Are you a high school student who is passionate about making a difference in your community?

Changemakers Academy is a free 4-day overnight summer academy designed to help rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors turn their passion for social justice into real-world progress.

Through interactive workshops with Stetson University students and faculty, along with local community leaders, you’ll develop skills for community organizing, explore critical social justice topics, and create a concrete plan to tackle the issues you care about. This summer academy empowers you to take your next step as a changemaker in your community while building relationships with like-minded peers from across Florida! This year's academy will be held July 14-17, 2025.

Plus, thanks to our generous donors, everything—including tuition, housing, meals, and activities—is covered for 25 exceptional students. Participants will need to arrange their transportation to/from DeLand, FL. Please contact us if transportation would be a barrier to your participation so we can help accommodate that challenge.

Ready to take the next step as a changemaker?

We can't wait for your application!