Travel Program for middle and high school students
WHY Y?
THE FUTURE IS YOURS!
WHY Y?
THE FUTURE IS YOURS!
Spend the Summer in 🇺🇸 California with Peers Who Share a Passion for Growth
We help young people develop essential skills, explore future opportunities, and build confidence in a dynamic and supportive environment.
📆 August 4-11, 2025
We help young people develop essential skills, explore future opportunities, and build confidence in a dynamic and supportive environment.
📆 August 4-11, 2025
Travel Program for middle and high school students
WHY Y? THE FUTURE IS YOURS!
Spend the Summer in 🇺🇸 California with Peers Who Share a Passion for Growth
📆 August 4-11, 2025
We help young people develop essential skills, explore future opportunities, and build confidence in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Program Highlights
- Explore the American DreamVisit Iconic Cities Tour in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Los Angeles
- Ivy League UniversitiesEmbark on guided tours of major universities: Berkeley, Stanford, Caltech, UCLA etc,
- Business MeetingsMeetings with successful Entrepreneurs from top tech companies
- Work on your future
Participate in lectures and mentoring sessions, and collaborate on projects culminating in presentations
San Francisco
In San Francisco, participants will dive into the heart of innovation, exploring top universities and world-renowned tech companies. They'll tour UC Berkeley and Stanford, meet students and faculty, and gain insights into academic and startup opportunities. Visits to Google and Amazon Startup Hub will provide a behind-the-scenes look at career paths and cutting-edge technology. At Plug and Play Tech Center, they'll learn to pitch ideas and build business plans. The experience culminates with a pitch session in front of a top entrepreneur and an exclusive dinner with a successful founder, offering invaluable career and startup advice.
San Francisco
In San Francisco, participants will dive into the heart of innovation, exploring top universities and world-renowned tech companies. They'll tour UC Berkeley and Stanford, meet students and faculty, and gain insights into academic and startup opportunities. Visits to Google and Amazon Startup Hub will provide a behind-the-scenes look at career paths and cutting-edge technology. At Plug and Play Tech Center, they'll learn to pitch ideas and build business plans. The experience culminates with a pitch session in front of a top entrepreneur and an exclusive dinner with a successful founder, offering invaluable career and startup advice.
Santa Cruz
and Monterey
and Monterey
In Santa Cruz, participants will experience a blend of coastal beauty and academic discovery. They’ll tour UC Santa Cruz, exploring sustainability-focused programs and student initiatives. A walk through the Redwood Forest in Henry Cowell State Park and dinner by the ocean offer a perfect mix of nature and reflection. The journey continues to Monterey, where participants will visit stunning dune beaches and take the famous 17-Mile Drive. A highlight is the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, where they’ll dive into cutting-edge marine science. The day ends with a sunset walk and storytelling session in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, participants will explore top universities and the entertainment industry while networking with industry leaders. They’ll tour UCLA to experience student life and visit Caltech or USC for discussions on technology and innovation. A networking dinner with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists will offer insights into startup success. Participants will meet content creators and influencers to learn about personal branding and social media impact. The journey continues with a cultural dive in Santa Monica or Venice Beach and an entertainment workshop at Warner Bros or Netflix, uncovering careers in media and digital storytelling. The program concludes with a Hollywood Drive, farewell luncheon, and airport transfer.
Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, participants will explore top universities and the entertainment industry while networking with industry leaders. They’ll tour UCLA to experience student life and visit Caltech or USC for discussions on technology and innovation. A networking dinner with entrepreneurs and venture capitalists will offer insights into startup success. Participants will meet content creators and influencers to learn about personal branding and social media impact. The journey continues with a cultural dive in Santa Monica or Venice Beach and an entertainment workshop at Warner Bros or Netflix, uncovering careers in media and digital storytelling. The program concludes with a Hollywood Drive, farewell luncheon, and airport transfer.
Why Join the Program
1
Personal Growth
The camp focuses on helping young people develop important life skills like goal-setting, self-awareness, and communication, fostering independence and self-confidence.
2
Career Exploration
The program provides an introduction to different career paths and entrepreneurship, guiding teens and young adults in making informed decisions about their future.
3
Leadership Development
Through workshops and activities, the camp cultivates leadership qualities in participants, helping them gain practical experience in managing projects and collaborating with peers.
4
Social Skills
By engaging in group activities, participants strengthen their social skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work as part of a team.
5
Safe Environment
The camp is designed to be a positive, safe, and nurturing space where young people can learn, grow, and interact with peers from diverse backgrounds.
6
GET REARY for the Future
The camp equips youth with essential tools for life beyond school—financial planning, career exploration, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
What's Included
- 🏨 Comfortable AccommodationParticipants stay in 3- and 4-star hotels, including well-known brands like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott. Each room is shared by 2 or 3 students of the same gender, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for rest and relaxation.
