Digital Civics Academy

Are you passionate about making a difference in digital wellness and advocating for your community? Our annual summer program is tailored for you, a teen who desires to make local and global change!

Our annual one-week summer program in July is returning again next summer!

Co-designed by youth, for youth, our Digital Civics Academy (“DCA”) is an immersive experience that offers hands-on advocacy opportunities, to equip you – the next generation of activists – with the tools you’ll need to influence policies shaping our digital future. Join the movement to change the future of digital wellbeing as you master effective activism, storytelling, and leadership techniques vital for driving both global and local change.

Hear from top experts who are shaping the future of our digital world.

Digital Civics Academy is a 1-week virtual experience, empowering the next generation of leaders through advocacy, storytelling, and creating change in responsible technology

Digital Civics Academy 2025 Launch

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What teens are saying

This week, I received the most practical advice and insights from industry professionals that I’ve ever received, and it will be pivotal in shaping my activism journey.

It made me want to be better. I was so inspired by other teens who seem to just be active and caring and bold and free to be themselves. This made ME want to be more like myself.

Seeing young people taking the front lines on these topics made me feel like I had more agency over my future and really gave me hope for my generation as well.

Join us to put teen voices at the forefront of change and raise your voice!

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Ready to make a difference in digital wellness and advocate for your community? Inquire here to get started.