What We Do

THREE PILLARS.
ONE MISSION.

Every program at Camp Joven is designed to connect St. Louis youth — ages 12 to 18 — to the arts, to opportunity, and to each other.

Pillar 1

CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

Find Your Voice. Own the Stage.

Through music, theater, dance, spoken word, and visual arts, young people discover who they are and share it with the world. Our Creative Arts program builds confidence, discipline, and self-expression — skills that carry far beyond the stage.

  • Vocal & instrumental music training
  • Theater production & acting workshops
  • Hip-hop, contemporary & cultural dance
  • Spoken word & poetry performance
  • Visual arts & digital media creation
  • Annual showcase & community performances
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African American teenagers performing creative arts
Pillar 2

JOB & CAREER PREPARATION

Build Skills. Land Opportunities.

We bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity. From résumé writing to professional networking, our Career Prep program connects St. Louis teens with the tools, mentors, and real-world experience they need to launch careers they're proud of.

  • Résumé writing & interview coaching
  • Mock interviews with industry professionals
  • Financial literacy & money management
  • Internship & job placement support
  • Entrepreneurship & business basics
  • College prep & scholarship guidance
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African American teenagers in career preparation workshop
Pillar 3

INVESTING IN ONESELF & COMMUNITY

Grow Within. Give Back.

True leadership starts from the inside. This pillar focuses on mental wellness, civic responsibility, and personal development — helping young people invest in themselves so they can pour back into their neighborhoods, families, and the city of St. Louis.

  • Mental health & wellness workshops
  • Civic engagement & voter education
  • Community service projects
  • Leadership development training
  • Mentorship & peer support circles
  • Cultural identity & heritage exploration
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African American teenagers engaged in community service

READY TO JOIN THE CAMP?

Applications are open for youth ages 12–18 in the St. Louis area. Spots are limited — don't miss your chance.