❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Ages 6–9 | May 28–30, 2025 | 9am–2pm | Museum of Boulder
🌱 Who is this camp for?
Planet Protectors Summer Camp is designed for youth ages 6–9 who are curious, creative, and care about the Earth. No prior experience with climate or innovation is needed — just a willingness to explore and imagine!
🗓️ what are the camp dates and times?
Camp runs May 28–30, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day at the Museum of Boulder. Parents/guardians will receive a detailed welcome packet before camp begins.
🗓️ Special Note for Friday:
Demo Day begins at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 30 and runs until 2:30 PM. Families, friends, and community members are warmly invited to join us for this celebratory showcase of camper creations!
How much does it cost?
The full 3-day camp experience is $275 per child.
Need-based scholarships are available! If cost is a barrier, please reach out — we want every young Planet Protector to have access.
What will campers actually do each day?
Each day combines fun, learning, and creativity. Campers will:
🌱 Learn about real-world climate solutions
💡 Dream up bold ideas to help the planet
🛠️ Build simple prototypes
🎤 Practice storytelling and public speaking
🎉 Present their vision at our joyful
- There will also be time for movement, play, nature breaks, and lots of imagination.
Who are the mentors and fellows?
Planet Protectors Camp is led by Dream Tank Fellows — youth leaders designing real solutions — and guided by an intergenerational team of mentors bringing vision, creativity, and heart to every moment.
🌟 Our lead youth Fellow is Kalyahn Varanasi, a Dream Tank NextGEN Innovation Fellow and the visionary behind this camp.
🌀 On-site mentorship will include:
- Heidi Cuppari, founder of Dream Tank and longtime youth mentor
- Cody Gould, one of Dream Tank’s original co-founders, who helped launch the movement at age 7! Cody now returns as a High School Junior and a creative helper with fresh, fun ideas to spark imagination during camp
- Additional Dream Tank Mentors and invited guests from the Boulder innovation, education, and climate communities
Campers will be supported by a deeply caring team of mentors committed to empowering kids and having a lot of fun along the way!
Can my teen or college-age child get involved as a helper or mentor??
Yes! We’re actively inviting teens, young adults, and adult mentors to support this experience. Whether you’d like to co-lead a breakout session, offer encouragement, or grow into a Dream Tank Fellowship yourself — we welcome your energy!
👉 Apply as a Fellow
I am Passionate about mentoring young people! What should I do next?
Whether you’re an educator, activist, creative, or just someone who believes in youth empowerment — we’d love to have you on board.
👉 Apply to be a Mentor
What does it take to sponsor Planet Protectors?
Who can attend Demo Day?
Everyone is welcome!
Demo Day is open to parents, family members, educators, mentors, community leaders, and anyone passionate about youth innovation and climate solutions.
🗓️ Join us Friday, May 30 from 12:30–2:30 PM at the Museum of Boulder for a joyful celebration of the campers’ ideas and creative projects. Come be inspired!
What about food, safety, and allergies?
Campers should bring a nut-free lunch and water bottle each day. We’ll provide light snacks. Please indicate any allergies or health needs during registration so we can make sure your child is safe and supported.
All staff and mentors are vetted and trained to ensure a secure and welcoming environment.
How did this camp get dreamed up?
Planet Protectors Camp was created by Kalyahn Varanasi, a 16-year-old changemaker who began his journey through Teens on Track, a 1:1 coaching program led by Dream Tank founder Heidi Cuppari through her consultancy Heidi Cuppari LLC.
Since September, Heidi has worked closely with Kalyahn to help him uncover his passion and purpose. Through deep exploration, mentorship, and training, Kalyahn discovered a call to empower younger kids to transform climate anxiety into action through creativity and imagination.
Now, as an official Dream Tank Fellow, he’s producing this camp as part of his real-world innovation portfolio — a powerful step in his own leadership journey.
🌱 The camp includes proven Dream Tank methods and has been reviewed by child development and psychology professionals to ensure it’s age-appropriate, supportive, and fun.
✨ Read more of Kalyahn’s story here in AboutBoulder.com
Who can I contact with questions?
Feel free to email us at kalyahn@dreamtank.co or heidi@dreamtank.co — we’re happy to help and can’t wait to connect with you!
