PAST CAMPS
The Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) Camp began its journey in August 2024, with the first-ever camp held from August 9–11 at YMCA Camp Cullen.
Created by ICEVN (Institute for Civic Education in Vietnam), the camp was made possible through a dynamic partnership with VCSA (Vietnamese Culture & Science Association) and Viet Vote Houston.
2024 Camp
The first-ever Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) Camp was an incredible success! Held at the stunning YMCA Camp Cullen, this 3-day summit was packed with leadership development, team-building activities, and life-changing moments. Together, campers explored the GRACE model—Gratitude, Respect, Accountability, Courage, and Engagement—while building lifelong friendships and growing as future community leaders.
We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, staff, and the campers for making this such a meaningful experience. Special thanks to our inspiring speakers, including Dr. Anhlan Nguyen and Suzan Nguyen, who shared their journeys of courage and resilience. You helped make this camp unforgettable!
History
August 9-11, 2024
August 10-12, 2025
August 7-9, 2026
Camp Co-ordinator: Jaime Diep
Assistant Co-ordinators: Anthony Pham, Tony Tran
Location: YMCA Camp Cullen, Trinity, Texas
Designed to inspire and equip young Vietnamese-American leaders, the camp brought together over 50 youth for a weekend of leadership training, team-building, and civic engagement. Since then, YES Camp has grown into a movement that continues to ignite purpose and passion in the next generation.
Camp Co-ordinator: Tengah Nguyen
Assistant Co-ordinators: Xuan Hoang, Julie Trinh
Location: Boxwoods - Cho-Yeh Camp, Livingston, Texas
This summer, we’re heading to the beautiful Boxwoods at Camp Cho-Yeh from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, and trust us—it’s going to be even more fun, meaningful, and empowering.
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