Young Changemaker Camp 2025 Recap

Nabilah Tai
Aug 3
2 min read

Updated: Aug 8

During the June school holidays, we welcomed a vibrant group of youths aged 11-16 years old to our 3-day Young Changemaker Camp— a space where young minds explored how their voice and ideas can make a meaningful difference in the world.

The camp was designed to blend hands-on creativity with purpose-driven learning. Over the course of three days, participants were introduced to the basics of social entrepreneurship, learnt how to harness digital tools to tell impactful stories, and developed presentation skills to confidently express their ideas.

Here's a closer look at what unfolded across the three days

Day One: Creativity Meets Purpose

After a warm welcome and camp briefing, participants were exposed to social entrepreneurship, where they explored what it means to be a changemaker, and how every day actions can lead to positive social impact.

In the afternoon, the spotlight turned to digital creativity. The youths created their own digital collages using Procreate on iPad. They were guided to create a digital collage of their most memorable holiday destination, experimenting with the selection and transform tools.

This lighthearted exercise gave them space to play with visual storytelling, easing them into the creative mindset needed for the activities in the next two days.

Day Two: Creativity Meets Purpose

We started with some warm-up games before we moved into the first workshop of the day on videography and content creation. Participants were introduced to the different functions of iMovie, and guided on how to plan content for social media that informs, engages, and inspires.

The main highlight of the day was our lunch visit at Dignity Kitchen, a social enterprise that empowers persons with disabilities and the disadvantaged through employment. This visit offered our youths a glimpse into how inclusive businesses can be a force for good.

We're also thankful to the staff who were warm, approachable and open to having conversations with us. Many of them even shared how happy they are to be working there and that genuine joy was infectious.

At the end of the day, the youths began compiling their video footage and participated in a post-visit debrief. They penned down their thoughts on a digital journal and even engaged in a Kahoot quiz that reinforced learning in a fun, interactive way.

Day Three: Presenting with Passion

The final day focused on getting the youths to craft and present their changemaker stories. They went through a masterclass on presentation skills, which included techniques on body language, script work and active listening.

They put theory into practice by continuing their video editing and presentation skills. The camp concluded with a meaningful Presentation Showcase, where they confidently shared their documentation over the past few days. It was a proud moment as they reflected on their growth and learning.

Final Thoughts

We witnessed the youths come out of their shells and form meaningful friendships. The energy and curiousity each participant brought reminded us of the immense potential that lies within our youths.

From experimenting with digital tools to sharing their stories, the camp empowered them to see themselves as changemakers— capable of making a difference, no matter their age. We hope this experience has sparked a lifelong desire to stay curious, and take action in their own ways!