- 🥗 Full-Board Meals & SnacksThe program includes three nutritious meals a day, carefully selected to provide a balanced diet for active learning. Additionally, snacks and bottled water are available throughout the day to keep participants energized.
- 🚐 Private TransportationAll transfers between cities and program locations are arranged via comfortable minibuses. This ensures a safe, convenient, and hassle-free travel experience throughout the trip.
- 🎓 Engaging ActivitiesTeens participate in interactive workshops, hands-on projects, and leadership training, designed to develop essential life skills, boost confidence, and inspire future career choices.
- 🌆 City Exploration
& Cultural ExperiencesThe program includes guided tours, visits to key landmarks, and cultural immersion activities in three iconic California cities, offering a mix of education and adventure. - 🤝 Supervision
& SupportA team of experienced mentors and program coordinators accompanies the group, ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive environment for all participants.
Detailed Daily Schedule
- Airport pick up: Camp participants fly in, meet at the airport, transfer to accommodations
- Welcome reception: Introduction to the program, icebreakers, and goal-setting.
- Pitch practice: Group dinner and discussion on the role of technology in shaping the future.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Berkeley. Explore academic programs, campus life, and meet with current students and alumni.
- Networking lunch: Dine in one of Berkley’s bustling marketplaces and explore their entrepreneurial landscape.
- Tech Exploration: Visit a leading tech company Google. Learn about internships, career paths, and skills for the future.
- Passion project workshop: First team work project in Amazon Startup Hub in San Francisco
- Key Visit: Stanford University. Participate in an admissions workshop and engage with faculty or student entrepreneurs about research and startup opportunities.
- Innovation Workshop: At a local startup incubator - Plug and Play Tech Center. Learn the basics of pitching ideas and creating a business plan.
- Pitch refinement: Spend the evening refining your business idea in San Francisco and pitch in front of a top-notch serial entrepreneur.
- Dinner with a successful entrepreneur: How to make your first step in building your dream.
- Travel to Santa Cruz: Drive along the coastline and visit spots with seals.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Santa Cruz. Learn about sustainability-focused programs and student initiatives.
- Redwood Forest and Coastline: Enjoy an iconic walk in Henry Cowell State Park among ancient redwoods, followed by dinner near the ocean.
- Travel to Monterey: Visit beautiful dune beaches and enjoy the scenic 17-mile drive road.
- Key Visit: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Explore cutting-edge marine research and careers in marine biology.
- Dinner and storytelling: Walk and sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- Travel to Los Angeles along Highway 1.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Explore student life on campus.
- Networking dinner: Dine with entrepreneurs and venture capital partners.
- Key Visit: California Institute of Technology (Caltech) or University of Southern California (USC). Session with researchers on the future of technology and innovation. (TBD)
- Interactive Session: Meet with creators or influencers to discuss building personal brands and leveraging social media for impact.
- Cultural dive: Explore Santa Monica or Venice Beach for cultural immersion.
- Entertainment Workshop: Visit a major studio (Warner Bros & Netflix). Learn about creative careers like screenwriting, animation, and digital media production.
- Hollywood Drive
- Farewell Luncheon: Celebrate the week’s experiences, share takeaways, and build connections with peers and mentors.
- Depart for home or extend your stay for further exploration. Transfer to Los Angeles airport.
- Airport pick up: Camp participants fly in, meet at the airport, transfer to accommodations
- Welcome reception: Introduction to the program, icebreakers, and goal-setting.
- Pitch practice: Group dinner and discussion on the role of technology in shaping the future.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Berkeley. Explore academic programs, campus life, and meet with current students and alumni.
- Networking lunch: Dine in one of Berkley’s bustling marketplaces and explore their entrepreneurial landscape.
- Tech Exploration: Visit a leading tech company Google. Learn about internships, career paths, and skills for the future.
- Passion project workshop: First team work project in Amazon Startup Hub in San Francisco
- Key Visit: Stanford University. Participate in an admissions workshop and engage with faculty or student entrepreneurs about research and startup opportunities.
- Innovation Workshop: At a local startup incubator - Plug and Play Tech Center. Learn the basics of pitching ideas and creating a business plan.
- Pitch refinement: Spend the evening refining your business idea in San Francisco and pitch in front of a top-notch serial entrepreneur.
- Dinner with a successful entrepreneur: How to make your first step in building your dream.
- Travel to Santa Cruz: Drive along the coastline and visit spots with seals.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Santa Cruz. Learn about sustainability-focused programs and student initiatives.
- Redwood Forest and Coastline: Enjoy an iconic walk in Henry Cowell State Park among ancient redwoods, followed by dinner near the ocean.
- Travel to Monterey: Visit beautiful dune beaches and enjoy the scenic 17-mile drive road.
