Buyer's Guide

Active Minds, the nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for youth and young adults, has developed We Are Active Minds Middle School a FREE evidence-informed middle school mental health and leadership curriculum and club program + a $2000 stipend! This community-responsive program is flexible to meet your camp's schedule and youth mental health needs! If your camp is interested in this free resource, contact our team at k12@activeminds.org.

Arly is a comprehensive camp management solution, unlike any software on the market today. From registration logistics and camper management to professional development and analytics and reporting, Arly makes it easy to embed evidence-based practices that drive high-quality experiences and impact all year long. Request a demo today and learn how you can streamline everything you need in one powerful solution, so you can focus on what matters most –elevating the potential of youth. Learn more at http://Arly.com

BellXcel is the only complete evidence-based solution paired with customized services, designed to help you plan and manage the highest quality programs for your youth. BellXcel provides access to all the tools and resources you need to power your program, all-in-one place. This complete solution includes on-demand program management tools, flexible academic curriculum, evaluation and assessment, social emotional learning, wellness, enrichment, professional development, and support.

The M.S. online degree program in Youth Development Leadership is designed to equip students with the knowledge to create youth environments that assist young people to develop into healthy, competent, and contributing citizens. Students as a cohort explore strategies that foster strong youth-serving organizations. A dynamic learning environment for study includes weekly interactive classes, team projects, and discussion boards taught by faculty and adjuncts who are experts in their fields. Courses are 7 weeks in duration and designed to meet the needs of students who are working professionals. The 2019 M.S.YDL Graduate Survey results document that 84% report a salary increase and/or expanded job opportunities as a result of receiving the M.S. in YDL.