Solutions โ€“ Support community resilience hubs & learning pods.
โœ… Guide & Mentor Youth Leaders โ€“ Bridge generations of wisdom & innovation.
โœ… Align Resources & Networks โ€“ Help scale impact through funding & partnerships.
โœ… Lead with Purpose & Integrity โ€“ Co-create a collaborative ecosystem for transformation.

๐Ÿ’ก Seats are available now. If you feel called to step into this role, letโ€™s connect.

Dream Tank is a 501c3 non-profit social enterprise. Contributions to DreamTank โ„ข are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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