- Key Visit: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Explore cutting-edge marine research and careers in marine biology.
- Dinner and storytelling: Walk and sunset at Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- Travel to Los Angeles along Highway 1.
- Campus Tour: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Explore student life on campus.
- Networking dinner: Dine with entrepreneurs and venture capital partners.
- Key Visit: California Institute of Technology (Caltech) or University of Southern California (USC). Session with researchers on the future of technology and innovation. (TBD)
- Interactive Session: Meet with creators or influencers to discuss building personal brands and leveraging social media for impact.
- Cultural dive: Explore Santa Monica or Venice Beach for cultural immersion.
- Entertainment Workshop: Visit a major studio (Warner Bros & Netflix). Learn about creative careers like screenwriting, animation, and digital media production.
- Hollywood Drive
- Farewell Luncheon: Celebrate the week’s experiences, share takeaways, and build connections with peers and mentors.
- Depart for home or extend your stay for further exploration. Transfer to Los Angeles airport.
Camp Crew
- Ivan ShamaevFounder & CEOIvan enjoys rolling up his sleeves to ideate, design, and build scalable, game-changing products. He is a self-starter with a creative and enthusiastic mindset. Problem-solving and business growth are his passions. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance and considers himself a life-long learner. For more than 10 years, he has organized educational programs and hackathons for young leaders in the USA, Italy, and the CIS countries.
- Olga OschepkovaCareer ConsultantAn executive search consultant, PCC ICF-certified career coach, and founder of Coachlab Consulting LLC. With 20+ years in management, she has helped startups and corporations build high-performing leadership teams. She specializes in career consulting for professionals from Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, and other top companies. She also mentors young professionals and recent graduates.
- Alex NitsaEducational DirectorAn education expert with experience in launching and developing educational programs for both teenagers and adults. Believes that practical skills and systematic thinking lead to success faster.
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Secure Your Spot: Apply Now!
Ready to embark on this life-changing adventure? Submit your application and secure your spot on this exceptional program. We look forward to welcoming you Why Y? The Future Is Youth!
📆 August 4-11, 2025
full price
$8,500
📆 August 4-11, 2025
full price
$8,500
Secure Your Spot:
Apply Now!
full price
$8,500
Apply Now!
full price
$8,500
Ready to embark on this life-changing adventure? Submit your application and secure your spot on this exceptional program. We look forward to welcoming you Why Y? The Future Is Youth!
📆 August 4-11, 2025
📆 August 4-11, 2025
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Our students feedback
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Neil Shah
Through this camp we've met so many mentors in different cities. We’ve met everyone from the fashion industry, to hard tech, to gene editing. We’ve met so many different people and it has been very eye opening for me to new industries that I had no idea existed.
Overall, I’ve learned a specific new skill from every single entrepreneur and mentor that we met, and it will definitely help me with my own startup and hopefully any future business ventures I have.
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Ria
It is a great honor to be a part of the Triangle Camp! I love meeting friends from all over the world.
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Max and Anna Zaharov
I liked the colleges, of course, and the opportunities of meeting different investors and me learning about their life’s dream in progress. It was a very inspiring experience and I liked it a lot.
I loved how we got to ask questions and have an actual conversation, rather than having a lecture… A conversation is way better than a couple YouTube videos and a class in school, because you can ask more specific questions and get a detailed answer back.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program fee includes accommodation, meals, transfers, guided tours, lectures, mentoring sessions, project work, and a certificate of completion.
Each day is structured with a mix of educational sessions, guided tours to top universities, group activities, and free time to explore and connect with peers.
This program is an essential opportunity for teenagers aged 14–18 to gain invaluable life experience that goes beyond the classroom.
It offers them the chance to visit world-renowned Ivy League universities, helping them visualize their future and set ambitious goals.
By touring vibrant cities like San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Los Angeles they’ll not only learn about history and culture but also develop independence and confidence.
Through mentoring sessions, interactions with successful entrepreneurs, and project-based learning, your teenager will acquire critical skills such as time management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Additionally, they’ll build an international network of like-minded friends, broadening their horizons and preparing them for a successful future.
This program is more than an experience – it’s an investment in their potential!
It offers them the chance to visit world-renowned Ivy League universities, helping them visualize their future and set ambitious goals.
By touring vibrant cities like San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Los Angeles they’ll not only learn about history and culture but also develop independence and confidence.
Through mentoring sessions, interactions with successful entrepreneurs, and project-based learning, your teenager will acquire critical skills such as time management, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
Additionally, they’ll build an international network of like-minded friends, broadening their horizons and preparing them for a successful future.
This program is more than an experience – it’s an investment in their potential!
You can enroll by filling out the application form on our website. After submitting the form, our team will contact you to confirm the details and guide you through the next steps.
